Pools closed for maintenance in Port Charlotte

Charlotte County has two water-play closures in place as summer begins, with the McGuire Park splash pad in Port Charlotte shut for maintenance and the Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park pool in Englewood closed through June 15 for repairs. County officials said the McGuire splash pad is temporarily closed because of a maintenance issue and did not give a reopening date. In Englewood, the county said Dever Park’s pool closure was extended after workers found additional leaks and had to replace a well pump. Centennial Park pool in Port Charlotte and South County Regional Park pool in Punta Gorda remain listed among the county’s operating aquatic facilities. ### Which Port Charlotte water feature is closed right now? McGuire Park at 21125 McGuire Ave. in Port Charlotte has its splash pad closed for maintenance, according to Charlotte County. A county post said crews were working to fix the problem and would share updates when available. (nextdoor.com) A Charlotte County news page for the closure is no longer posted publicly, but county channels and park listings continue to identify McGuire Park as a site with a splash pad. The county’s parks page also still lists the splash pad among McGuire Park’s amenities. ### Why is the Englewood pool still shut after May 31? (nextdoor.com) Charlotte County said on May 30 that the Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park pool at 7001 San Casa Drive in Englewood would remain closed through June 15. The county had previously scheduled the closure from April 30 through May 31 for maintenance. During the repair work, county officials said, crews identified additional leaks that required attention along with replacement of the well pump. (charlottecountyfl.gov) The county said safety of patrons and facilities was its priority and that the work would be completed before the pool reopens. ### Where can families go instead in Port Charlotte? (charlottecountyfl.gov) Centennial Park pool at 1120 Centennial Blvd. in Port Charlotte is listed by Charlotte County as an active aquatic facility. The county describes it as a 50-meter competition pool with a diving well, bleachers and shade structures. South County Regional Park pool at 670 Cooper St. in Punta Gorda is also listed as open on the county’s aquatic facilities page. (charlottecountyfl.gov) The county says that site includes an eight-lane heated pool, a shallow water play area, a splash pad and a separate dive well. ### How can residents check whether those pools are available before driving over? (charlottecountyfl.gov) Charlotte County tells swimmers to check online pool calendars before visiting because availability can be limited during meets and other programs. The county’s aquatic facilities page lists separate calendar links for Centennial Park, Dever Park and South County Regional Park. (charlottecountyfl.gov) Centennial Park’s posted hours show lap swim and recreational swim slots on weekdays and Saturdays, though the county says schedules can change. South County Regional Park’s page also lists regular operating hours and programming, including water aerobics. ### Who is handling questions about the closures? (charlottecountyfl.gov) Leah Williams, a recreation superintendent for Charlotte County, is the contact named in the county’s May 30 update on the Dever Park pool closure. The notice includes a phone number and county email for residents seeking more information. Charlotte County has not posted a reopening date for the McGuire Park splash pad. (charlottecountyfl.gov) For now, the next dated milestone in the county’s public notices is June 15, the date through which the Dever Park pool is expected to remain closed unless officials issue another update. (nextdoor.com) (charlottecountyfl.gov)