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Warren H. Doherty Aquatic Center reports rising use, program growth; council hears next steps on outreach and staffing

3142783 · April 29, 2025
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The aquatic center director reported 27,000 visits last year, rising lesson counts and growing senior use; the council discussed outreach, lifeguard training and project funding items tied to Bohemia Park construction.

Shane (presenting as Warren H. Doherty Aquatic Center director) told the Cottage Grove City Council that the pool’s use increased from about 16,000 visits before his arrival to roughly 27,000 in the most recent year, and that the center provides lessons, therapy pool access and competitive events for the community.

“That's what community use looks like. That's the therapy pool ... And then the big lap pool. It's a big pool, a lot of water,” the director said when describing program areas. He reported 7,049 single lessons given to schoolchildren and 2,086 single lessons to community children, and said…

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