Kelly Lecker
Blade Staff Writer
Adrian- The 90 youngsters who stood at the enterance of Bohn pool yesterday afternoon waiting for the gates to open were not interested in the bright orange slides along one side of the pool. the didn't want to dive over the edge of the rectangular pool or use the basketball hoop that sat in the water. The childrens sights were sent on the bright blue twisting 144 linear foot slide that now towers over the area. the squealing youngsters saw the slide as a new source of excitement, a chance to catch a fast ride into a pool of clear water.
Managers of the pool hope the slide wich cost the city more than $100,000 will help them battle back from the years of operating in the red.
"It was high time we do somethin gto bring the deficit down" said pool manager Dan rodgerson. "we needed a big attraction to bring people down here."
The City owned pool has lost an average of $70,000 per year during the past 5 years. Adrian officials conducted a study find out what city pool can do to attract visitors and raise more money.
"People are expecting more out of city pools" Rodgerson said. the rectangular, concrete pool is a thing of the past" The city settled on a 99,000 slide for Bohn Pool. Installation and other work added $8,000 to that cost. "That was by far the most attractive" added Rodgerson
Three sets of metal stairs lead up to the slide deck which is 20 feet off the ground. Riders go through a series of twists and turns before landing in the pool.
City officials hope increased attendance will help them pay for the slide by July and help the city break even on the cost of running the pool. Admission is $2.25 for children and $2.75 for adults.
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