Supervisor Patti Logsdon Announces Progress Toward Reopening Hales Corners Pool

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor Patti Logsdon is pleased to announce that a resolution she co-authored, aimed at assessing the Hales Corners Pool for potential reopening, has been approved by the Parks and Culture Committee. The resolution requests that the Milwaukee County Parks Department conduct testing this summer to evaluate the pool’s systems and determine the maintenance and repair needs necessary to resume operations. “This is a significant and encouraging step forward in our efforts to bring the Hales Corners Pool back to life,” said Supervisor Logsdon.

“This pool has been a vital gathering place and recreational resource for the community for decades. After being closed since 2019, residents have made it clear that they want to see it reopened, and this resolution moves us in the right direction. We are already exploring partnerships with public and private entities to develop a phased reopening plan, beginning with limited operations in summer 2026. But first, we must fully understand the current state of the pool and what it will take to restore it.”

Supervisor Logsdon extended her heartfelt thanks to several key partners who have played an instrumental role in supporting the vision of reopening the pool:

“I want to give special thanks to Hales Corners Village President Dan Besson, Parks Executive Director Guy Smith, Parks Director of Operations & Skilled Trades Peter Bratt, Parks Director of Recreation and Business Services Jeffrey Orlowski, and Hales Corners Lions Club President Don Drew. Their dedication, guidance, and collaboration have been invaluable in getting us to this point.”

“I also want to thank my colleagues, Supervisors Wasserman, Capriolo, Rolland, and Martin, for co-sponsoring this resolution. I’m grateful for the support of the Parks and Culture Committee. Together, we’re taking the necessary first steps to ensure Hales Corners families can once again enjoy this cherished pool.”

Public pools play a vital role in community health, recreation, and social engagement, especially during Milwaukee’s hot summer months. The Hales Corners Pool, once a popular deep-water facility, has remained closed for several seasons due to staffing and maintenance challenges.

The resolution instructs the Parks Department to conduct a thorough test-fill and filtration system evaluation. Upon completion of testing, the department will submit a summary report to the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, outlining the scope and cost of repairs needed to safely reopen the facility.

The resolution will now move to the full County Board for final consideration on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

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