On the Pool Deck

• Pool relining and retiling

• Replacement of approximately 60% of the pool deck

• Application of a heat-reducing deck coating

• Replacement of starting blocks

Inside the Aquatics Building

• New flooring and fresh paint throughout

• New changing stalls, lockers, and benches

• Installation of a swimsuit spinner

• New water fountains

• Shower upgrades, including temperature control valves

• Addition of a vanity area in the women’s locker room

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

Exterior Updates

• Expanded walkway from the parking lot to the pool

• Connection to the Holly Tree Road Trail

• ADA push-button entry installation

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.

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.

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

pooldir@ywca-lowercapefear.org