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Summer pool closures are underway as the City of La Crosse Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department in La Crosse, Wisconsin announced<\/a> Thursday the closure of three of its municipal swimming pools for the 2020 summer season due to concerns over the coronavirus. The virus has caused cancellations all over the world as sports have come to a screeching halt in recent months with no news of when normalcy will return.<\/p>\n

This is an early domino to fall in terms of the cancellation of summer swimming<\/a>. It will definitely not be the last as cities weigh their individual situations. In La Crosse specifically, there were safety concerns regarding the virus and whether it would be safe to operate the three pools in the summer months. With the number of people it would take to run a facility for the summer, it was not possible for the city to open the three pools.<\/p>\n

Department Director Jay Odegaard<\/strong> said, \u201cUnderstanding this is another setback in the extraordinary changes upon us, the La Crosse Parks and Recreation Department will be utilizing staff and resources to provide other recreation opportunities that can safely be implemented in this trying time.<\/p>\n

“Splash pads and beaches will continue to be prepared for summer use. With the minimal amount of lead time associated with these facilities, the department will be ready to open once a determination on safety is made. Thank you for understanding these difficult decisions. We look forward to returning the programs and opportunities the community has come to expect from this department.\u201d<\/p>\n

It will be interesting to see what unfolds in other cities across the country. Summer pools present a two-pronged situation. On one hand, summer pools play a major role for friendships and fun, providing the opportunity for children to interact. Additionally, summer pools are tremendous starting points for children getting their first taste of competitive swimming.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"