(KNZA)--Hiawatha city officials anticipate opening the Aquatic Park this summer, but when that might happened isn't know yet. 

That world came during Monday's Hiawatha City Commission meeting, which was held by video conference.

Recreation programs in the city have been at a standstill since last month due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Parks and Recreation Director Stacy Jasper said she has been in contact with other local recreation departments, and does not intend to cancel summer activities like some others have done unless it becomes definitively necessary.

City Administrator Mike Nichols said they would like to open the pool at some point over the summer to give some sort of normalcy, even if it is only for a month at the end of the season.

The Aquatic Park normally opens Memorial Day weekend.

Nichols said all other functions of the city continue as they have been. Although the method of delivery of services has been altered, he said the level is still the same.