Rebuild Malvern Hills Pool!
With Bond Approval, the Pool Will be Rebuilt!
Last November, Asheville voters approved a bond package of $80 million to fund parks and recreation, transportation, public safety, and affordable housing. With this approval, the Department of Parks & Recreation will have $20 million for improvements and Malvern Hills Pool is a priority project. Thanks to your efforts, we are confident that Malvern Hills Pool will be rebuilt!
Stay Up-to-Date Via the Project Page
You can stay up-to-date with the latest developments, including an upcoming Public Engagement phase for Malvern Hills Pool on the Department of Parks & Recreation's Malvern Hills Pool Project Page.
History of Malvern Hills Pool
Malvern Hills Park opened as Horney Heights Park in 1922. Construction on the pool began in 1934 and was completed the next year using federal New Deal funding. City officials formally dedicated the park, pool, and bathhouse to the community on June 15, 1936.
In 1970, new walls were placed in the pool which reduced its size by seven inches. The same year, a filtration system was installed. Prior to this, the pool was drained and refilled once a week to ensure clean water. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Open Space program funded extensive improvements in 1973 including a complete remodel of the bathhouse, and additional deck space around the pool.
City and neighborhood leaders at the opening of Malvern Hills Pool, June 15 1936.
Young women awaiting the opening of the pool, June 15, 1936.