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1. What temperature are the pools kept at?

The main pool is 84 degrees, the therapy pool is 94-96 degrees, and the hot tub is 101-103 degrees.

2. How and when was the Recreation District formed?

The Montrose Recreation District (MRD) was formed in 1956 as a Special District to build and operate a summer swimming pool. As a Special District, it falls under the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S. 32). The District is not part of the City or County government, but instead assesses its own mill levy and adopts its own policies and budgets.

3. Where does the MRD annual operating revenue come from?

7% is from Lottery funds, 28% is from Other Funding Sources, and 65% is from Tax Revenues.