Bloomington, Ind. ~ Bloomington's Parks and Recreation department has announced the opening of Mills Pool, located at 1100 W. 14th St., on June 19. This comes after the discovery of a significant leak during preseason preparations, which required repairs to be made in order for the pool to operate safely through the 2026 season.

According to Tim Street, Director of Parks and Recreation, the repairs completed this spring have addressed the immediate concerns that prevented the pool from opening. However, he cautions that there are still underlying issues with the facility that need to be fully resolved.

The leak was discovered while staff was filling the pool for the season. Due to much of the plumbing system being located beneath the pool deck, Parks and Recreation enlisted a leak detection firm to identify and isolate the source of the problem. While these repairs have allowed for the pool to open this summer, further investigation and construction work will be necessary after it closes for the season.

In order to determine the scope of long-term repairs and future capital needs, a comprehensive assessment of Mills Pool's infrastructure is expected to take place this fall. Street acknowledges that this delayed opening may have been frustrating for swimmers, families, and neighborhood residents who were looking forward to using Mills Pool. He expresses gratitude for their patience while staff worked diligently to identify and fix the issue.

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Mills Pool will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting, beginning on June 19. The current hours of operation can be found on the Splash & Skate Hotline at 812-349-3741. General admission is $7 per person, with economy punch passes available for $100 (which includes 20 admissions) and season passes priced at $90 for unlimited admission during the 2026 season.

For qualifying children, there are also pool admission fee waivers available thanks in part to support from Bloomington Parks Foundation. Interested individuals can apply for a waiver or contact Parks and Recreation at 812-349-3700 for more information. Additionally, admission to the pool will be free on Saturday, July 4.

Updates on Mills Pool, as well as other projects and facilities, will be shared through the Parks and Recreation website and social media channels as more information becomes available. Those interested can also sign up to receive Parks and Recreation news via email. With the repairs now completed, Bloomington residents can look forward to enjoying a safe and fun summer at Mills Pool.

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