Architect rendering of the proposed Akron Aquatic Center to be completed by the summer of 2020.
(Le Mars) — Three members of the Akron Family Aquatic Center Committee met with the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to discuss the proposed plans for a new water park for Akron. Char Hodnefield, Kourtney Nicholson, and
Dan Rolfes shared with the county governing board the timetable and fund raising goals for the new aquatic center. Hodnefied, who serves as the president of Akron’s park and recreation board explained the major goals of the project.
Akron’s city administrator, Dan Rolfes, informed the county supervisors some of the problems with the existing swimming facilities.
The proposed aquatic center project is estimated to cost around $2 million, with an expected opening in May of 2020. The three members showed the supervisors an architecture drawing of the new aquatic center, and Rolfes informed the county
board of its features.
Other features will include a lap swim area, a grass area for sunbathers, a slide tower, lily pads, and an area for shade.
The committee is requesting the county to consider funding $25,000 for the Akron aquatic center over a five-year time span. The three gave assurance to the county supervisors they intend to pursue several grant opportunities to assist with the funding of the community project.
