After a 5-year closure, the Border View YMCA has reopened its swimming pool.
The Border View YMCA pool closed in 2020 due to the pandemic and for financial reasons, had to stay shut down until nowFor a decade, it was the only accessible pool in the Otay Mesa area, and now the vital resource has returned.It may be quiet now, but leaders at the YMCA are looking forward to a pool full of kids.The Border View YMCA pool closed in 2020 due to the pandemic and for financial reasons, had to stay shut down until now.
The pumps have been replaced, the pool has been replastered, and the deck is brand new. They’ve even added some coyote statues to scare off the birds. Most importantly though, the YMCA says they’re proud to reopen in an area where there aren’t many accessible pools. It will serve 43,000 residents, including over 4,200 elementary school students.
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