We’re having a work party today 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM to help with landscaping, pool maintenance, and getting East Park Pool ready for opening day in just a few weeks. We can use all the help we can get, so please stop by if you’re available.
Memberships are running lower than usual this year, so please help spread the word to swimmers, families, and neighbors who might enjoy the pool this summer: https://eastparkpool.org/memberships
We’re also working to repair the pool lighting so we can stay open later in the evenings this season.
Thank you for helping keep East Park Pool going strong!
East Park relies entirely on voluntary community support to operate each summer. Members enjoy unlimited access to swimming, guest passes and a welcoming space to gather with friends and family, and member appreciation events all summer long. Members also have access to party rentals and swim lessons throughout the season for a nominal fee.
To get ready for opening day, we need volunteers every Saturday in May from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Your help is essential to prepare the facility for a safe and successful season.
Help keep this long-standing community resource thriving.
Still looking for some last-minute gifts? How about an East Park Pool membership? Until the end of the year, you can lock in a 2026 membership for the 2025 price! Just sign up on our Memberships page. Paypal transactions must be completed by December 31. If you pay by check, it must be received in our PO box by December 31.
We had a great year in 2025 and are exploring ways to add more value in 2026 by upgrading facilities and adding special member events. We have incorporated member feedback into our employee training for next year to provide a more professional experience to members next year. We are also looking at opportunities to streamline processes to reduce costs while maintaining quality. If you would like to be more involved in the decision-making process, please consider applying to our board. The time commitment is less than one hour a month and can have a huge impact on the future of our pool.
Lastly, we are considering how the Aquatic Center Resurfacing Project next summer will impact our membership. We hope to ensure the long-term sustainability of our pool by collaborating with the county and facilitating their members, but we also want to avoid issues such as overcrowding that could negatively impact the experience for our loyal members. Be assured that we are balancing these priorities to find an equitable solution.
Thank you for supporting East Park Pool for over 70 years.
As summer winds down, we want to thank each and every one of you for making this season at East Park Pool such a success. The last official day to swim will be LaborDay, so come enjoy the water while you still can!
Pool Closing & Volunteer Help
Next week we’ll be closing up the pool for the year, and we could use some extra hands. If you’d like to help, please stop by, call, or email us so we can coordinate the best time for you to come. Your support makes all the difference in keeping our pool running smoothly year after year.
End-of-Season BBQ Saturday
Join us for a BBQ this Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. We’ll be serving burgers and drinks, and members are welcome to bring sides, desserts, or even something of their own to throw on the grill. It’s a great way to celebrate the season together
Join the Board!
East Park Pool is always looking for new board members with fresh ideas to help make the pool even better. If you’re interested in being part of shaping the future of our community pool, we’d love to hear from you.
Thank you again for being part of the East Park Pool family—we couldn’t do this without you. We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our members for your support this year, as well as to our guards and staff for keeping the pool safe, welcoming, and operational all summer long.
We look forward to seeing you at the BBQ, in the water this weekend, and back again next summer!
— Your friendly, neighborhood East Park Pool Board
With most of our guards returning to school on Monday, August 11, weekday pool hours will shift to 4:15 PM–7:00 PM. Weekend hours remain unchanged at 9:00 AM–7:00 PM.
We want to thank you for making this season one of our most successful in recent memory. Your feedback has been invaluable in guiding improvements to our facility and service. Over the past year, we’ve invested in much-needed maintenance for our pump room, boiler, and lift station, and it has paid off with only one infrastructure-related closure this season. (Knock on wood!)
Weather continues to be our biggest challenge. While we appreciate the moisture, we know how much of a bummer it is when lightning disrupts pool time. Deciding whether to send guards home early or keep them on standby is always tricky. This year, we introduced a new policy to balance staffing needs with the ability to reopen quickly if the weather clears. We also now track closures on the calendar so you can check before you come if we’re open. You can read about it along with all our closure-related policies at https://eastparkpool.org/calendar.
We also heard concerns about party reservation confirmations. Staff have been reminded to check reservations promptly and send confirmation emails to ensure members know their bookings are secure.
Finally, we’re exploring ways to make the pool even more fun. On a recent trip to Ouray Hot Springs and Soldier’s Pool in Rochester, MN, my family had a blast on their poolside climbing walls. With our active climbing community, maybe this could be a future addition for East Park Pool? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Thank you for being part of the East Park Pool community and for your continued support!
We’ve had several people ask so just letting you know we’re open 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM today. We’re having food, games, and prizes from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Please join us for a pool party from 12:00 – 2:00 PM for food, games, and prizes! Don’t forget you can also bring guests, and if you’ve already used up your 10 guest day passes, more are always available for $5 each.
In other news, we now have hot water in the showers thanks to Pool President BT’s boiler handywork.
How To Check For Pool Closures
The other day, we had an accident in the pool and had to close early. We’ve asked staff to start posting closures on our Calendar as well as being more diligent about posting a sign on the door. Also check out the 30/30 rule on the Calendar page. It explains our policy on lightning strikes and where we get our lightning strike data.
Bathrooms
We’ve received some comments about our bathrooms and are reminding our staff to perform more frequent checks to ensure they’re clean and stocked.
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