The new facilities will be open year-round to serve as a community hub, offering classes, programs and services for a range of ages, interests and abilities.

Clark Park Pool & Community Center Update

These improvements are currently funded in the city’s Capital Improvement Program budget, as part of the Parks Improvement Plan, which is reinvesting almost $70 million into Tempe parks over the next several years.  

In 2018, the City of Tempe gathered neighborhood input on what aquatic amenity was preferred in Clark Park. Area neighbors were invited to participate in a discussion regarding the future use of the pool area as well as how that may impact other park uses, such as the community garden. Since then, additional community feedback has been used to develop a preferred concept for Clark Park and community center and pool improvements.

Background

1949 - Clark Park was purchased and constructed.
1974 - Swimming pool was added.
2008 - Swimming pool last open for public swim.
2010 - Park and pool renovations halted due to recession. 
2014 - Clark Park Community Garden opened
2018 - Clark Park Community Pool Meetings 
Sept. 2020 - First phase of community meetings to introduce the project and gather information
Nov. 2020 - Second phase of community meetings to review and comment on plan alternatives
Feb. 2021 - Third and final phase of community meetings on the Clark Park and Community Center and Pool Concept Plan to review and comment on plan
April 2021 - Community meeting on playground elements
2021-2022 - Design and construction documents
Summer 2022 - Start of construction
Feb. 2023 - Playground and community garden reopen
Apr. 2024 - Grand opening of pool and community center