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Opening in early May of each year, Scenic Heights Pool was a favorite hangout for the members school-age kids. The management hosted both pre-teen, teen and private parties, also gave beginner, advanced beginner and intermediate lessons, and had an annual swim team. | Opening in early May of each year, Scenic Heights Pool was a favorite hangout for the members school-age kids. The management hosted both pre-teen, teen and private parties, also gave beginner, advanced beginner and intermediate lessons, and had an annual swim team. | ||
− | In addition to the Sheppard children, other locals who were employed as lifeguards included Brenda Bell, Kathy Bell, Don Minton | + | In addition to the Sheppard children, other locals who were employed as lifeguards included Brenda Bell, Kathy Bell, Don Minton and Cheryl Auten. |
The early 1970's construction of the nearby and larger Northeast Pensacola YMCA swimming pool located at Langley Avenue and Hilltop Drive signaled a reduction in business and the loss of popularity of Scenic Heights Pool. | The early 1970's construction of the nearby and larger Northeast Pensacola YMCA swimming pool located at Langley Avenue and Hilltop Drive signaled a reduction in business and the loss of popularity of Scenic Heights Pool. | ||
− | In the 1980s it temporarily closed, but reopened for several more years before finally permanently closing in the late 1980s. The building was demolished in the mid-90s, the pool filled in, and as late as | + | In the 1980s it temporarily closed, but reopened for several more years before finally permanently closing in the late 1980s. The building was demolished in the mid-90s, the pool filled in, and as late as 2015 the lot was still empty except for the asphalt parking area and a small chain link fence. |
− | + | There are no publicly known plans for the development of the property. |