Renovation of a swimming pool in Boise, Idaho. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a swimming pool.

the FY 2026 Adopted Budget includes funding for a new regional pool facility at Whitney elementary School, less than one mile from the closed South pool site. this investment follows a public outreach process conducted in FY 2022 that gathered community input on the future of Lowell and South Pools, BPR’s oldest swimming facilities. On July 16, 2024, City Council affirmed recommendations to construct a new pool on school grounds adjacent to Whitney elementary School to replace the historic South pool facility. The Whitney Pool will feature an 8-lane pool, locker rooms, shade structures, seating areas, and a dedicated children’s area. this regional facility will be nearly double the size of South pool, increasing capacity and accessibility for community members. the project leverages BpR’s existing partnership with the Boise School district, by providing a 50-year lease for the land, and will increase 10-minute walk access by more than 1,000 households. Construction will begin in fall 2025, with completion anticipated in summer 2026. Although this is a BPR project, the construction and budget will be managed by Public Works’ Facilities Services and operations team (FSo). The project is included in the City's 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As of October 08, 2025, further details have not yet been identified. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.