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Woodland Celebrates New Aquatic Center Mural and District Upgrades

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The Woodland Joint Unified School District hosted a tour for parent leaders to highlight 'badly needed' improvements across the district, coinciding with the dedication of a new mural at the Woodland Aquatic Center. - The $100,000 tile mural 'Big Splash' by Brian Valenzuela features community-submitted words forming a child's face.

- The $15 million Aquatic Center opened in February 2026, with two pools totaling 353,000 gallons. - Donors contributed $1.5 million, covering 10% of the center's cost.

- Summer programming started this month, with free swimming options available thanks to donor support. First envisioned over a decade ago, the center alleviates pressure on the overutilized Brooks Pool and serves a growing population.

This story was originally reported by dailydemocrat. Read the original article here.

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