Ask Axios: What’s happening with Des Moines’ pool attendance?

“I have been going to Ashworth pool with my kids for 10 years and I feel like this year’s attendance is dramatically down.

  • I’m personally worried about low attendance and potential cuts by the city,” — Shana Hutchings, DSM

State of play: As of a week ago, overall attendance at DSM’s pools and aquatic centers for the month was up nearly 8.5% compared to last year, Ally McLean, a Parks and Recreation spokesperson, tells Axios.

  • There were 32,681 admissions through July 24 this year compared with 30,121 in the same period last year.

Context: Hutchings’ concern arises partly from a proposal earlier this year by DSM City…..

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