{"id":131031,"date":"2024-05-24T11:33:12","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T15:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=131031"},"modified":"2024-05-24T11:33:12","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T15:33:12","slug":"join-us-today-for-irving-pool-grand-opening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=131031","title":{"rendered":"Join us TODAY for Irving Pool Grand Opening"},"content":{"rendered":"

We hope you can join us today for the grand opening celebration of Irving Pool TODAY Friday May 24, 2024<\/strong>!  Mayor Matt Tuerk and Parks & Rec Director Mandy Tolino will host a community block party with free entry for all from 3:30-7pm at the Irving Pool site at 731 N Irving St<\/a> Allentown<\/a> PA<\/a> 18109<\/a>. A brief ribbon cutting ceremony will begin promptly at 4pm. There is free face painting and sports activities like pickleball, softball, soccer, and baseball. The first 250 guests will receive a complimentary Kona ice cup.<\/p>

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Pool season pass holders will be able to join a private sneak peek of the facility starting at noon. Passes are available at https:\/\/bit.ly\/3JPEGto<\/a>.<\/p>

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Please note: E Tilghman St will be closed starting at noon.<\/p>

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Irving Pool is a Class D activity pool with a beach front entrance, three-foot deep wading area, water features, amenities, whirlpool-type feature, swim lap lanes and a bath house \u2013 open only to residents<\/u><\/strong> for the 2024 Allentown pool season.<\/p>

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The design is based on input derived from public meetings, with the addition of swim lap lanes. Construction for the pool begin in June 2023.<\/p>

The new pool complex features two buildings \u2013 one for bather check-in and one to house public restrooms, a lifeguard room, and the pool equipment. There are three restrooms on the pool deck and three restrooms facing the park for general public use at all times during the year.<\/p>

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All features of the complex are 100% accessible for all bathers regardless of ability and\/or physical limitations.<\/p>

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There are four tall water spray features within the beach entry area for younger bathers to enjoy. A large circular vortex whirlpool is located at the center of the pool to provide swirling water for recreation. A long underwater bench, with seating cove encircling a gentle fountain feature, provides a quiet area for gathering away from the spray and vortex recreation features. A two-lane twenty-five-yard lap area completes the assembly. The lap area can be used for recreation, wellness, or training.<\/p>

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The design concept was created by BKP Architects, and the work is being done by Mohawk Contracting & Development. <\/p>

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The pool will operate on a schedule as follows: weekends only through June 7 from 12-7pm, daily admission from June through August 11 from 12-7pm, and returning to a weekend-only schedule from August 12 to September 2. Daily admission is $2, and children ages 4 and under enter for free.<\/p>

Information provided to TVL by:<\/p>

Genesis Ortega<\/p>

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