The Tie Breaker Family Aquatic Center is set to open to the community following a yearlong closure due to COVID-19, a little later in the year but with new amenities to enjoy.
According to a news release, the opening will be delayed until June 18—not because of the pandemic, but due to delays on materials and contracts concerning work on the lazy river. Parks and Recreation Superintendent Tab Brockman says, “We are excited to be opening Tie Breaker at all this summer after a year of closure due to COVID. The downside is the final work on the lazy river is taking longer than anticipated. The good news is the delayed opening gives us three more weeks to get on the other side of COVID restrictions and a better chance to open with limited restrictions.”
The Snack Attack concessions area will now be run by Brenda West, who will be offering traditional items and some of favorites many will recognize from her Ruff Park concessions stand. The Ripple River will include a faster water pace than the lazy river’s current, as well as some overhead water spray features for park goers to enjoy.
The goal is to open on June 18 with no capacity restrictions from Frankfort, which are currently at 60 percent for pools and water parks. Brockman says if those restrictions remain in place, they may have to utilize split sessions during the days, but that determination won’t be made until June 1.