NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The new Rosenwald Pool and Pool House at 1120 S. Broad Street are now open after a $2.3 million renovation. Hurricane Katrina severely damaged the pool and house nearly eleven years ago.
“This summer, New Orleanians of all ages will have yet another place to cool off and enjoy all the benefits of NORDC’s summer swim programming,” said Mayor Mitch Landrieu. “Today is another sign of renewal and reinvestment in the B.W. Cooper neighborhood as we open the new Rosenwald Pool and Pool House. Our goal is to provide safe, accessible facilities for all of our residents, and with each new project, we are making good on our promise to rebuild this city better than before.”
The new Rosenwald Pool is a 3.6 to 5 feet deep, 85,000-gallon swimming pool that is furnished with American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant equipment. The 2,500-square-foot pool house features separate male and female changing areas and outdoor shower stations. In September of 2015, the City celebrated the opening of the new $8.5 million Rosenwald Center.
According to the city, there are 15 pools open to the public. From now until Sept. 4, 2016, the Rosenwald Pool will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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