Good New Year's News For Roosevelt Island Swimmers - Sportspark Pool Renovations Delayed To Later In 2020, Will Close Temporarily First Week Of 2020 But Reopen January 6

Earlier this month the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) announced plans to close the Sportspark Pool 
 

beginning January 1 for renovations. Roosevelt Island Sportspark Pool swimmers were unhappy to learn that there were no other pools available during the time Sportspark Pool was closed unless they lived in one of the indoor building pools in Rivercross and Westview buildings.

A Roosevelt Island Tiptster reported last Saturday that the Sportspark Pool renovations were being delayed and would not close this winter for renovations. According to the Tipster:

... the pool will close on January 1 and re-open about a week later. The locker room renovations have been postponed until April.

I asked RIOC today about the status of the Sportspark Pool. RIOC Public Information Officer Terrence McCauley replied with good news for Roosevelt Island Sportspark swimmers:

After reviewing responses for the Requests for Proposals (RFP) it received for the planned Sportspark renovations, RIOC has made the determination to re-issue the RFP. This will delay closure due to renovations until later in 2020. Sportspark will remain open until then.

However, the east side (pool) of Sportspark will be temporarily closed from Wednesday, January 1, 2020 through Sunday, January 5, 2020 so that our staff may undertake extensive cleaning of that part of the facility. The west side (gym/multipurpose) will operate on a normal schedule throughout this time.

The Pool

The pool is now available for permitting from Monday, January 6, 2020 through Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Please contact Lt. Wanda Coleman or Stephanie Patino at PSD at 212-832-4545 for details.

Open Swim hours:

Monday – Friday 7AM – 11AM

Saturday – Sunday 12:00PM – 7:00PM

We thank you for your cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience.

More info on Sportspark Pool at the RIOC web site.

UPDATE  12/31 -  A Roosevelt Island Parent asked:

Does that mean the kids swim classes will continue?

RIOC Public Information Officer Terrence McCauley answers:

Since we do not know exactly when the facility will close for renovations, we will not be able to offer any swim classes at this time.