Pool Reports $26,500 Loss as District Plans for Repairs
Litchfield Park District Board Meeting | Nov. 5, 2025
Article Summary: The Litchfield Park District pool concluded its season with a significant financial loss due to unexpected repairs, and now faces mandatory equipment replacements before reopening.
Pool Season Report Key Points:
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Financial Loss: The pool lost approximately $26,500.00 this year.
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Mandatory Repairs: The well grate must be replaced to comply with a five-year legal requirement.
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Diving Board: The diving board requires replacement, with the district eyeing a potential grant to cover costs.
The Litchfield Park District pool operated at a loss of approximately $26,500.00 this year, according to a final report presented to the Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Commissioner Christopher Bates provided the final report for the season, noting that the facility has been winterized. Bates highlighted a difficult financial year driven by “a lot of unexpected repairs.”
Looking ahead to next season, the facility faces additional maintenance hurdles. Bates reported that the grate in the well must be replaced, citing a law that requires replacement every five years. Additionally, the diving board needs to be replaced. Commissioner Katie Cross recommended requesting a grant from the Corwin Fund to offset the cost of the new board.
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