The final phase of upgrades have begun at the Martin Luther King Jr. Park indoor pool, projected to be complete in time for summer.
Upgrades to the pool began in 2023, and are just one part of the MLK Vision Plan, which received City Council approval in October 2024. The full vision plan embodies $9.6 million in repairs to the Community Center, playground, fields, health facility, proposed plaza area and more.
The first phase of pool repairs included replacements for plumbing in the restrooms, repairs to the discolored drywall in both locker rooms and freshly painted doors and windows.
Improvements in this second and final phase include:
- New plaster and tile depth markers for the swimming pool and learner pool
- Updated pool light fixtures
- Refurbished and repainted diving stands and bases
- New battery-powered lift for pools
- Upgrades to the circulation system, filter and acid/chlorine feeder
- Pool deck repairs and waterproof coating
Repairs are estimated to cost $1.7 million and to be complete around May, barring any weather delays or unforeseen circumstances, according to the City’s website. The pool will be closed to the public until repairs are complete.
