Overland Park permanently closes pool after 51 years due to leaks [Video]

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) – The Bluejacket Pool in Overland Park permanently closed on August 6, 2024, after 51 years.

As outlined in the Overland Park Parks and Recreation Master plan, the pool has reached the end of its useful life.

The community will be involved as planning occurs for the park space in 2025-2026.

Bluejacket Pool had significant amounts of water loss in the past few years due to leaks, which resulted in substantial repair and maintenance costs.

After reviewing the pool’s needs for 2025, the pool is expected to lose more than four million gallons of water. This would increase costs by more than $20,000 for replacement water and chemicals. In addition, around $15,000 would be needed for basic safety maintenance.

With these challenges, Overland Park decided that more investment in pool preparation and staffing for the 2025 season would be unwise.

“While we recognize the impact this …