City of Rocky River, Ohio

Pool Updates

Civic Center Indoor Pool Project Updates

(3/29/26)

Beginning May 18th, the indoor pool will close, with the anticipated reopening of September 8th, 2026. The outdoor pool will be opening May 18th at 6:30am. Please view our Water Zone page for additional information on hours, pricing and schedules.

Current Civic Center membership may swim at Westlake’s indoor pool from May 18th-May 31st, 2026. Members must sign in at their Welcome Desk upon entry. Westlake’s indoor pool is closing for renovations on June 1st, 2026.

Beginning in June, current Civic Center members will be able to swim at Fairview Gemini’s indoor pool. We do not have a confirmed date of opening.

If a current Civic Center member would like to put their membership on a freeze, until the HVAC project is completed, please fill out the form to the right.

(2/25/2026) Project Timeline

Engineers are narrowing the anticipated indoor pool closure to approximatelyMemorial Day through Labor Day 2026. This timeline remains an estimate and will be confirmed once construction scheduling is finalized.

Memberships

Indoor pool users will have the option to freeze their Civic Center memberships for the duration of the project.
Instructions and a simple online request form will be provided prior to the closure.

Alternative Swimming Options

The City is coordinating with neighboring communities and local pools regarding potential reciprocal indoor swimming opportunities during construction. Because several other aquatic facilities are also completing capital improvements this year, availability and timing may vary. Confirmed options will be shared once finalized.

Outdoor Pool & Programming

The outdoor pool will operate as scheduled this summer and will continue to require a seasonal outdoor pool pass. The outdoor pool functions as a separate seasonal facility with its own staffing, operating costs, and capacity limits.

Staff are also evaluating additional operational options and programming adjustments to best serve residents during the indoor pool closure.

Ongoing Updates

The City will continue providing updates as timelines, accommodations, and program adjustments are finalized. We appreciate the community’s patience as we complete this important long-term facility improvement.

(11/17/2025) Legislation was approved by City Council last week and the purchase order has been issued to move forward with the project. There is a pre-construction meeting scheduled for this week to begin setting the formalized plan with CRS Metalworks and the City of Rocky River. As we have more information on the project, we will continue to post updates.

(10/27/2025) Rocky River City Council is currently considering legislation authorizing the replacement of the dehumidification unit for the Civic Center Indoor Pool. The project will require a temporary pool closure - anticipated for Summer 2026, with the exact timeline to be determined as details are finalized.

The Recreation Department is exploring options to best support our members and aquatic programs during the closure, including membership freezes and alternative locations for swim opportunities.

Please visit our website regularly for project updates and additional information as it becomes available.

Thank you for your continued support as we work to enhance our facilities for the Rocky River community.

Current Civic Center members may put their memberships on hold from May 18th-September 8th, 2026 (anticipated reopening). Time will be added to memberships once the indoor pool reopens.

The membership freeze will include all members listed on a membership. Members must place hold by June 1, 2026.

Members may not use Fairview Gemini Center or Westlake Recreation while membership is on hold.

FAQs:

  • The current unit is original to construction of the Civic Center Addition in 2007.

  • Civic Center Members will need to purchase an outdoor pool pass to utilize the Outdoor Pool during the indoor closure.

  • The closure is only expected to impact the natatorium, not the remainder of the facility.

  • The closure should take 3-4 months with the entire project taking roughly 290 days.

  • Programming should have minimal impacts. We will utilize the outdoor pool (if the dates align) for aquatic programming.

  • Fairview Park is offering reciprocal use of their new pool (pending completion timeline).

  • Westlake anticipates a similar closure of their pool; we do not anticipate that our members will have access to their pool during our closure.