ALBANY, NY – Mayor Kathy Sheehan is excited to announce that Governor Hochul and New York State has awarded the City of Albany $10 million for the construction of the Lincoln Park Pool. This funding was granted through the NY SWIMS initiative, New York’s biggest investment in swimming since the New Deal. This additional funding will support the City’s efforts to build a new the Lincoln Park Pool and ensure it continues to be a jewel of the South End neighborhood.
Construction of the pool is currently underway, and the city’s goal continues to be opening the new Lincoln Park Pool on July 4, 2025.
The new Lincoln Park Pool will include:
- Zero-Entry Pool (10,000 sq. ft.) with In-Water Spray Features
- 10-Lane ½ Size Olympic Lap Pool (5,620 sq. ft.)
- Splash Pad (6,000 sq. ft.)
- Water Slide
- Restrooms and Shade Pavilions
- Picnic patio
Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan said, “The Lincoln Park Pool is a staple within the City of Albany, and I would like to thank the State and the Governor’s Office for recognizing the critical role this pool plays in our community, and helping to fund its rehabilitation. As summers continue to get hotter, and the effects of climate change become more significant, it is important to ensure residents are able to stay cool. Through community resources like pools and splash pads, we can do that in a way that is also fun. I look forward to seeing you all at the pool upon its completion! I also want to thank Senator Breslin, Assemblymember Fahy, and Assemblymember McDonald for securing the NY SWIMS funding in the New York State budget.”
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