Sam Fishman Memorial Pool

06/18/2026

06/16/2026

You’re Invited! Special Olympics USA Games Watch Party for our very own Hazel Rakowski

Join us on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Sam Fishman Memorial Pool as we cheer on Hazel Rakowski representing Team Vermont at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games!

Watch Hazel compete live alongside friends, and community supporters as we celebrate her hard work, determination, and achievement.

Wear blue and bring your cheering voice!
Concession Stand will be open!

Tuesday, June 23 • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sam Fishman Memorial Pool
Everyone is Welcome!

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

🌞The forecast is looking perfect 85° and sunny for the opening day of the Sam Fishman Memorial Pool on Saturday, June 13th!

Come celebrate the start of summer with us! You can come swim, relax poolside, or sign up for one of our programs! Staff is ready to assist you!

On Saturday, you can:
✅ Purchase your pool membership
✅ Register for swim lessons
✅ Sign up for swim team
✅ Register for water aerobics
✅ And, of course, jump in and enjoy the pool!

06/09/2026

It’s been a busy few days at The Sam Fishman Memorial Pool! All of us at DPW and Vergennes Recreation have been putting in some very long hours to get to this point, and we’re excited to share that the pipe has been repaired, the pumps and filters are running, and the water is circulating once again!

Water quality is testing within the guidelines of the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC), and the pool is looking better every day.

Tomorrow, we are excited to welcome the students from VUES for some fun in the sun and a chance to enjoy the pool before the end of the year!

A huge thank you to the DPW crew, pool staff, and everyone who has supported us through this process. There is still work to be done, and today started off a bit shaky, but we leaned on our neighbors in Middlebury and worked through the road blocks!
Summer is almost here, Vergennes and I can’t wait to fill the pool with people!

06/08/2026

We’ve been hard at work all weekend getting the Sam Fishman Memorial Pool ready for Opening Day!

After taking inventory of materials and paint we already had on hand, we developed a plan, rolled up our sleeves, and started making some exciting upgrades. It’s amazing what a little creativity, fresh paint, new ideas, and Cole Gagnon can accomplish!

What you’re seeing here is a sneak peek of our newly refreshed modern, welcoming space designed to improve the experience for everyone who visits the pool. You can check in for programs or grab concessions in this space! Our goal is to create a space that is both functional and inviting.

We are excited to continue sharing the transformation with you as we get closer to opening day.

06/05/2026

Good News Everyone! The new Schedule 80 pipe has arrived, and we now have all the parts and pieces needed to begin repairing the pool’s plumbing system! The excavation is complete, the area has been prepped, and installation work is scheduled to begin on Monday.

The good news? We are still on track for our June 13 opening!

While these repairs are underway, we have been working hard to keep the water moving and maintain water quality by:
Using sump pumps to create circulation
Adding chemicals manually
Vacuuming the pool three times each day
And testing the water 2x a day

The results were almost immediate, and the water has cleared up significantly. We will continue this process until the new pipes are installed and the filtration system is fully operational again.

This project has required a tremendous amount of problem solving, and patience. Thank you to our Department of Public Works and everyone involved for their hard work and dedication to getting the Pool ready for summer.

06/02/2026

The good news? After many days and countless hours of work, our DPW crew has finally removed the old pipe from the fl**ge! What seemed like a simple task turned into a challenge that required chiseling, sawing, hammering, and a fair amount of determination. I can’t thank our DPW team enough for their hard work and persistence.

The new Schedule 80 pipe is on its way, and as soon as it arrives, it will be installed to replace the old pipe. This is a major step forward and brings us one step closer to opening the pool.

Now for the bad news. Yes, we know the pool is green. With the circulation system offline while repairs are being made, the water has not been able to filter and circulate properly, allowing algae to take hold. The good thing is that once the new pipe is installed and the system is back online, we can begin circulating, balancing, and treating the water. Pool water can clear up surprisingly quickly when the filtration and chemical systems are operating correctly, and we’ll be working hard to get it back to the crystal clear look we are used too!

Trust me, I am just as excited and eager as all of you to get this pipe replaced and the pool up and running. Every day brings forward progress, and we’re getting closer.

In the meantime, work around the pool grounds continues:
Bathroom trim is being painted.
Benches in the changing stalls have been sanded and given a fresh coat of paint.
The bathroom floors have received their second coat of paint.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support as we work through these unexpected repairs. We know everyone is anxious to get in the water, and we’re doing everything we can to make that happen as quickly as possible.