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Parks staff: swim lessons full, splash pads busy as pools draw consistent demand
Summary
Weatherford Parks staff reported three splash pads in operation, long swim-lesson waitlists and 128 registrants in a recent swim roster, and discussed possible additional pool or shaded seating to improve adult comfort.
Parks staff told the board that aquatics programming has been heavily used this quarter and that swim-lesson demand outpaces capacity.
"We have a 128 kids on our swim," the presenter said while discussing roster sizes and program demand. Staff also noted multiple splash pads and long waitlists for swim lessons.
Board members raised options for improving adult comfort at parks—shaded seating and pavilion space—so parents can supervise children more comfortably during hot weather. Staff said they would explore shaded seating opportunities at Charity Park and noted ongoing operational constraints around opening hours and staffing.
No policy vote was taken; the discussion was framed as programmatic follow-up for staff.
