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Decatur parks report pool leak closure; Park Board pursues inclusive-park grants
Summary
Parks and Recreation Superintendent Cara Gerber reported the Decatur Pool is closed at least until June 19 because of a water leak; the Park Board plans to discuss the pool's future and pursue grants for a possible all-inclusive park. Fire Chief Jeff Sheets reported training on a new aerial truck and ongoing 'Schools Out Tours.'
Parks and Recreation Superintendent Cara Gerber told the City of Decatur Common Council on June 16 that both the main pool and the wading pool have been losing water and that the Decatur Pool will remain closed at least until June 19, 2026 while the Park Board studies repairs and options. Gerber said the Park Board will meet June 23 to consider the pool's future and that the board has approved moving forward with planning for a possible all-inclusive park and will apply for grant funding to support that work. Gerber also reported that concessions at a recent softball event at the REV Complex netted nearly $8,600.
Fire Chief Jeff Sheets reported that training was held that day for the department's new aerial truck and noted the department's 'Schools Out Tours' continue on Friday mornings from 8 to 11 A.M.
The minutes record these items as departmental updates; no formal action or budget appropriation related to the pool, potential park grants, or equipment training was recorded in the council minutes for this meeting.
