Resident's Shocked By Closure Of Petaluma's Cavanagh Pool

Resident's Shocked By Closure Of Petaluma's Cavanagh Pool

Regulars at Petaluma’s Cavanagh Recreation Center are reeling after the city abruptly shuttered the historic warm-water pool last Friday, citing safety and staffing concerns. Per the Petaluma Argus-Courier, the city claims the private operator lacked enough dedicated lifeguards for deck surveillance, while the operator disputes this, calling the move a sudden and unnecessary disruption for the elderly “Pool Peeps” who rely on the water for physi…

Sudden closure of Petaluma's Cavanagh pool leaves swimmers high and dry

City staff said the well-used pool at Cavanagh Recreation Center had to be temporarily closed because it needs another lifeguard.