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Neighborhood pools at risk: Survival of public pools depends on volunteers. 'You have to know how to play the game'

Neighborhood pools at risk: Survival of public pools depends on volunteers. 'You have to know how to play the game'

Public swimming pools are facing an increasing threat of closure despite their vital role in providing swimming lessons and community recreation. As more facilities shut down without replacement, the survival of these neighborhood pools is becoming increasingly dependent on the efforts of volunteers.

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