Parks director warns aging pool infrastructure will require costly repairs; council hears options
At Princeton’s 2026 budget hearing, the parks director outlined multiple pool repairs — missing tile, worn surfaces and failed bearings — and told the council he will provide photos and cost estimates; he also flagged playground grants, tennis court repair and how concession start‑up costs are recorded in the Park fund.
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The parks director told the council during the 2026 budget hearing that the city’s outdoor pool is showing age and will need several substantial repairs, and he will provide photos and detailed estimates at the next meeting. He said missing edge tiles, recurring surface repairs and failed bearings on a large play bucket were among the most urgent items and recommended purchasing some chemicals this fiscal year to reduce next year’s purchasing burden.
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