Save the Pool!

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The Save the Pool! campaign is a community-led initiative to bring new life to the Princeville Aquatic Center, which has been closed since the end of the 2022 pool season. After the season concluded, plans were set in motion to permanently shut down the facility. Demolition efforts began shortly thereafter, with essential pool equipment—including pumps, water lines, and electrical systems—being removed. The locker rooms were also stripped of plumbing, stalls, and showers.

Before the demolition could be fully completed, a group of dedicated community members stepped in to halt the process. Recognizing the pool’s long-standing importance to the town, these individuals formed a non-profit organization known as the Princeville Aquatic Center (PAC) to take ownership of the facility and lead the effort to restore and reopen it for community use.

The Princeville Aquatic Center (PAC) non-profit organization now officially owns the facility. The group is made up of local residents who are passionate about saving the pool and preserving it for future generations. They have already achieved meaningful progress, but much work lies ahead. 

The campaign is now focused on undoing the demolition work that had already begun and preparing the facility for critical repairs. With much of the infrastructure removed, significant effort is needed to restore the pool to operating condition. Contractors have assessed the facility and provided quotes for necessary repairs, which include reinstalling mechanical systems, restoring electrical and plumbing lines, and rebuilding the locker room facilities.

This is a large undertaking that will require strong community support and generous contributions to bring the pool back into service.

There are many ways you can help bring the Princeville Aquatic Center back to life. Whether you give a little or a lot, your support makes a big difference.

Click here to visit our Donations page for full details on how to contribute.

The Princeville Aquatic Center is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Tax ID #99-2080773). All donations are tax-deductible and go directly toward the restoration and reopening of the pool.

For decades, the Princeville Aquatic Center has been a beloved part of summer life in our town. In a small community like ours, a local pool is more than a fun amenity—it’s a rare and valuable gathering place for families, kids, and residents of all ages.

Many surrounding towns no longer have public pools, which makes preserving this one all the more important. With your help, we can ensure the Aquatic Center continues to serve as a safe, joyful, and memorable part of Princeville summers for years to come.

Although the journey has had its challenges, the campaign has already reached several major milestones. Ownership of the facility has transferred to the PAC, and contractors have provided detailed repair assessments. The next phase is focused on fundraising and beginning the first rounds of essential repairs.

Every dollar raised will go directly toward restoring this treasured community asset. With your continued support, we can bring the Princeville Aquatic Center back to life.