The new entrance improves handicap accessibility from the parking lot to the front door.
The pool had ADA accessible entrances from the street/sidewalk, but the new work is in a more convenient location, according to Rich Hopkins, communications manager for Vandalia.
The pool opened in the 1970s and had not received much attention since then. The aging cement needed a replacement.
The project cost just less than $12,000 and the funds came from the 2018 Capital Improvement Plan.
The pool opens this Saturday for the summer season with general hours of 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. from June 1 to Aug. 18. Hours may vary if swim meets occur and on some weekends.
Daily admission includes children four years and younger free, five to 61 years are $5 and 62 years or older are $4.
Residents and non-residents can still chose to purchase passes at costs that can be found on the city's website.
Cassel Hills has a local eatery running the concession stand. Christy’s Pizza will offer pizza, soft-serve ice cream and other standard concession food available for purchase.
The pool is also available for rent from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. from Fridays through Sundays.
Residents and non-residents with questions about the pool can visit the pool's website or contact the pool at 937-898-2123.
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