Board asks staff to explore pausing or slowing splash-pad work while pool operates

May 14, 2026

Faced with concerns about construction noise and visitor experience, the board asked staff to consult contractors about options to pause or slow splash-pad work during July–August and return with contract implications and feasibility.

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Board members expressed concern that active splash-pad construction adjacent to the pool could produce noise and dust that would degrade visitor experience. Some board members urged pausing splash-pad work until after Labor Day; others favored a compromise of limiting heavy work to weekdays or non-peak hours so the pool could operate evenings and weekends.

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