Community pools on the endangered list in the city of Dallas

(Dallas City Council) – Should the city of Dallas 2025 budget include cuts to neighborhood pools? This is one of the burning questions that must be answered by the Dallas City Council in the next few weeks during the budget sessions.There are six pools on the endangered list due to the aged structures. They include Bonnie View (Opened 1963), Everglade (Opened 1975), Glendale (Opened 1949), Grauwyler (Opened 1947), Martin Weiss (Opened 1953), Tommie M. Allen (Opened 1970) and Walnut Hill (Opened 1954).Related Stories One suggestion for keeping these locations is to seek partnerships and philanthropic dollars to completely overhaul the facility.Dallas neighborhood swimming pools are more than just places to cool off on a hot summer day. They are lifelines for our communities, providing crucial public health benefits, fostering community cohesion, ensuring safety, and offering invaluable educational opportunities.First and foremost, swimming pools promote physical activity, which is essential for preventing chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. For many of our underserved communities, our neighborhood pools are one of the few affordable options for exercise and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.But the benefits don’t stop there. Our pools serve as vital communal spaces where people of all ages and backgrounds...