04/16/2026
Exciting new for Cheltenham Township residents. 🏊♀️💧
As part of its ongoing facilities planning, Cheltenham Township is announcing its plans for a brand new, state-of-the-art public pool at the Melrose Country Club redevelopment, which will ultimately replace Conklin Pool.
While Conklin Pool has long been a place for cherished summer memories, the facility itself has reached the end of its useful life, with ongoing maintenance challenges that continue to worsen.
Coming at a cost half that of the major replacement needed at Conklin, the new community pool represents a once-in-a-generation investment in the Township’s recreational infrastructure. While designs are still being finalized, the pool facilities will match or exceed the capacity offered at Conklin, and will include a full recreational pool, a dedicated lap pool for swim programs, and a kiddie pool for young children.
Details will follow in the coming months about the timeline. The Township is looking at a 2027 opening for the new pool, but Conklin pool will remain available until the new pool facility is open.
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