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Overland Park aquatics: all four outdoor pools opened in 2024; operating cost recovery around one-third
Summary
City staff reported higher overall pool attendance and revenue in 2024, but operating cost recovery averaged about 34%; staff discussed staffing, a glass-incident closure and options for concessions and amenities.
City aquatics staff told the Overland Park Parks and Recreation Committee that all four outdoor pools opened in 2024, attendance and overall revenue rose versus 2023, but operating cost recovery remained low at roughly one-third.
"We were able to open all four outdoor pools," said an aquatics manager identified as Kat during the committee's annual pools briefing. Staff reported that swim lessons and swim-and-dive participation declined slightly in 2024 while daily admissions and overall pool revenue increased. Kat said the department earned two 5-star…
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