It's a summer of water activities in Central Long Beach, thanks to the reopening of the City’s newly renovated pool at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park (1910 Lemon Ave.).

On June 23, City leaders and community members joined together to celebrate the pool’s reopening just in time for the hot summer months. With the pool’s new amenities, community members of all abilities can engage in fun, recreational play, connect with friends and neighbors, and stay cool and active all summer long.

Both the main swimming pool and learner swimming pool received upgrades to enhance accessibility and safety. New battery-powered pool lifts were installed and new interior plaster, tile depth markers and upgraded underwater light fixtures were added. Pools also received upgrades to its circulation, filtration and chemical systems for cleaner, safer and more energy-efficient operations.

Outside the pool, upgrades include pool deck repairs, waterproof coating, new perimeter tile and refurbished diving stands. Restrooms received new plumbing and locker rooms were improved along with other refreshed spaces throughout to extend the useful life of the facility and enhance the visitor experience.

For more information about this Elevate ’28 project, visit the project page.

King Park Pool is a year-round, indoor public pool offering recreational swim, water exercise classes, swimming lessons and more and is open seven days a week. Children must be at least 48 inches tall or accompanied by an adult in the water at all times.

More information about the pool, including schedules and entry fees, is available on the webpage.