Platteville pool survey results are available

After severe damage left the Platteville Family Aquatic Center pool inoperable in summer 2024, the City of Platteville Parks, Forestry, and Recreation Committee formed the Platteville Aquatic Recreation Sub-Committee (PARS) to assess Platteville’s aquatic needs. To ensure that the pool project aligns with community wants and needs, a survey was conducted to better understand residents’ top priorities for aquatic recreation. The survey gathered responses from 1,431 community members. 92% of respondents strongly agreed that it is important for the Platteville community to have an outdoor aquatic center. 65% of respondents indicated they would use an outdoor aquatic center at least once a week. While General Recreation and Swim Lessons lead in popularity, there is also solid interest in fitness and specialized activities like lap swimming, water aerobics, and water walking. Full survey results are available at plattevillepoolsurvey.com. The PARS committee is using the results of the community survey to develop three options to present to the City Council by February 17, 2025.