Local Pools Closing

There have been several local public swimming pools closing or coming very close to closing the gates forever. It is a disturbing trend that is occuring on a national and local level. There is an excellent article on the potential future of public swimming pools and that families need to get involved if they want to save this resource.

Let's look at the status of some of central Pennsylvania's public swimmming pools:

• Moutoursville - This pool in Indian Park has seen it's last days as the pool area will be filled in. Information can be found here and here.
• Mill Hall - It was closed last season due to budget problems but scheduled to open this summer with a shortened season. It's future is uncertain as it is an aging facility and is in desperate need of repairs. A dedicated group of volunteers are working tirelessly to make the pool a long term reality. Lastest info can be found here.
• Bellefonte - Kepler Pool was given one more year of life as a resident stepped up and donated the necessary money to keep it running. Unfortunately, they will probably run into the same issues next year with the threat of closing. More info here.
• South Williamsport - It appears that the pool near the Little League complex will probably close this year and the communtiy has been given a deadline of March 1 next year to raise the necessary funds to fix the pool. Additional info here
• Blossburg - Not sure of the status of this one but the pool at Island Park was in danger of closing this summer. On a positive note, the potential closing is due to a major renovation effort that might not be completed in time for the opening swim season.