Holiday Park pool subsidy sustainability
Summary
The council accepted the citywide pool assessment recommendations and added splash pads to the strategy, setting direction for aging aquatics facilities across Stockton.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
$208,727 in city funds subsidizes the pool's 2026-27 operations.
Families and kids who use city pools and would gain splash pads.
Citywide taxpayers who fund the subsidy; some council members argue the district's contribution is outdated.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Regular Meeting - Sep 1, 2026
The city is spending $208,727 a year to keep a neighborhood pool open that collects just $46,598 in assessments — unchanged since 1996 — while usage trends down. Council split 5-2, with staff still studying a $1.3 million splash pad conversion.
Regular Meeting - Jun 23, 2026
A park advocacy speaker noted Stockton spends $56 per resident on parks versus a $154 national benchmark, ranking near the bottom of the 100 largest cities, and urged restoring a dedicated parks department.
Regular Meeting - Apr 28, 2026
The council accepted the citywide pool assessment recommendations and added splash pads to the strategy, setting direction for aging aquatics facilities across Stockton.
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