Damelevières. The leisure center, a jewel to be preserved
All that's missing are the cicadas. And even then... In Damelevières, between Nancy and Lunéville, the leisure center immerses you in the holidays and its summer atmosphere. A bowling alley, a pump track, an outdoor pool, relaxation areas... In short, there's no shortage of activities at this center, which was originally created by the railway workers' works council. They developed the spaces there before the whole thing was returned to the municipality. Since the dike, built at the end of the pond in the 1980s, swimming was no longer possible.
This is where the commune of Damelevières built the open-air pool which still delights young and old today.
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In 2014, Damelevières decided to renovate the entire housing stock by working on building insulation. Then, on shared facilities, the multi-sports area with the city stadium, the creation of the pump track and a cycle learning track. "We also installed ping-pong tables, chess boards, and fitness equipment suitable for all ages," explains Mayor Christophe Sonrel. As for the outdoor pool, the filtration system was changed, as was the liner. Parking spaces were created outside the zone, making the leisure areas pedestrian-only.
Every summer, during the two busy months of July and August, between 18,000 and 20,000 people visit the outdoor pool, where swimming is supervised (admission €4 for adults, €2.50 for children under 18, and free for children under 3). Over the year, several hundred thousand people visit the area.
A three-year project that just came to fruition a few weeks ago. A project also co-developed with a group of 25 citizens in which elected officials were largely a minority. "We wanted a real living space for local residents, a place where people could share and meet. The idea was also to provide facilities for families who couldn't afford to go on vacation, while keeping health and fitness in mind. And then, we had an environmental objective since we de-impermeable the soil," continues Christophe Sonrel.
This summer, passersby will also be able to admire the works of wildlife photographer Teddy Bracard. This first temporary exhibition will be replaced by another in a few months.
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