The Red Hool Pool, closed since June due to a broken pipe, is expected to reopen on Sunday. The parks department initially aimed for a mid-July reopening, but special ordered replacement parts delayed this timeline. Residents expressed frustration over the closure during heat waves, criticizing the parks department for inaction. A splash pad was opened in July as a temporary solution. As the reopening approaches, advocates stress the need for better maintenance of pools, highlighting the community importance of the facility. A $122 million reconstruction plan is also underway for the pool and surrounding recreation center.
Parks is targeting an Aug. 17 reopening, though refilling the pool is still a work in progress as of Aug 15.
The closure left Red Hook residents and local officials frustrated, criticizing the parks department for not addressing the broken pipe sooner.
This reopening is more than just turning the taps back on - it's restoring a space where neighbors cool off, kids learn to swim, and the whole community comes together.
A $122 million reconstruction of the pool and the attached Red Hook Recreation Center is in the works, with design slated.
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