Prospect Pool News Today

The city has scheduled Memorial Day weekend for a “soft” opening this year at Prospect Pool, followed by a week off, then a full opening for the season on June 1, according to Interim City Manager Nate Kissell at a City Council meeting Monday. The soft opening will “get the lumps and bumps worked out,” […]

The Central Blair Recreation and Park Commission will honor retired US Foods Area President Rocco Alianiello with its Respected Citizen Award at the commission’s annual Community Classic Dinner in February. Featured speaker will be former Steelers receiver Louis Lipps. “(Alianiello) doesn’t think he’s done anything to deserve (the award),” said commission Executive Director Mike Hofer […]

As I followed the Mirror articles throughout the late spring regarding the city’s discussions about the feasibility of opening Prospect Pool, I was skeptical

The Blair Regional YMCA will host free swimming lessons starting Monday at Prospect Pool, Altoona. Sessions will run from June 26-29, July 10-13, July 17-20,

The season’s grand opening of Prospect Pool on Saturday drew 674 people — including 419 children, according to city officials. “I think that’s a recor

Dylan Kratzer (left) and Jeff Arthurs of Altoona City Public Works install a new safety cable on the deck at Prospect Pool on Thursday. The pool will host a g

The city has postponed its opening day extravaganza for Prospect Pool by a week, from the originally scheduled May 27 to June 3. The delay is necessary becaus

About 50 people showed up Saturday to help get Prospect Pool ready to open later this month. They scraped and painted the concession stand, the filter buildin

Having taken over operation of Prospect Pool from the Central Blair Recreation and Park Commission recently, the city has been making preparations to open the f

Luke Hughes is a Devil. This post recaps that glorious news, what it means for the prospect pool, and provides a final update for the Devils prospects in the CHL.