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Olathe to close city swimming pool early due to severe heat


Olathe to close city swimming pool early due to severe heat


OLATHE, Kan.-- Olathe residents wanting to cool down at the pool today might have to adjust their plans..

Olathe Parks and Recreation revealed Mill Creek Pool, at 320 E. Poplar Street, will be closing at midday on Wednesday and Thursday "for the security of lifeguards and personnel" due to the severe heat..

The Kansas City city remains under an Excessive Heat Warning, with temperatures Wednesday expected to reach into the upper 90s with the heat index ranging from 110-115 degrees..

The Mill Creek swimming pool was initially expected to close in mid-August, but resumed as an alternative for citizens while upkeep work was being done at the Olathe Community Center swimming pool. Mill Creek is set up to be open through Sept. 22..

The Olathe Community Center pool will stay closed till Sept. 22 for maintenance and repair.

According to the city's Parks and Recreation website, both Frontier Pool and Oregon Trail Pool have actually closed for the season.

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