Save Forest Park Pool of Fort Worth

Save Forest Park Pool of Fort Worth

The Issue

Don't close Forest Park Pool.  Don't spend millions of dollars turning this great pool into a miniature amusement park.  Separate this issue from the 2022 bond package.  Don't listen to some consultant over your constituents.

Our tax dollars could be better used by improving the pool, extending hours, and lowering the entrance price.  City Council claims that the pool is a drain on resources when it's an appreciated but underutilized amenity. Annual membership fees, timed entry for different uses, and events could all improve revenue.

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If you agree, please call or email your Council rep.  Their contact info is here.

Meeting Coverage:
- Fort Worth Star Telegram, Debate continues over Fort Worth’s Forest Park Pool plan. Can a compromise be found?
- Fort Worth Weekly, Dirty Pool?
- CBS Channel 11, Fort Worth Residents Concerned About Plans To Replace Nearly 100-Year-Old Forest Park Pool
 

More Coverage:
Fort Worth Star Telegram, Last chance for a swim?
- Fort Worth Report, City says current pool configuration drains resources; swimmers say it fulfills passion, purpose
- KERA, Why Fort Worth has so few pools
- Fort Worth Star Telegram, Letter to the editor 

Decision Makers: City Council of Fort Worth +5
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Decision Makers: City Council of Fort Worth +5
6 Updates

The Issue

Don't close Forest Park Pool.  Don't spend millions of dollars turning this great pool into a miniature amusement park.  Separate this issue from the 2022 bond package.  Don't listen to some consultant over your constituents.

Our tax dollars could be better used by improving the pool, extending hours, and lowering the entrance price.  City Council claims that the pool is a drain on resources when it's an appreciated but underutilized amenity. Annual membership fees, timed entry for different uses, and events could all improve revenue.

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If you agree, please call or email your Council rep.  Their contact info is here.

Meeting Coverage:
- Fort Worth Star Telegram, Debate continues over Fort Worth’s Forest Park Pool plan. Can a compromise be found?
- Fort Worth Weekly, Dirty Pool?
- CBS Channel 11, Fort Worth Residents Concerned About Plans To Replace Nearly 100-Year-Old Forest Park Pool
 

More Coverage:
Fort Worth Star Telegram, Last chance for a swim?
- Fort Worth Report, City says current pool configuration drains resources; swimmers say it fulfills passion, purpose
- KERA, Why Fort Worth has so few pools
- Fort Worth Star Telegram, Letter to the editor 

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The Decision Makers

  • City Council of Fort Worth

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  • Elizabeth Beck

    District 9 City Councilmember

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  • Scott Penn

    District Superintendent, Fort Worth Parks & Recreation

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Petition created on August 23, 2021