LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The renovations for Algonquin Pool are officially underway Tuesday after the pool was closed for the entire 2023 season.
Unfortunately, it looks like the pool will continue to be closed while crews renovate the space this season as well.
City officials estimate the pool will be completed spring of 2025, just in time for the 2025 season.
Mayor Craig Greenberg announced Tuesday that free public Wi-Fi is being installed in Algonquin Park.
“Algonquin Park is essential to our city – especially West Louisville – and we are committed to making sure it has world-class amenities for families to enjoy,” Mayor Greenberg said. “We are working together with urgency to deliver on the promise of a great pool for this park, which had not seen the investments needed since it opened in 1968. Now, it’s going to be one of the best in our city and I can’t wait to see it come to life.”
Once complete, the West Louisville pool will feature a family slide, a lily pad bridge, a zero-depth entry ramp, a climbing wall and a vortex.
“I have worked tirelessly to advocate for what our community needs and deserves. Today’s announcement brings excitement, but our mission continues,” Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins said. “Individuals and families in West Louisville need affordable year-round options for fitness. That’s why I’m still advocating for a protective enclosure to ensure residents can enjoy swimming all year long. I can’t wait for construction to officially begin on this top-of-the-line facility.”
In December 2023, the Louisville Metro Council voted to redirect $20 million in American Rescue Plan funding toward Louisville parks and libraries.
Over $9 million of that funding is devoted to the renovations for Algonquin pool and Camp Taylor pool, which the mayor and council members are expected to share an update on in the coming weeks. In total, it is estimated renovations for both pools will come to $11.5 million, but that is subject to change.
“I speak for all Parks and Recreation employees in saying we are beyond excited the Algonquin pool renovation project is finally underway and the mayor has made this project a priority in his administration,” Jason Canuel, director of Parks and Recreation, said. “With the public input we received early in the design process, we believe the renovations, when complete, will transform Algonquin Park into a destination families in the neighborhood and throughout Louisville will enjoy for decades.”
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