Summary
Board members said it's embarrassing that a parish as well-off as St. Charles has no public pool, while kids drown almost every year swimming in lakes and bayous. They agreed to invite Parks and Recreation to the August 12 meeting to answer for it.
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Last discussed Jun 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Costs like lifeguard training and pool operations are cited as barriers; no specific figure was given.
Kids and families parishwide would gain safe places to swim and more summer activities.
Right now, kids who can't access private pools or camps have nowhere safe to swim.
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