Des Moines Parks and rec director Ben Page says birdland pool is Closing it after the 2025 swimming season would save 200 thousand dollars in the operating budget and 2 to 3 million dollars in ...
Birdland Pool, a favorite summer hangout spot on Des Moines' north side, could be shuttered in the wake of the city's looming budget deficit. Parks and Recreation Director Ben Page and Des Moines ...
City Park Pool's future is beginning to take shape through new renderings ahead of public bidding for the project. What to ...
Des Moines has released its proposed budget for the next fiscal year, outlining what cuts are being made to address an $17 ...
DES MOINES, Iowa — Advocates of a possibly-endangered Des Moines landmark are urging city leaders to consider two things about Birdland Pool: its place in the community and its place in history.
"Birdland has filtration issues, mechanical issues built in the 1920s," said Ben Page, Des Moines Parks and Recreation director. Page said Birdland Pool is the least used city pool. Closing it ...