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Parma Heights opens pool season and expands senior transportation and programs
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Recreation and senior services updates at the June 13 council meeting highlighted the pool’s full opening with swim lessons, teams and birthday bookings, new senior transportation to pool activities, and active community programming including yoga and tennis lessons.
City recreation and senior services took center stage at the Parma Heights City Council meeting on June 13 as officials reported on programs launched for the summer.
Director of Recreation Allen said the pool “is open and fully operational,” with the concession stand open on both sides to serve patrons from the park without entering the pool area. Allen reported a full lineup of swim lessons and swim teams, seven birthday parties already held and a first senior‑only swim scheduled for Wednesdays. Other programs underway include tennis lessons and outdoor yoga, which drew about 15 participants at its first session.
Mayor Gallo told council the Senior Center’s staff served and delivered 1,301 meals in the past two weeks, is offering transportation to the pool for water exercise and senior swims through August, and will transport seniors to local farmers markets when coupons are distributed beginning June 27. The Senior Center planned a June 14 trip to a Lake Erie Captains baseball game; the mayor said organizers secured an upgrade to loge seating.
Council members asked about overlap between pool hours and food pantry parking; Director Allen said the programs barely overlap this session but the department can consider blocking spaces in future if needed. Council President Tom Rounds asked the mayor to pass along thanks to Director James at the Senior Center.
No votes were taken on recreation items during the meeting.