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Willow Wood Pool's Final Day: Residents Say Good-Bye

Willow Wood Pool's final summer has come to an end. Molly Bratt submitted photos from the pool's final day.

Palatine residents said their good-byes to Willow Wood Pool this weekend. Palatine resident Molly Bratt compiled this photo gallery of Willow Pool's final day of use after more than 45 years.

The Palatine Park District in May at 530 N. Stark Drive.

, but park officials said the pool was in need of maintenance, was too costly to upgrade and did not fit in with the park district's long-term plans.

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The park district plans to demolish the facility. The pool was drained after its final day of operation.

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