Roosevelt Island Sportspark Pool And Gym Closed Since September 2021 For $11 Million Renovation Project - When Will Sportspark Open Residents Ask?

The Roosevelt Island Sportspark Pool and Gym closed September 1, 2021 for an $11 million renovation currently being undertaken by the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC). 

 As previously reported:

... Sportspark is a state-provided recreation facility that serves Roosevelt Island and the community. The Sportspark Building consists of two floors and is approximately 56,000 gross square feet. After 40 years of use, the facility is in need of infrastructure and general renovations to accommodate current and future programming and operational needs. 

The Sportspark Renovation project entails demolition and removal of existing mechanical, electric, and plumbing (“MEP”) infrastructure serving the East and West portion of the facility; and the installation of two new HVAC units and new ductwork in the Eastside pool area. In addition to this, installation air handling units will also be installed, as well as unit heaters, among other renovations on the east and west side locker rooms. Steel dunnage will be done for HVAC on the roof; and upgrades to the fire alarm, and a BMS system, will also be installed in the facility. 

For Sportspark, architectural upgrades include reconfiguring locker rooms, upgrades to finishes, and new light fixtures on the East and West Side. Work on the Westside consists of a new administration office, new reception area, new weight room, a renovated multipurpose room for the second floor, and new gym flooring. Finally, upgrades will be made to the main Westside entrance with a new curtain wall and exterior cladding with “Sportspark” signage....

Image From June 2021 RIOC Board Meeting President's Report

RIOC originally projected the Sportspark renovations to be completed by the Spring of 2022 but that was pushed back to September and then the Fall of 2022.

A few days ago, a resident took these photos of the Sportspark Pool Entrance

Pool area

and basketball court.

Last Monday, I asked RIOC Vice President of Communications Akeem Jamal:

Is there an update on the status of Sportspark renovation. I have some pictures of the current status .... Many residents have been asking when the Sportspark pool will be opening. Last spring Rioc said it will open in September/ the Fall. 

Mr Jamal replied:

An update will be coming from RIOC on Sportspark renovation in the coming weeks. At this time the project is on target for completion early Fall.

One resident expressed some hope that an "early" Fall" Sportspark opening may imply an opening sooner than just the Fall.