LIMA, OHIO (WLIO) — The Lima Community Aquatic Park is on track to open early this summer, though discussions are ongoing regarding its management.
The Public Works Committee received an update on the nearly $12 million facility. City officials say the park could open in late May or early June, and extensive behind-the-scenes work has been completed by project partners. Instead of the Lima YMCA managing the park, officials are working on an agreement with the Florida-based Sports Facilities Companies to handle day-to-day operations under the supervision of Lima’s parks and public works departments.
City officials say the park could open in late May or early June, and extensive behind-the-scenes work has been completed by project partners.
“They will be fully staffed with oversight from the parks. Ric Stolly, the deputy director there, will be having oversight, and also me as the director, we will be monitoring and assisting to make it a great place to bring your family and swim and make a splash,” says Amy Harpster, Lima’s public works director.
A management agreement is still being finalized, and the City Council will review it at its first meeting in March.
“Well, it should be in a couple weeks, but we won’t sign anything. It goes to council on March 10th, and then after March 10th, if we have approval from the council, if we have the agreement, then it can be signed,” adds Harpster.
The endowment fund for operating the aquatic park is about 80% of the way toward its $5 million goal. Donations can be made on the Make a Splash website.
