In the summer 2008, the renovated pool opened for the first time. Renovations to the outdoor pool are part of a $9.1 million project funded by private donations and a long list of other funders. In addition to the outdoor pool, the project includes an indoor pool and expanded parking. In partnership with the City of York and Grace Brethren Church plans are underway to create parking on the north side of Willis run and to build a pedestrian bridge that leads to the pool areas.

The new outdoor pool, located at the corner of North Newberry Street and Parkway Boulevard, includes underwater benches for grandparents and parents to sit in the water, multiple water play structures and a water wheel and slide.

The outdoor center will also have a few lanes for lap swimming and recreational swimming and a shallow swimming area for children. The recreational pool is up to five feet deep. There will also be a grass area with picnic tables, a concession area and certified lifeguards on duty.

In addition to the outdoor pool, the Graham Aquatic Center includes an indoor pool.

The 33,000 square foot indoor facility will serve all of the YMCA’s competitive programs. This will also provide an opportunity to offer group lessons to school districts that don’t have their own pools. The indoor facility will also provide an economic boost to the city by enabling the City and the YMCA to host large invitational meets. For more information about the Graham Aquatic Center call Karen Ruppert at the YMCA at 843-7884, ext. 263 or send an e-mail to kruppert@yorkcoymca.org

For more information about the YMCA visit www.yorkcoymca.org

City Council Passes Resolution Announcing Agreement with YMCA of York and York County

Resolution No. 110, Session 2007, A Resolution authorizing an agreement with the YMCA of York and York County for a Ground Lease for the Farquhar Park Pool site, which the YMCA will improve said site to include a new outdoor public swimming pool and a new indoor competitive swimming pool, was introduced by Washington, read at length, and on motion of Washington, seconded by Smallwood, Resolution No. 110 came up for discussion.
 
Larry Richardson, President, YMCA, thanked the Mayor, Administration, and Council for its ongoing support.  He said the YMCA has committed to building an indoor and outdoor pool facility.  “The indoor pool complex will be a state-of-the-art aquatics facility that will become a York City destination for thousands of visitors each year through competitions and events.  It will create new programming opportunities for the community such as swimming classes, diving, and water polo as well as allow branch pools to have more lap swimming and class time.  The outdoor pool will run similarly to the current outdoor pool but will feature improved recreational opportunities such as a spray-ground, a volleyball court, and appropriate “age zones” for multigenerational fun.