The Border View Family YMCA in San Ysidro, California, reopened its pool after a three-year closure due to pandemic-related repairs. The upgraded pool, funded by a $1 million grant from San Diego County, provides a vital resource for communities with limited swimming access. The facility offers swimming lessons, water exercise classes, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Sonia Contreras 59, instructor for the Water Aerobics group at the Border View Family YMCA taking a group photo in San Ysidro on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 in San Diego, California. its doors nearly three years ago after a long pandemic shutdown, its swimming pool remained closed for repairs, with no date for when it might reopen, fueling rumors of an indefinite closure.
Mia Andrade 19, doing laps in the pool at the Border View Family YMCA in San Ysidro on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 in San Diego, California. “It was without water for around four years and just with years of having no water, the inside of the pool got damaged through sun exposure,” said Aquatics Director Jesus Aguirre.
The pool offers five lanes for individual swimming and two lanes designated for children and families. It also has a ramp and assisted lift to allow people with limited mobility to ease into the water. There are also restrooms, shaded seating areas and a reopened locker area.
COMMUNITY POOL REOPENING SWIMMING LESSONS YMCA SAN DIEGO
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