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Gorman Pool

Opens

The Fourth of July was an even bigger
celebration in 2018 with the opening of the
Northland’s newest and largest outdoor
pool! Following an official ribbon cutting by the pool’s namesake, Anita B. Gorman, more than
400 swimmers were able to enjoy a hot Independence Day in the cool new pool. KC Parks had
acquired the former Vivion Road YMCA and outdoor pool in 2017 and proceeded to demolish the
building, renovate and reopen the pool just over a year later.
Features of the outdoor aquatic facility include a 50-meter pool designed for both recreational
and competitive swimming with an occupancy of 560 bathers. The bathhouse has a guardroom,
concessions, restrooms, and nine exterior rinse off showers. There is a large patio area located
adjacent to the bathhouse and a large parking lot with accessible parking. Facility renovations
were funded with $1,050,000 in PIAC and an additional $1.8 million from North Oak TIF.

14 KC PARK & REC 2018 year in review