TOPEKA (KSNT) - The new Oakland swimming pool cut its ribbon and officially opened to the public Saturday, August 24.
The pool took four years to come to life. It has has a diving board, water slide, and a lazy river. Director of Shawnee County Parks and Rec, Tim Laurent, tells 27 News he's greatful for the residents of Oakland and their help bringing this project to the finish line.
"When we started to engage with the community about what they want to see, we just got a tremendous response," Laurent said.