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Converse Community Pool Rennovation

The Converse Community Pool rennovation is a joint investment by the City of Convese, the Converse Economic Development Corporation, and Texas Parks and Wildlife to modernize the community's only public aquatic facility. The project replaces aging infrastructure and enhances visitor comfort and safety. The goal is to improve the residents experience at the pool while extending the useful life of the pool for decades to come.

Where The Project Stands Today

Last Updated: Project Completed August 2025

The completed improvements to the City Pool are highlighted as part of Converse's broader vision for investing in community spaces that support everyday quality of life. In the Economic Development Director's message, the renovated pool is identified alongside other community investments as an example of projects shaped by resident feedback and long-term planning. The project reflects the City's commitment to creating places where families can gather, enjoy recreation, and strengthen community connections while supporting the long-term vision established through the City's planning efforts.

The Converse Community Pool is the city's only public pool and one of its most popular park amenities. Modernizing aging infrastructure helps improve reliability, comfort, and safety while creating a better experience for residents and visitors who depend on the facility during the summer months.

This project reflects ongoing collaboration between the Converse City Council and the Converse Economic Development Corporation. Resident feedback helped inform the EDC's first quality-of-life investment following the expansion of its mission, with additional funding support available through a matching Texas Parks and Wildlife grant.

The project focuses on rehabilitating existing facilities rather than replacing them. Improvements address aging infrastructure while enhancing visitor comfort, functionality, and appearance. Converse EDC is overseeing project implementation in coordination with the City to deliver long-term improvements to this valued community amenity.

The rehabilitation is designed to provide residents with a more reliable, comfortable, and enjoyable public pool experience. By extending the life of this important community asset, the project will help support recreation and quality of life while reinforcing Converse's commitment to investing in places where families gather.

What the Project Includes

The rehabilitation focuses on upgrading key infrastructure and improving the overall visitor experience.

Replastering the pool surface
Leveling the pool deck
Replacing lifeguard stands
Installing a new diving board
Upgrading the pool pump and filtration system
Adding new pool furniture
Installing shade structures
Enhancing fencing for privacy and security

Project Timeline

Date of Project Update	Description of Progress
July 2025	Renovation of the Converse Community Pool continues as construction progresses toward its targeted late-summer completion. Work remains focused on delivering long-needed improvements that will enhance the visitor experience for residents. As construction advances, the City of Converse and Converse EDC continue to share project updates with the community through their communication channels. Once completed, the renovated pool will provide an improved public recreation space that supports families and community gathering during the summer season.
April 2025	The Converse Economic Development Corporation and the City of Converse have announced plans to rehabilitate the city's only public pool. Following nearly a year of planning and resident feedback, the project became the EDC's first quality-of-life investment after expanding its mission to support parks, park facilities, open spaces, and events. Planned improvements include repairs to aging infrastructure, new pool equipment, shade structures, updated furnishings, and enhanced fencing. The project will be managed by Converse EDC with construction expected to begin in the spring. This investment is designed to improve reliability, comfort, and the overall visitor experience for residents who enjoy the pool each summer.

Date of Project Update

Description of Progress

July 2025

Renovation of the Converse Community Pool continues as construction progresses toward its targeted late-summer completion. Work remains focused on delivering long-needed improvements that will enhance the visitor experience for residents. As construction advances, the City of Converse and Converse EDC continue to share project updates with the community through their communication channels. Once completed, the renovated pool will provide an improved public recreation space that supports families and community gathering during the summer season.

April 2025

The Converse Economic Development Corporation and the City of Converse have announced plans to rehabilitate the city's only public pool. Following nearly a year of planning and resident feedback, the project became the EDC's first quality-of-life investment after expanding its mission to support parks, park facilities, open spaces, and events. Planned improvements include repairs to aging infrastructure, new pool equipment, shade structures, updated furnishings, and enhanced fencing. The project will be managed by Converse EDC with construction expected to begin in the spring. This investment is designed to improve reliability, comfort, and the overall visitor experience for residents who enjoy the pool each summer.