Foley moving forward with plans for new aquatic center
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A new aquatics center is coming to Foley, replacing the outdoor pool at Max Griffin Park that has served the city for more than 70 years.
Plans for an indoor aquatic center have been in the works for several years with the city hosting public comment sessions since the original plan was put in place.
The city has announced construction plans are now complete + the bidding process will start later this year. Construction is expected to begin by the end of 2026.
The project is expected to take roughly 18 months to complete after construction begins.
The Aquatics Center will be built in Max Griffin Park on West Roosevelt Avenue near the site of the existing outdoor swimming pool. The current pool will remain open while the aquatics center is under construction.
“We’re going from a Memorial Day to the start of school facility to a year-round center that more meets the needs of our citizens. It’s time we had this in Foley.”
Ralph Hellmich, Foley mayor
The current outdoor pool will be replaced with a different facility after the Aquatics Center opens. Hellmich said proposals for facilities at the site of the existing outdoor pool include a splash pad or pavilion.
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