ALLENTOWN, Pa - Join WGOLV as we celebrate the Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at Irving Pool in Allentown!
Mayor Matt Tuerk and Parks & Rec Director Mandy Tolino will be there to host a community block party.
A brief ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin promptly at 4 pm.
There is free face painting and sports activities like pickleball, softball, soccer, and baseball. The first 250 guests will receive a complimentary Kona ice cup.
Admission to the pool is free today from 3:30 to 7:00 pm.
While all are welcome today, please be advised this pool will only be open to residents for the 2024 pool season.
Season pass holders will get a sneak peek preview starting at noon.
Irving Pool - Photo courtesy City of Allentown
Irving Pool is a Class D activity pool with a beach front entrance, three-foot deep wading area, water features, amenities, whirlpool-type feature, swim lap lanes and a bath house – open only to residents for the 2024 Allentown pool season.
All features of the complex are 100% accessible for all bathers regardless of ability and/or physical limitations.
There are four tall water spray features within the beach entry area for younger bathers to enjoy. A large circular vortex whirlpool is located at the center of the pool to provide swirling water for recreation. A long underwater bench, with seating cove encircling a gentle fountain feature, provides a quiet area for gathering away from the spray and vortex recreation features.
A two-lane twenty-five-yard lap area completes the assembly. The lap area can be used for recreation, wellness, or training.
The design is based on input derived from public meetings, with the addition of swim lap lanes. Construction for the pool began in June 2023.
The new pool complex features two buildings – one for bather check-in and one to house public restrooms, a lifeguard room, and the pool equipment.
There are three restrooms on the pool deck and three restrooms facing the park for general public use at all times during the year
The pool will operate on a schedule as follows: weekends only through June 7 from 12-7pm, daily admission from June through August 11 from 12-7pm, and returning to a weekend-only schedule from August 12 to September 2. Daily admission is $2, and children ages 4 and under enter for free.
Passes are available at https://bit.ly/3JPEGto.
Additionally, they need to hire lifeguards! If interested, please apply at the link below.
The City is also offering certification classes, free for residents.
Apply here: https://bit.ly/3QbzAeM
Note: East Tilghman Street will be closed starting at noon for this celebration.
Irving Pool is located at 731 North Irving Street in Allentown.