Director of Parks and Recreation Eric Griffith says the pool was built in 2003 and has few if any of the modern features children and families want. The tennis courts are much older, cannot be repaired any more, and must be removed and replaced.
"This is going to be a legacy project. I mean this is going to be here forever and we want to make sure we build the best swimming pool we can while being fiscally responsible, but bringing those kind of amenities to Moline that we haven't seen before."
Griffith says the upgrades to the pool and courts could cost about 7 million dollars.
The new pool would have slides, a splash pad, additional concession areas, lights, and a "lazy river." New courts could be built for tennis, pickle ball, or handball.
One public meeting will be held tomorrow Thursday (10/14) night at 6:30 pm at the Moline Garden Center (3450 5th Avenue), followed by a virtual meeting next Wednesday (10/20) from 6 to 7 pm.