{"id":6553,"date":"2016-08-24T20:11:53","date_gmt":"2016-08-25T03:11:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/?p=6553"},"modified":"2016-08-24T20:11:53","modified_gmt":"2016-08-25T03:11:53","slug":"overcrowded-pools-cause-stapleton-resident-to-build-above-ground-pool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/?p=6553","title":{"rendered":"Overcrowded Pools Cause Stapleton Resident to Build Above Ground Pool"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t<![CDATA[<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6555\" src=\"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/above-ground-pool-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"above ground pool\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" \/>Stapleton has <a href=\"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/posts\/plans-for-goose-pool-spin-out-of-control-and-ultimately-die\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">six pools<\/a> for the now 10 neighborhoods with <a href=\"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/posts\/forest-city-announces-aggressive-growth-plan-for-stapleton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">more neighborhoods to come<\/a>. The pools are starting to get crowded with roughly 30,000 residents. \u201cSometimes the pool hours seem too short, or the season does, or they <a href=\"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/posts\/mca-pool-staff-prepared-for-unnecessary-closures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">close prematurely due to weather<\/a>,\u201d said Stapleton resident Randy Keating. \u201cOur kids really love going to the pool. It seems we are always dealing with <a href=\"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/posts\/couple-breaks-unwritten-rules-of-adult-swim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">adult swim<\/a>, or swim lessons, or other issues. Just seems like going to one of the Stapleton pools never works out like we thought it would. I want my kids to be able to have fun in a pool whenever they want. So, as a family, we decided to make an investment.\u201d\n<!--more-->\nThe Keating family ultimately decided to turn their entire backyard into an above ground pool. \u201cWe made sure it was okay with the MCA, and as soon as we got the green light, we had contractors come in and start the project,\u201d said Keating. \u201cWe knew we wouldn\u2019t get a ton of time in it by the time they got it done, but at least we can give it a test run and figure things out for next summer. Heck, the Keating Pool may stay open until October and open in May. Our rules now.\u201d Nearby neighbors aren\u2019t so excited about the Keating purchase. \u201cWhere do I start,\u201d asked block neighbor Susanna Jones. \u201cIt\u2019s a hazard to any young kids, there are no on-duty lifeguards, could be too noisy early or late, and it will end up attracting dozens of tweens and teens. So, no, most of us do not like it.\u201d Other neighbors agree with Jones. \u201cIt\u2019s ridiculous,\u201d says Lauren Harves. \u201cThere are plenty of pools in Stapleton, and I\u2019m sure more are coming. Are they that lazy they can\u2019t ride bikes to a pool less than two miles away in any direction. Wish there was something we could have done to change their minds.\u201d For the Keatings&#8217; part, they are keeping an open door policy. \u201cWe certainly want our neighbors to come over and enjoy our pool with us,\u201d said Keating. \u201cOf course, some more than others, but anyone is welcome. Just bring some drinks and a positive attitude.\u201d Keating could soon be getting plenty of attitude. 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