Page 22 - Wallingford Magazine Issue 55 Summer 2025

The Town Pool
Reopening
Reopening T he T o wn P ool

Break out your swimsuits and suntan lotion! In June, Town down in the summer heat. We’re
Council officially approved the demolition and reconstruc- excited for Wallingford to have its
tion of our Community Pool Park. This is major movement own, to the benefit of families that
in Wallingford, to see this local asset brought back to life. want to get out of the house and
Demolition will start in the next month or so, while con- bring their kids somewhere fun,
struction completion is anticipated for summer 2026. convenient, and outdoors.
Our town is attractive for young families looking to move in The playground and park in the de-
and establish roots here. Reopening our pool presents these sign reflect a broader goal for the
families – and all residents – with another desirable destina- restructured pool. We want this fa-
tion locally. cility to become a year-round asset
The approved plan calls for a 13,000-square-feet, zero-depth for the town. Obviously, this project
is a significant financial investment.
pool that’s built for swimmers of all ages and skill levels. It Our goal is for the facility to remain
will be smaller than the previous, massive layout, allowing open with respect to the parts of the
more room onsite for other amenities. These include a new facility available for year-round use, Mayor Vincent Cervoni
splash pad, playground, bathhouse, picnic pavilion, and and present value to residents for as
larger parking lot to better accommodate the popularity many months as possible through-
of our municipal pool. Plans also call for additional green out the year.
space, and possibly a performance stage for concerts and
other events. Community Pool Park now has a definite, bright future. Like
Like the previous version, the new pool will have four lap many, I cannot wait until the pool reopens, yet another local
asset that makes Wallingford such a fun and attractive town
lanes. Two waterslides and a water sports area – complete for folks of all ages.
with basketball hoop and net – will welcome kids and adults.
Anyone with children is familiar with splash pads. Multiple
towns in our area have recently built these popular play
spots that delight people of all ages while helping them cool

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