~ West Roxbury's BCYF Draper Pool has finally reopened its doors to the public after being closed for critical systems repairs. The pool, located in the heart of the community, was closed on Wednesday, April 23 for necessary maintenance work. However, residents can now dive back into the refreshing waters as the pool reopened on Wednesday.

To celebrate the reopening, an Open House will be held on Tuesday, April 29 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event will not only provide visitors with information about upcoming programming but also introduce them to the new Pool Manager, Andres Ramirez.

The repairs done at BCYF Draper Pool were extensive and included replacing boilers, ventilation and filtration systems, repairing the pool shell, deep cleaning the pool house, landscaping, repairing tile, installing new steps and ladders, and replacing the surge tank.

Mayor Wu has taken swift action to address issues with several city-owned pools that were built in the 1970s. Through a collaboration between Boston Public Schools, Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), Public Facilities Department and Property Management Department, along with investments of City funding and improved facilities assessment, projects are currently underway at multiple city pools. In fact, Mayor Wu allocated $54.5 million in this fiscal year's capital plan for repairing and renovating all of Boston's pools by FY25-FY29.

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It is important to note that there is no charge for membership or programming at BCYF centers and pools. However, visitors must create a membership at Boston.gov/BCYF-Registration before participating in any activities. The pool will offer a variety of programs including adult lap swim, senior swim, family swim, recreational swim, adult swim lessons, children's swim lessons (ages six months to 12 years old), aqua aerobics, aqua cycling,golden ages swim lessons,and swim league. Registration for classes and programs can be found on the pool's webpage, Boston.gov/BCYF-Draper.

Residents of West Roxbury and surrounding areas can now enjoy a revitalized BCYF Draper Pool, thanks to the efforts of Mayor Wu and various city departments. With improved facilities and a wide range of programming options, the pool is sure to be a popular spot for families and individuals of all ages.

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