East Bradenton Park: pool vs. football field
Summary
Dozens of residents packed the meeting over the county's plan to replace the long-closed Willie Clemens pool with a splash pad and build the Broncos a football field. Supporters say the pool is condemned and unused; opponents say the community deserves both. The city notes it's a county park, so funding decisions rest with county commissioners.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 5
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funding decisions fall to the county; the mayor noted roughly $133 million in city taxes has passed through to the county over five years.
The roughly 250 youth athletes in the Broncos program and park users would benefit from new facilities.
Pool supporters say losing the Willie Clemens pool and its name would harm the neighborhood's history and identity.
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