ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville Parks and Recreation has released updated design plans for the long-awaited rebuild of the Malvern Hills Park pool in West Asheville, a nearly 90-year-old facility that closed in 2024 after being deemed unsafe for continued operation.
The city hosted a drop-in meeting Tuesday evening at West Asheville Park to showcase professional renderings and gather public input. Officials said the design reflects safety codes, environmental compliance, budget limitations and feedback from a community survey conducted last spring.
The pool replacement will be funded through $20 million in General Obligation Parks and Recreation Bonds approved by voters. Plans call for upgraded utilities, new pool equipment, fencing, accessible parking, and renovations to the adjacent bathhouse, which last underwent significant updates in the 1970s.
While the current design slightly reduces the pool’s size, including a smaller deep-water section, officials emphasized that public input remains a critical part of the process…