The Park District’s current capital and operating budgets can no longer provide the dollars necessary to improve, maintain and operate the Lions Park Pool facility. Residents were asked to participate in a pool survey during the summer of 2023. The survey showed overwhelming support for the addition of new waterslides and splash pads for the pool facility. To improve, maintain and operate the Lions Park Pool facility, the Park District needs to pass a referendum to adequately fund these current and upcoming expenditures. The additional improvements proposed for other park facilities, including playground enhancements, new pickleball courts, new park pavilions and pathways, athletic field improvements and ADA accessible enhancements. The cost for the pool’s ongoing repairs have delayed the Park District’s ability to do many other capital projects in the parks.