Burlington Weighs Future of Dankwardt Park Pool

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Burlington officials are gathering public input as they consider the future of the swimming pool at Dankwardt Park, which has been closed for the past two years due to aging infrastructure and ongoing maintenance problems. The city has hired a consulting firm to evaluate options and guide the planning process, including presenting a conceptual design for a $12 million aquatic center.

Why it matters

The Dankwardt Park pool has been a longtime community asset, but its deteriorating condition has forced the city to shut it down. As officials weigh whether to replace the pool, they are seeking public feedback to ensure any new facility meets the needs and desires of Burlington residents.

The details

The more than 50-year-old pool has reached the end of its useful life, with aging mechanical systems, filtration equipment, and underground piping. Before the facility closed, it was also losing an estimated 10,000 gallons of water per day because of liner and leakage issues.

• The Dankwardt Park pool has been closed for the past two years.

What’s next

City officials say they want community feedback before deciding what should replace the aging Dankwardt Park pool facility.