Amarillo council orders Southeast, Southwest pools closed pending engineering study
Jan 13, 2026
After weeks of debate, Amarillo City Council voted to close Southwest Pool permanently and keep Southeast Pool closed for the season while Parks and Recreation conducts an engineering evaluation and explores replacement or repair options, citing safety concerns and high repair estimates.
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Amarillo — The City Council voted unanimously to close Southwest Pool and keep Southeast Pool closed for the upcoming season while the Parks and Recreation Board conducts an engineering study to determine whether the facilities can be safely repaired or should be replaced.
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