LIVINGSTON, Mont. — Livingston is preparing to say goodbye to its longtime city pool after officials announced it will closefor goodat the end of this summer season.
The city pool opened in 1949 and has served generationsof community membersin Livingstonthroughoutits77 yearsinoperation.
City officials sayoperational problems pushed the city to close the pool indefinitely after thecurrent summerseason ends.
Michael Skaggs, park superintendent for the City of Livingston, pointed to major repair needs at the facilityas a driving force behind the upcoming closure.
“The gutter system’s been broken for many years. Wedon’thave any return from the gutters; it’s all being drawn from the bottom of the pool, andit’lltake quite a bit to get that repaired,” Skaggs said. “Probably our biggest challenge is a leak that’s on average a thousand gallons an hour, trying to keep chemicals regulated with the fresh water constantly coming in,” he said.
Grant Gager, Livingston city manager, says even with the closure on the horizon,the pool has meant a lot to local families over the years.
“This pool really has been a hub of activity for the community. A lot of our community members learned to swim and really grew up around the pool, my kids included.It’sa special place in the City of Livingston,” Gager said.
City leaders say although the pool is closing, residents will have anotheroption for their aquatic recreationon the way. The new Livingston wellness center is set to becompletedby February of 2027 and will includebotha lap pool and recreational pool.
The Livingston City Pool will remain open until August.
More information about the closure can be foundhere, and details about the upcoming wellness center can be seen at the followinglink.
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