Gypsum Rec Center pool will close for maintenance from March 31 to April 18
The Gypsum Recreation Center pool will be temporarily closed from March 31 to April 18 for essential maintenance to improve the swimming experience for users.
The pool will be drained to facilitate the installation of new pool grates that comply with national safety standards. Additionally, the pool’s 18-year-old pump room filters will be cleaned of their original filtration sand and new filtration sand will be added to improve efficiency.
A new moss chamber will also be installed to optimize pool chemistry and ensure the smooth operation of the chlorine and CO2 systems. The slide’s interior and exterior will be completely refurbished, including sanding and applying a new glossy finish.
Because there is an underground spring beneath the recreation center, this work must be completed when the water table is low enough to drain the pool safely. Once maintenance is complete, the Gypsum Fire Department will assist in filling the pool, which holds 88,000 gallons of water. The heating process will take approximately four days to bring the water to the ideal temperature of 84 degrees.
This project, along with all ongoing capital improvement projects to the facility, are shared expenses between the Town of Gypsum and Mountain Rec as part of an ownership and facility operations agreement. The town owns the 18-year-old facility, while Mountain Rec operates it. Both entities are collaborating on a capital improvement plan for the future which includes reroofing the mezzanine this year, a complete roof replacement of the entire building in 2026, and installation of new cardio equipment in 2026. The gymnasium and gymnastics area will also receive new lighting this year.
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For more information, contact Scott Ruff at (970) 688-7323 or email sruff@mountainrec.org.
