3/1/2015
The Swim Winchester site study found that Skillings Field is the best site out of 15 possible locations in Winchester that were evaluated based on a list of criteria. Thank you to everyone who gave ideas and input.
The Skillings Field location came out on top with advantages that include:
its proximity to the high school and athletics fields
minimized need for new parking because spaces would be shared with the high school (evenings and weekends)
it is centrally located near town center businesses and the Jenks center
the site can be accessed via a non-residential road
For more details, please see the full study: Site Study You can also request an electronic or paper copy via our Contact Us page.
As some of you may know, the Board of Selectmen are currently discussing an override to pay for major work on Skillings Field (a new culvert, environmental remediation, and turf play field). There will be a public hearing on these plans at 7pm on Monday, March 16th in the Maurer Auditorium in the Winchester Town Hall.
We are very hopeful that the pool initiative can be part of the new vision for Skillings field. How wonderful if the field could be modernized and transformed into a high quality athletic destination serving both the town and the high school.
A huge thank you again to everyone who helped fund this important study.