Your Questions, Answered

    • Pool shell resurfacing and retiling

    • Full replacement of seasonal bubble

    • Refurbish pool deck and new deck coating

    • New flooring and paint throughout the Aquatics Center

    • Upgraded lockers, changing stalls, benches, and showers

    • Expanded accessibility features, including ADA entry improvements

    • Exterior walkway and trail connectivity improvements

    • Creation of a universal locker room space for families and individuals with additional needs

  • Yes. Recent improvements included infrastructure and equipment upgrades completed in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026, including a new pool water heater, emergency backup systems, entry doors, and a rebuilt pool pump.

    The upcoming closure focuses on larger structural repairs and long-term facility enhancements.

  • The pool liner replacement process requires:

    • Removal of the existing concrete liner and tile

    • Structural repairs as needed

    • Installation of new tile and concrete liner

    • Significant curing time before refilling and reopening the pool

    This timeline ensures all work is completed properly and safely.

  • The YWCA has partnered with New Hanover County Parks & Gardens to provide access to the Echo Farms Pool during the renovation period.

    Location:
    4112 Echo Farms Blvd
    Wilmington, NC 28412

    Additional scheduling and access details will be shared by July 15.

  • Programming is expected to include:

    • Lap swim

    • Water walking

    • Shallow water aerobics

    • Deep water aerobics

    • Recreational swim opportunities

    Please Note:

    • Group swim lessons and swim team programming will not be offered during the closure

    • Private lessons may be available during designated YWCA swim times

    • Echo Farms does not have pool lighting or a pool heater

    A full schedule will be released in mid-July.

  • Please visit the pool front desk or send us an email to let us know how you’d like to manage your account during this closure.

    YWCA Annual Memberships

    • Membership renewals scheduled for August and September will be extended to October 1.

    • Automatic payments will be paused during the closure.

    • Renewals will resume in person once the facility reopens.

    Monthly Pool Pass Holders – Draft Billing

    Cancel your pool pass

    • Switch your account to a pay-per-visit option, allowing you to pay a daily entry fee only when you use the pool.

    Place your pool pass on hold

    • Pool passes may be paused for August and September and automatically resume October 1.

    Convert to a tax-deductible donation

    • Pool pass payments may be converted into a donation supporting Aquatics Center operations.

    Monthly Pool Pass Holders – Prepaid Plans

    Transfer prepaid months

    • Apply the value of August and September to future months on your account.

    • Support ongoing Aquatics Center operations through a converted prepaid balance donation.

    • Receive a refund or system credit for prepaid August and September months.

  • Community support is essential to maintaining and enhancing the Aquatics Center. Your donation directly supports these improvements and helps ensure we can continue serving the Lower Cape Fear community for years to come.

    We invite you to be part of this effort—give today and help sustain and strengthen this resource for future generations.

    Click HERE to donate.

  • For additional questions regarding memberships, programming, or closure logistics, contact:

    pooldir@ywca-lowercapefear.org

The YWCA Lower Cape Fear Aquatics Center has been a place where generations have learned to swim, built confidence, and found community. As we invest in a transformative $2.3 million renovation, we're ensuring this vital community resource remains safe, welcoming, and accessible for years to come. From critical facility improvements and enhanced accessibility to upgraded amenities and expanded opportunities for youth and families, every dollar brings us closer to creating a stronger future. Join us in helping to Fill the Pool - because every gift creates lasting impact, one wave at a time.

Ready to make an impact? Click the graphic to donate or click here: bit.ly/4eD7qpq.

Aquatics Center
Temporary Closure

Closure Dates: August 3, 2026 – October 2026

The YWCA Aquatics Center will temporarily close for facility renovations and upgrades beginning August 3. These improvements are designed to enhance the swimmer experience, address routine maintenance needs, and support long-term operations of the Aquatics Center for our valued members and future generations to come.