River Park pool opens Friday

With the pool filled and nearly functional at the River Park Aquatics Center in Naples, workers put the finishing touches on the surrounding facilities on Monday July 16, 2012. The pool was originally set to open at the end of June. City officials say that the center is nearing completion but have declined to give a set opening date.

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With the pool filled and nearly functional at the River Park Aquatics Center in Naples, workers put the finishing touches on the surrounding facilities on Monday July 16, 2012. The pool was originally set to open at the end of June. City officials say that the center is nearing completion but have declined to give a set opening date.

The River Park Community Center pool opens in Naples Friday after months of construction and a few delays.

Construction on the $1.6 million project began a month late in February, and missed the June opening date. Some weather-related and permitting setbacks this summer further slowed the construction process, according to city officials.

Mayor John Sorey will welcome guests at a soft opening ceremony at 11 a.m.

A grand opening will be held in September when donors are back in Naples to celebrate.

The new facility features a covered porch, vending machines, locker rooms, a pool slide, play structure and six lap lanes instead of the four offered at the community’s old pool.

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