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MLK Park aquatic center on schedule for early June opening; donor wall planned
Summary
City staff said the new Martin Luther King Jr. Park aquatic center remains on track for an early June ribbon-cutting. Staff described donor recognition plans (a multi-size plexiglass “wave” wall), confirmed major gifts to the project and outlined summertime staffing needs including hiring about 20 lifeguards and 10 cashiers.
City Parks and Recreation staff told the commission Wednesday that construction of the Martin Luther King Jr. Park aquatic center (the new aquatic facility at MLK Park) is on schedule for an early June ribbon-cutting.
“We are planning to hit our deadline,” Ken said, adding that he had asked the project manager and superintendent whether the schedule was realistic and that both affirmed the early-June target. Staff said the city has not missed a deadline so far on the project and expects a celebratory event with remarks from city and external partners.
Staff described a donor recognition installation — a plexiglass “donor wall” the department is…
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