Cumberland Pool Facility Modernization and Rehabilitation
Cleveland Heights
Summary
The budget's biggest line item — about $13.7 million — modernizes the Cumberland pool while preserving its historic features. Groundbreaking is planned for after the 2027 swim season, paid with bonds spread over decades. A virtual community design meeting is set for November 10.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 20
- Last 30 days
- 2
Rising — discussed at 4 meetings since Sep 8, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
About $13.7 million, mostly bond-financed and paid back over time.
Swimmers and neighborhood residents who've been waiting years for a new pool.
Applicants not selected — 41 of 54 — were disappointed.
Mentions & discussions (21)
Council Committee of the Whole - Nov 2, 2026
The budget's biggest line item — about $13.7 million — modernizes the Cumberland pool while preserving its historic features. Groundbreaking is planned for after the 2027 swim season, paid with bonds spread over decades. A virtual community design meeting is set for November 10.
City Council - Oct 19, 2026
Welty Building Construction is officially on board as construction manager at risk. The pool will be demolished and rebuilt to competition length, with the structure poured before cold-weather concrete season and the bathhouse work done over winter.
Cleveland Heights to borrow funds for major Cumberland Pool renovation project
Cleveland Heights to borrow funds for major Cumberland Pool renovation project Cleveland.com
Council Committee of the Whole - Sep 22, 2026
The pool will shut down in September 2027 and reopen for summer 2028, using a construction-manager-at-risk process to control costs on a historic bathhouse renovation. A contractor recommendation comes to council September 25, and the city plans to borrow for the project once its bond rating is restored.
City Council - Sep 8, 2026
The city is redesigning its beloved 100-year-old pool and landmark bathhouse. 742 residents answered the survey, and the message is to modernize and improve accessibility and family amenities without losing Cumberland's historic, spacious character. Preliminary designs come to council in October; financing legislation is expected in the spring, with a June 2028 reopening target.
Council Committee of the Whole - Sep 8, 2026
The Cumberland Pool task force reported 742 survey responses and three open houses. The community wants modernization — accessibility, family amenities, updated bathhouse — without losing the pool's historic, spacious character. Preliminary designs come to council in October; financing legislation is expected in spring, with a June 2028 opening target.
Cumberland Pool project moves into design phase as Cleveland Heights targets 2028 reopening
Cumberland Pool project moves into design phase as Cleveland Heights targets 2028 reopening Cleveland.com
City Council - Jun 26, 2026
Two pieces of legislation were on the agenda to advance the Cumberland Pool modernization: hiring DS Architecture for design services and RFC Contracting as owner's representative. This project shapes the future of a popular community pool.
Council Committee of the Whole - Jun 15, 2026
The 100-year-old pool, which was losing 13,000 gallons of water a day, is getting a full project push: owner's rep selection this week, design firm next week, with work timed to avoid losing a 2028 swim season.
City Council - Jun 15, 2026
The 100-year-old pool has been losing 13,000 gallons of water a day. An owner's rep will be picked this week and a design firm next week, with the pool closing August 2027 and reopening June 2028 — the goal is to avoid losing a full season.
Council Committee of the Whole - Jun 1, 2026
Cumberland Pool opened on time for its 100th season, and the city learned it will receive a $300,000 state grant toward renovating or rebuilding the pool. A task force is visiting other aquatic facilities and the city is reviewing proposals for an owner's rep.
Council Committee of the Whole - Apr 19, 2026
Replacing the aging pool is a top priority for several members, with discussion of state capital budget funding, historic and new-market tax credits, possible philanthropy, and a wrinkle over whether the two high school students on the pool task force can serve under the state constitution.
City Council - Apr 6, 2026
A 13-member task force was appointed to plan Cumberland Pool's future, and council learned the state capital budget may deliver $1 million toward the project.
Council Committee of the Whole - Apr 6, 2026
Thirteen residents were appointed to study the future of Cumberland Pool, chosen from a record 55 applications. The task force's meetings will be public, and the city is seeking $1 million in state capital budget funds for the pool.
Administrative Services Committee of Council - Apr 3, 2026
Fifty-four residents applied to help shape the future of the Cumberland Pool facility, and the committee picked 13 using nine criteria covering swimmers, families, seniors, accessibility advocates, and demographic balance. Council votes on the appointments Monday night.
Administrative Services Committee of Council - Mar 23, 2026
Fifty-five residents applied for the task force that will shape the future of Cumberland Pool. The committee reviewed applications in executive session with the goal of seating members in April, and a consultant may be hired to help facilitate the work by September.
City Council - Mar 16, 2026
The mayor has been lobbying state legislators for capital funding for the Cumberland Pool renovation, and council created a task force (up to 13 members) to guide the project. Applications are due March 18.
Council Committee of the Whole - Mar 3, 2026
Cumberland Pool turns 100 next year and the county says it's polluting the local watershed. The city hired a lobbyist, met with State Rep. Juanita Brent, and will submit a state capital request March 12; a council resolution will signal local financial commitment to unlock other funding.
City Council - Mar 3, 2026
Cumberland Pool turns 100 next year and the county says it's polluting the watershed. Council declared intent to finance a replacement and will submit a capital request to the state, with a lobbyist and grant writers already working.
Community Relations and Recreation Committee of Council - Feb 9, 2026
Cumberland Pool turns 100 next year, has recurring filtration problems, and the county has detected chlorine from the pool in the watershed. The city is planning funding and public engagement so construction can begin right after the 2027 season — with the pool operating as-is until then.
Council Committee of the Whole - Jan 20, 2026
Council wants to build a five-year capital plan and is eyeing the state capital budget year as a chance to fund a bigger vision for Cumberland Pool, alongside snow removal and leaf pickup improvements.
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