In 2010, the GALSA boarded voted to keep the Greenville
Memorial Pool closed for the season. The decision was
undertaken due to the fact that the facility needs to be
renovated. In 2008, an updated feasibility study was
completed which highlighted areas of the pool which need to
be addressed.
The Borough of Greenville is currently working with
community organizations to raise money so that the pool can
reopen in the future. The Borough of Greenville plans on
submitting a grant application to the Department of
Conservation and Natural Resources in 2011 for grant
funding.
For information about how you can help raise money for
Greenville Memorial Pool, contact Borough Manager Scott
Andrejchak at (724) 588-4193, ext. 407
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The Greenville Memorial Swimming Pool (GMSP) was built in 1950-51
after years of planning and designing. The original pool was 50 feet
wide by 105 feet long with a carbon steel basin that slopes from 3
feet to 11 feet deep and held 240,000 gallons of water. A kiddie
wading pool was also built (17 feet by 20 feet) ranging from 7 – 18
inches deep. As of this writing, it is being assumed that this type
of pool basin is the first of its kind. There has not been any
significant evidence to refute this claim. Until something appears,
Greenville can add this notch to its historical belt.
Designed by George Jewett
of the Chicago Bridge and Iron Co., the pool was dedicated on July
16, 1952 as a living memorial to those who served in the nations’
wars from Greenville. The pool officially opened for swimming five
days later. Approximately 15 years later another section was added
to the pool (the current ‘L’ shape) and added another 30,000 gallons
of water to the pool, bringing its total to 270,000 gallons. |
