You know summer in Lincoln is gone when this happens

 

[September 06, 2019] 

Where did the summer go? One sure sign that the seasons are changing is the now empty pool at the Lincoln Park District. All summer the deck chairs, kiddie pool, and water slide were filled with folks taking in the sun, getting in some laps, and enjoying water aerobics, and the friendships that developed. People came from as far away as Mason City to take part in the summer ritual of hanging out at the pool.

College and Lincoln High students got their first jobs as life guards at the pool. Some have become familiar with the swimmers as they have been guards for several years. Some of the lap swimmers came every day.

A week ago the water was being churned up by lap swimmers, some of whom came every day.

 
The sprays from the figures in the kiddie pool will be back for sure, just have to get through another central Illinois winter.

Now we know that summer is really over. The ever popular pool facility at the Lincoln Park District is empty, no water and no happy pool people on the deck soaking up the sun. Lap swimmers and water aerobics are just a happy memory.  No more excited shouts from kids as they rocket down the water slide.  Oh, where did the summer go?!

The pool will get some needed maintenance such as a new coat of paint. It was emptied just after Labor Day so work could start on the roof replacement of the administration building. It was a precaution so that debris from the roof work would not get into the pool filters.

Now we can look forward to next summer when another season changes and the beautiful Lincoln Park District pool opens.

[Curtis Fox]