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Tulsa Parks to 'Break The Ice' for Summer Pools
ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Published 2-17-2010
It may seem too early to start thinking about summer pools, but
not for the Tulsa Parks Department. The goal for the "Break
The Ice" pool drive this year is $300,000 - enough to open five
pools in 2010. So far, $60,000 has been raised.
"Every year we look for sponsors to help get the pools opened,
maintained and staffed," describes Lucy Dolman, Parks
Director. "Last year, we were fortunate enough to raise
$125,000 from companies and individuals that, when combined with
budget dollars, was enough to open eight pools. Due to budget
cuts, we currently have nothing in the budget for pools. Any
pools opened this year will be because of donations only."
The youngest pool is over 30 years old, so even general
maintenance can be very expensive. The "Break The Ice"
reminds people to start thinking and planning this winter for pools
to be opened next summer.
Those pools scheduled to be opened are:
Berry
Park
5002 N. Wheeling Ave.
Lacy Park
2134 N. Madison Place
McClure Park
7440 E. 7th Street
Reed Park
4233 S. Yukon
Whiteside Park
4009 S. Pittsburg
Depending on the level of sponsorship, perks include season pool
passes, private pool parties, and pool name recognition.
For more information call 596-PARK.
