Photo and reporting by Stacie Joy
After a brief delay, the long-dormant mini pool in Tompkins Square Park is expected to reopen this Friday, following minor repairs and final inspections.
Park staff filled the pool with water last week, as we first noted here, but parkgoers soon noticed it had been drained again.
According to the Parks Department, two leaks — one along a seam and another in the circulation line — were discovered and repaired late Friday into Saturday morning. The epoxy used in the fix needed time to fully cure before the pool could be refilled and cleared for use.
Between the pandemic and field house renovations, the pool has been out of commission for years, and there was some sinking in the back that had to be leveled, according to a Parks Department employee.
The city will inspect the site tomorrow. Barring any issues, the pool is still on track to open to the public on Friday at 11 a.m.
The pool, restricted to use by children and their guardians, will operate in two daily sessions: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m., with a one-hour afternoon break for cleaning.
"A lot of families are pleased with the community revitalization area, and we hope families will be happy with the pool," a Parks Department employee told us. "We've made great strides and improvements getting the area ready. It will be used by kids and families; Tompkins is a family-oriented location."
A tent and a table will be installed at the pool entrance this week to prepare for the opening.
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