DeKALB – A handful of DeKalb residents learned about plans to rebuild Hopkins Pool with new features, more parking and a new entry walk.

Ideas for the new pool, slated to be ready for the 2015 season, also include a handicap-accessible entry into the pool, a diving well, and a 10-foot raindrop umbrella that will shower swimmers while in the water.

DeKalb Park Board members want to spend about $5 million to rebuild the Hopkins Pool on its existing footprint starting in August 2014, and are seeking opinions from the public on the plan.