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Beloved Aurora water park not opening this season due to staffing issues

By FOX 32 News
Published  April 28, 2022 6:05pm CDT
Aurora
FOX 32 Chicago

Aurora water park staying closed this summer

The Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center will remain closed this summer.

AURORA, Ill. - A summertime staple in Aurora will not be opening this season.

The Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center will remain closed this summer due to staffing issues, including a shortage of lifeguards.

Season ticket holders can request a refund by emailing the Fox Valley Park District.

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According to the American Lifeguard Association, at least one-third of all public pools in the U.S. are at risk of being shut down due to staff shortages.