Pool Deficit Hits Nearly $25,000 as Summer Season Ends

Litchfield Park District Board Meeting | Sept. 3, 2025

Article Summary: The Litchfield Park District pool ended August with a significant financial deficit due to a combination of poor weather, rising costs, and unexpected repairs.

Pool Financial Report Key Points:

• The Deficit: The pool reported a total balance of -$24,841.02 at the end of August.

• Contributing Factors: A “wet summer,” shortened season, increased labor costs, and higher chemical prices drove the loss.

• Unexpected Repairs: Unforeseen repairs also contributed to the negative financial outcome.

The Litchfield Park District pool concluded its primary operating season with a deficit of nearly $25,000, according to a report presented to the Park Board on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

The monthly pool report indicated a total balance of -$24,841.02 at the end of August. Several factors were cited for the shortfall, including a “shortened pool season” and a “wet summer” that likely depressed attendance.

Operational costs also exceeded expectations. The report listed increased labor costs, the rising price of chemicals, and “unforeseen repairs” as primary drivers of the deficit. Despite the losses, the report noted that management was able to cut down on pool staff to help mitigate the financial impact.