Pool Vandalism Hits Fifth This Summer | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 26, 2026 · 1m

Patterson Park pool’s weekend turned ugly when vandals ripped up drain grates and dumped feces into the water—marking the fifth pool vandalism this summer. The city had to shut it down, perform a full cleanup, and treat the water before reopening. Public safety is top priority, but with people sneaking in after hours and ignoring warnings, even security cameras can’t stop the chaos. Last summer’s near-drowning rescue by helicopter proves how dangerous this gets. It’s a sad trend—public pools meant for fun are becoming targets, and everyone’s hoping the city can finally lock down these spaces…