Topeka pool closes suddenly amid heat wave

TOPEKA ( KSNT ) – Local officials announced the sudden closure of a Topeka pool during a spike in summer heat over the weekend.

27 News reached out to Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) to learn more about the situation at the Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center located in Gage Park. SCP+R posted to social media on Saturday, July 13 the pool would be closed until further notice due to maintenance problems. People were told to visit one of the other pools in the county while repairs were underway.

Sean Zears with SCP+R told 27 News the issue was first noticed Saturday morning and was caused by a break in the main circulation pump at the pool. Staff were waiting for replacement parts to come to make the necessary repairs.

In a follow-up statement, Zears said Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center will open for its normal hours on Tuesday, July 16. The part needed for the repair job arrived sooner than expected and the pool was fixed on Monday, July 15,

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