Jaycee Park pool may open this week
The city of Clinton is getting ready to open its pool at Jaycee Park this week. (photo:Ben Pounds )
“Barring delays with the delivery of electrical equipment and final inspections from various regulatory agencies, we are planning to open the Jaycee Pool and splashpad around the middle/end of [this] week,” the city announced on Facebook.
The pool’s hours of operation will be Sunday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. When school starts back on Aug. 4, the hours will change to Friday 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.
This new pool is smaller than the previous one and come with a splash pad next to it. It will also have concessions.
At its June 23 meeting, the City Council voted to name the pool the Roger A. Houck Water Park, after Clinton’s city manager.
The resolution thanked Houck for his service to the city and described the renovated splash pad and pool area as a “testament to Houck’s commitment to recreation and public service.”
The resolution was a surprise gift to Houck, who’s completed his 39th year working for Clinton.
“I do love working for the people, and once again thank you very much,” he said.
Mariner Point
traffic signal
Also at the June 23 meeting, the City Council approved a bid for a traffic signal at the Charles G. Sievers Boulevard and Mariner Point intersection.
Progression Electric LLC got the contract for $299,245.
