Pool season deemed a splashing success

Aquatic Center sees high turnout during June, July’s hottest summer days

Swimmers cool off during one of summer’s hotter days at the Aurora Aquatic Facility. The pool, which closed for the season last week, saw a daily average of 259 swimmers throughout the 2026 season.
Swimmers cool off during one of summer’s hotter days at the Aurora Aquatic Facility. The pool, which closed for the season last week, saw a daily average of 259 swimmers throughout the 2026 season.

It was smooth sailing for the Aurora Aquatic Facility during the 2026 pool season which ended last week. The facility saw an average daily attendance of 259 swimmers. Madison Farris, who co-manages the facility along with Ellie Cerveny, said the season went well with few interruptions due to weather.  “Ellie and I both felt like this was an incredibly smooth year in the wake of many pools in …