Echo Park Pool Reopens With Many Upgrades

After being closed for nearly a month for hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of renovations, West Hempstead's Echo Park Pool reopend last week.

“One of the most unique features that Hempstead Town offers is an indoor pool facility,” said Supervisor Laura Gillen. “The work that has been completed will make this gem shine even brighter.”

Echo Park Pool was closed from Jan. 1 to 21 in order to complete the approximately $208,000 refurbishment. In addition to the general maintenance that takes place annually at this time of year, the men's and women's locker rooms, the weight rooms, steam room walls and showers were all resurfaced; the diving boards were refinished and resurfaced; the men's locker room had new lockers installed; and the pool had new LED overhead lights installed. Additionally, new sinks were installed in the men’s and women’s locker rooms, steam room benches were rebuilt and pumps were replaced.

“I have such great memories of using the Echo Park Pool when I was growing up,” said Councilman Bruce Blakeman. “It is great to see its current stellar condition and how it just keeps getting better each year.”

Echo Park is located at 399 Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead. The indoor pool and fitness complex is open to all Town of Hempstead residents. Other than a brief closure each winter, the facility is open seven days a week, year round. The complex is also the location of year-round aquatic, physical fitness and cultural arts programs. Registration for Children’s Learn to Swim classes will take place on Monday, January 22nd at 7 p.m. at Echo. For more info visit: www.toh.li.

Photo: Town of Hempstead