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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.