In about two weeks, the Lions Club Pool will open for the season on Saturday, May 30. Staffers from Aqua Pure Enterprises were at the pool on Wednesday, May 13, to replace four pool grates, and Homewood-Flossmoor Park District staff members have been making last-minute improvements to the pool area.[Read More…]
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Public hearing May 19 on park district’s $16.7 million budget plan
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. on May 19 on its proposed $16.7 million budget for 2026-2027. The meeting will be at the Goldberg Center park district headquarters at 3301 Flossmoor Road. The park district expects to raise $16,726,196 in revenue, an additional $533,734[Read More…]
Hot days helped draw 13,500 swimmers to Lions Pool this summer
The hot temperatures, great staff, well-trained lifeguards and yummy concession treats all added to a great season at Lions Pool in Homewood, according to Homewood-Flossmoor Park District officials. Kayla Cook, recreation supervisor, gave a report to the park district board Nov. 4 on the successful summer at the pool. Numbers[Read More…]
Lions Club Pool lifeguards earn outstanding rankings
A staff of 34 lifeguards and managers at Lions Club Pool were certified and earned a near perfect ranking for job performance this summer. The lifeguards were at their posts from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the weekends, in addition[Read More…]
Park board considers options for Lions Pool repairs
Each year, the Lions Club Pool and baby pool require between $10,000 and $15,000 repairs after the fall and winter seasons. The pools are concrete and the changes in temperature cause cracks and leaks that need attention each spring as the pools’ opening approaches. But the age of the pool[Read More…]
Lions Club Pool, Splash Pad open for fun starting June 4
It’s time for fun in the pool! The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District opens Lions Club Pool at noon on Saturday, June 4. Lifeguards will be at the ready when the pool at 1041 Ridge Road in Homewood welcomes kids, teens and adults for the season. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5:30[Read More…]
Despite pandemic, Lions Club pool numbers were good
In 2020, the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District didn’t open the Lions Club pool for the summer season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the pool did reopen in summer 2021, the turnout was good. At the Jan. 4 park board meeting, commissioners heard from Amanda Gaus, recreation supervisor, who said although[Read More…]
Park district plans to open Lions Club Pool on June 5
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is getting ready to open the Lions Club Pool swim season on June 5. Passes go on sale April 1. After remaining closed last summer because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lions Club Pool will open for the season on June 5. Passes go on sale April[Read More…]
Park district dives into debate over opening Lions Pool
Lions Pool, Splash Pad ready for the 2019 season
Time to make a splash! On Saturday, June 1, the Lions Club Pool will officially open for the season. The Millennium Park Splash Pad opens Memorial Day, May 27, weather permitting. Individual pool passes are $125 for residents and $156 for non-residents. Resident family passes are available for two at[Read More…]
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