Last Splash

An empty pool after the "Last Splash" at the Highlands Park Pool held Saturday July 31, 2010 in Westerville, Ohio. The pool closed early for the season for a complete demolition and re-construction. The new facility is expected to open on Memorial Day 2011.

Westerville City Council and Parks & Rec Department administrators swim in the pool at the "Last Splash" at the Highlands Park Pool held Saturday July 31, 2010 in Westerville, Ohio. The pool closed early for the season for a complete demolition and re-construction. The new facility is expected to open on Memorial Day 2011.

Westerville City Council and Parks & Rec Department administrators dive into the pool at the "Last Splash" at the Highlands Park Pool held Saturday July 31, 2010 in Westerville, Ohio. The pool closed early for the season for a complete demolition and re-construction. The new facility is expected to open on Memorial Day 2011.

The "Last Splash" at the Highlands Park Pool held Saturday July 31, 2010 in Westerville, Ohio. The pool closed early for the season for a complete demolition and re-construction. The new facility is expected to open on Memorial Day 2011.

The "Last Splash" at the Highlands Park Pool held Saturday July 31, 2010 in Westerville, Ohio. The pool closed early for the season for a complete demolition and re-construction. The new facility is expected to open on Memorial Day 2011.

Megan Nielsen, sitting cross legged, keeps watch over ducks swimming across the pool to determine the winner in a giveaway of season passes during the "Last Splash" at the Highlands Park Pool held Saturday July 31, 2010 in Westerville, Ohio. The pool closed early for the season for a complete demolition and re-construction. The new facility is expected to open on Memorial Day 2011.

Megan Nielsen, sitting cross legged, keeps watch over ducks swimming across the pool to determine the winner in a giveaway of season passes during the "Last Splash" at the Highlands Park Pool held Saturday July 31, 2010 in Westerville, Ohio. The pool closed early for the season for a complete demolition and re-construction. The new facility is expected to open on Memorial Day 2011.

Kids watch the ducks come down the slide during the "Last Splash" at the Highlands Park Pool held Saturday July 31, 2010 in Westerville, Ohio. The pool closed early for the season for a complete demolition and re-construction. The new facility is expected to open on Memorial Day 2011.

Kaila Dent, 12, tries her hand in the hula hoop contest held at the "Last Splash" at the Highlands Park Pool held Saturday July 31, 2010 in Westerville, Ohio. The pool closed early for the season for a complete demolition and re-construction. The new facility is expected to open on Memorial Day 2011.

Westerville Parks & Recreations staffer Phyllis Self, left, tries her hand in the hula hoop contest held at the "Last Splash" at the Highlands Park Pool held Saturday July 31, 2010 in Westerville, Ohio. The pool closed early for the season for a complete demolition and re-construction. The new facility is expected to open on Memorial Day 2011.

Kaila Dent, 12, tries her hand in the hula hoop contest held at the "Last Splash" at the Highlands Park Pool held Saturday July 31, 2010 in Westerville, Ohio. The pool closed early for the season for a complete demolition and re-construction. The new facility is expected to open on Memorial Day 2011.

Artists conception of the new pool on display at the "Last Splash" at the Highlands Park Pool held Saturday July 31, 2010 in Westerville, Ohio. The pool closed early for the season for a complete demolition and re-construction. The new facility is expected to open on Memorial Day 2011.

Lifeguard Jenna Hohl, 20, keeps watch over the large crowd at the "Last Splash" at the Highlands Park Pool held Saturday July 31, 2010 in Westerville, Ohio. The pool closed early for the season for a complete demolition and re-construction. The new facility is expected to open on Memorial Day 2011.

Allison Spears, 2 1/2, enjoys the last few moments in the kiddie pool during the "Last Splash" at the Highlands Park Pool held Saturday July 31, 2010 in Westerville, Ohio. The pool closed early for the season for a complete demolition and re-construction. The new facility is expected to open on Memorial Day 2011.

Kids play under the fountain tree at the "Last Splash" at the Highlands Park Pool held Saturday July 31, 2010 in Westerville, Ohio. The pool closed early for the season for a complete demolition and re-construction. The new facility is expected to open on Memorial Day 2011.

Dodarie Haughton and his reggae band 'the Ark Band' perform at the "Last Splash" at the Highlands Park Pool held Saturday July 31, 2010 in Westerville, Ohio. The pool closed early for the season for a complete demolition and re-construction. The new facility is expected to open on Memorial Day 2011.

Dodarie Haughton and his reggae band 'the Ark Band' perform at the "Last Splash" at the Highlands Park Pool held Saturday July 31, 2010 in Westerville, Ohio. The pool closed early for the season for a complete demolition and re-construction. The new facility is expected to open on Memorial Day 2011.

'Pirate' Rob Shepard lead Claire Shively, 19, to the diving board to make her 'walk the plank' at the "Last Splash" at the Highlands Park Pool held Saturday July 31, 2010 in Westerville, Ohio. The pool closed early for the season for a complete demolition and re-construction. The new facility is expected to open on Memorial Day 2011.

One of the entries in the sand sculpture contest held at the "Last Splash" at the Highlands Park Pool held Saturday July 31, 2010 in Westerville, Ohio. The pool closed early for the season for a complete demolition and re-construction. The new facility is expected to open on Memorial Day 2011.

TJ Cooley poses for a family photo in front of 'Cenzo Dragon', hs winning entry in the sand sculpture contest held at the "Last Splash" at the Highlands Park Pool held Saturday July 31, 2010 in Westerville, Ohio. The pool closed early for the season for a complete demolition and re-construction. The new facility is expected to open on Memorial Day 2011.

Lyrn McKibben, 11, left, and Elana McKalip, 11, right, wait for judging in the sand sculpture contest held at the "Last Splash" at the Highlands Park Pool held Saturday July 31, 2010 in Westerville, Ohio. The pool closed early for the season for a complete demolition and re-construction. The new facility is expected to open on Memorial Day 2011.