HomeMy WebLinkAboutA034 - Memo from Parks Director regarding information used regarding closing Carr Pool I
Nancy
Do you have any report that went to the P&R Commission before they recommended retiring Carr
Pool?
Karen
No, I really don't sorry!
There decision was based on the information /data we'd been collectively sharing with them for
several years. As an example, attendance had decreased by 48% at Carr Pool during a 10 year
period of time (48,000 visits in 1995 to around 20,000 in 2006). In contrast, when Nevada had an
old style pool - similar features to Carr Pool -they had around 15,000 visits per summer. Upon
opening their new style Aquatic Center visits increased and have been maintained around 68,000
per summer.
Additionally, when the bond issue vote was held there was overwhelming support....something
like 7,400 people voted and supported it by over 80%.
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Nancy Carroll, Director of Parks and Recreation
515-239-5357 Voice
515-239-5355 Fax
ncarroll@�city.ames.ia.us