Some 300-400 people a day come to the Latonia Water Park/Splash Pad on weekends.
(EDITOR'S NOTE: Since the publication of this article, the Water Park has been repaired and is open.)
COVINGTON, Ky. - Electricians and Covington Public Works technicians are working furiously to fix the water filtration system at the Latonia Water Park/Splash Pad heading into what is expected to be the hottest weekend of the year.
The pool didn’t open as expected at noon today when employees found the pump not working. What was expected to be a relatively quick fix - the pump’s replacement - led to the discovery of electrical issues, said Ken Smith, the City’s Neighborhood Services Director.
“This is terrible timing - believe me, we know,” Smith said. “Residents should understand that we are doing everything we can to get the complex back open as soon as possible.”
Smith said the City has authorized overtime and bringing in outside help to get the filtration system fixed.
“The hard reality is that the park is 16 years old and equipment like this - as any homeowner with a pool knows - is temperamental and wears out quickly,” he said.
The water park is part of the Bill Cappel Youth Sports Complex at 43rd Street and Decoursey Avenue in Latonia.
Normal hours are noon to 6 p.m., seven days a week. On weekends, 300 to 400 people come to the facility, which includes water slides, hoses, sprinklers and play equipment.
Residents should monitor the Facebook pages of the City and its Parks & Recreation Department to find out when the park reopens. They can be found
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The City will also put the news on its website, which can be found
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