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Garfield Pool Improvement Project
Garfield Pool and Clubhouse are under renovation starting November 2018, with anticipated completion in 2020.
Park Closure
The middle section of Garfield Square will be closed to the public. During construction, temporary toilets will be provided near the park entrance at the corner of 25th Street and Harrison Street. Soccer Fields, Children’s Play Area, and the 26th Street Lawn will remain open during construction.
Site Description
Garfield Square is located at Harrison and 26th Streets’. The park is approximately 169,000 square feet and has:
- Children’s play area
- Landscaping
- Picnic area
- A pool building and adjacent clubhouse
- Related amenities
- Sport courts
- Synthetic fields for soccer
Project Scope
The proposed project scope includes a full renovation of the existing pool building and the demolition and replacement of the adjacent clubhouse building. The newly reconfigured recreation center will include a shared entry lobby to access the pool facility and clubhouse, a new multi-purpose courtyard, improved park accessibility, and new landscaping.
Proposed Budget
$19.7 million total budget. The project is funded by the 2012 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks GO Bond at $11 million, and IPIC Eastern Neighborhood Impact Fees at $8.7 million.
Proposed Schedule
The renovation began in fall 2019 and will take approximately 18 months to complete.
Park Closure
The middle section of Garfield Square will be closed to the public. During construction, temporary toilets will be provided near the park entrance at the corner of 25th Street and Harrison Street. Soccer Fields, Children’s Play Area, and the 26th Street Lawn will remain open during construction.
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Garfield Pool Project Update 7/22!
Much progress has been made over the past couple months on the utility and sitework, Read on... -
Garfield Pool Project Update 5/13!
Construction has continued through Shelter In Place, albeit at a reduced pace. Read on... -
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FEB 2020
Construction is well underway for the Garfield Pool renovation project. The glass installation has begun, the sitework around the buildings has Read on... -
GARFIELD POOL – CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
We are making great progress on the construction at Garfield Pool. The old clubhouse building has been demolished Read on... -
ANNOUNCEMENT: GARFIELD POOL CLOSING OCTOBER 15TH!
The Recreation & Park Department is excited to announce the upcoming renovation of the Garfield Pool and Clubhouse Read on... -
PROJECT UPDATE
The Garfield Pool Renovation is coming soon! The Department will be opening bids for the construction contract on June 27th. Read on...
Key Documents
Meeting Materials
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Noah Levy
Project ManagerPhone: 1-628-652-6633