Asheville — February 4, 2024: City of Asheville officials announced that the outdoor pool in Malvern Hills Park will not open this summer. During the pool’s 2023 inspection, Buncombe County Environmental Health inspectors recommended Asheville Parks and Recreation (APR) staff proactively assess and address maintenance needs that could impact community safety in future years. While the APR aquatics professionals were able to safely keep the facility operational through last summer using short-term fixes, the pool can no longer be repaired.