Overview
- City of Kansas City Parks and Recreation confirmed vandals broke locks and doors, turned on the water slide, and threw chairs and lifeguard stands into Grove Park Pool.
- Parks staff say the repeated damage creates immediate safety and liability risks because unauthorized entry can lead to drowning when no lifeguards are present.
- Officials warned that if vandalism continues they will drain the pool and keep it closed for the rest of the season to protect the facility and public safety.
- The pool recently received upgrades including a double slide, new shades, and new furniture, raising concern that repairs would waste recent public investments and cut neighborhood swim access.
- Authorities are asking residents to report information to local police or Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers at 816-474-TIPS, P3Tips.com, or the P3Tips mobile app and said anonymous tips may qualify for rewards.