delays action

The wading pool in 35th Division Park will lose its entire volume of 7,500 gallons of treated water in a 24-hour day because of leaks and is not ADA compliant. Repairing the facility would cost an estimated $120,000,   Ledger photo by Curtis Awbrey

The wading pool in 35th Division Park will lose its entire volume of 7,500 gallons of treated water in a 24-hour day because of leaks and is not ADA compliant. Repairing the facility would cost an estimated $120,000, Ledger photo by Curtis Awbrey

Council delays action on wading pools

LAWTON – A city staff proposal to close Lawton’s three antiquated wading pools and replace them with two splash pads, one on the east side of town and another on the west, was tabled Tuesday until the City Council can have a special meeting devoted exclusively to city parks.