The Woodland Aquatic Center pool has begun removal of the pirate ship on April 19, 2021. A routine inspection of the ship this spring indicated extensive corrosion to several structural components.
“We understand the Woodland pool pirate ship is an historic and beloved water feature, generations of families have enjoyed this iconic feature. However, the safety of our aquatics operations is our number one priority,” said Monica Conrad, Director of Parks and Recreation. “We have to decommission the ship.”
The USS Woodland pirate ship has been a water feature of the pool for over 30 years. Conrad said the City is working with suppliers to replace the ship, however, with Woodland Aquatics Center set to open May 29, 2021, it will likely take until the summer of 2022 to replace it.
