Summer Pool Season Review
Summary
Amarillo's City Council has decided to permanently close Southwest Pool and temporarily close Southeast Pool. This means fewer public swimming options for residents this summer.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
The review helps determine future budget allocations for pool maintenance and staffing.
Residents who use city swimming facilities.
Anyone who relied on Southwest or Southeast pools for affordable summer fun is out of luck.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Parks and Recreation Board - Sep 9, 2026
The board reviewed how the city's pools performed this summer, looking at what went well and what needs improvement for next year.
Amarillo board urges feasibility study for two city pools closed for summer
Amarillo board urges feasibility study for two city pools closed for summer KVII
COA: Southwest Pool, Southeast Pool to temporarily close for engineering study
COA: Southwest Pool, Southeast Pool to temporarily close for engineering study NewsChannel 10
Amarillo City Council votes to permanently close Southwest Pool, temporarily close Southeast Pool
Amarillo City Council votes to permanently close Southwest Pool, temporarily close Southeast Pool NewsChannel 10
Amarillo Parks and Recreation Board recommends closing 2 city pools
Amarillo Parks and Recreation Board recommends closing 2 city pools NewsChannel 10
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