City of Glen Dale Announces Pool Renovation: Phase 1 Pool House
The City of Glen Dale and its Park & Recreation Board are pleased to announce the start of many improvements to the Glen Dale Municipal Pool, marking the first major renovation to the facility since the pool was originally constructed more than 50 years ago. Construction of the Glen Dale Municipal Pool began in 1972 and was completed in 1974.
Phase 1 of the project, the pool house, was designed by McKinley Architecture and Engineering, concentrate on significant upgrades to the pool house, including renovated snack bar area, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements to the men’s and women’s shower and restroom facilities and a small expansion for a new mechanical room for the baby pool. These enhancements will improve accessibility, convenience, and overall experience for pool patrons.
“For more than 50 years, the Glen Dale Pool has served generations of residents and their families,” said Janet Scott, Mayor of Glen Dale. “These upgrades will help ensure the facility remains accessible, functional, and welcoming for years to come.”
The City and its Park & Recreation Board have worked collaboratively with Bel-O-Mar Regional Council to secure funding for Phase 1. The project has been awarded to Lombardi Development Co. at a total cost of $424,800. Funding for the improvements is being provided through a combination of a Land and Water Conservation Fund (L&WCF) Grant dollars and local funds, 50 percent of the project cost being supported by the City’s General Fund. The project’s notice to proceed was sent on October 23rd and substantial completion is slated for March 15, 2027.
Work on Phase 2 has already commenced. The City and the Park & Recreation Board continue to work with McKinley Architecture and Engineering to develop a renovation plan that addresses both the aging infrastructure of the pool and the needs and wants of today’s users. The whole project reflects the Glen Dale City Council’s commitment to maintaining and improving recreational opportunities for residents while leveraging grant funding to maximize local investment.
“I have always believed, if we lose this pool we lose our community,” said Betsy Frohnapfel, Chairperson of GD Park & Recreation Board. “I am committed to helping the City make sure that does not happen by supporting them in their quest to raise 50% of the funds for a probable multi-million dollar Phase 2 project.”
