The public swimming pool being built at Arndt Park in Des Plaines won t open this year as originally planned, Des Plaines Park District officials announced.
While the recent demolition of Iroquois pool in Des Plaines has left the property vacant and grass-seeded over, about a mile to the south, construction of a new outdoor pool and recreational facility is two weeks ahead of schedule. The new Arndt Park pool is scheduled to open on or around Aug. 3 formally replacing
Family day at the pool is usually all about fun and laughter, but the usual joy of an afternoon at Iroquious Pool in Des Plaines came with a splash of sadness Sunday as swimmers took one last dip in the soon-to-be demolished facility.