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Sherwood Family Aquatic Center closed for employee event
By Katelyn Carlock at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Sherwood Family Aquatic Center will be closed June 27 while the City of Odessa holds its annual employee picnic, according to the City of Odessa.Other Odessa pools and spray-grounds will remain open and operate during their normal hours.
Key takeaway Other Odessa pools and spray-grounds will remain open and operate during their normal hours.
Why this matters in The Midland
The closure of the Sherwood Family Aquatic Center for the City of Odessa's employee picnic on June 27 may cause some inconvenience for Midland residents who often visit the facility. Given the proximity of Midland and Odessa, many families from Midland frequent the aquatic center, especially during the summer months. While other Odessa pools and spray-grounds will remain open, the temporary closure of the Sherwood Family Aquatic Center could lead to increased traffic at these alternative locations. This might be a good opportunity for the City of Midland to promote its own aquatic facilities and events, potentially attracting more local residents to stay within the city limits for their recreational needs. The closure also underscores the interconnectedness of the Midland-Odessa area, where events in one city can have a ripple effect on the other.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Sherwood Family Aquatic Center will be closed June 27 while the City of Odessa holds its annual employee picnic, according to the City of Odessa.Other Odessa pools and spray-grounds will remain open and operate during their normal hours.
When was this published? This article was first published on June 26, 2026 by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) and curated for The Midland readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Katelyn Carlock at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS). To learn more about how The Midland selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
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