Hamilton Park’s pool, bathhouse, “Bubble” building, and athletic center are scheduled to be demolished next month, signifying the beginning of phase 1 of a massive renovation project at the 92-acre park that has been three years in the making. At the Board of Aldermen meeting on April 10, the board is scheduled to decide whether to approve a multimillion-dollar contract to construct a new pool, a 3,200-square feet pool house, and a promenade adjacent to Seven Angels Theatre. These projects are all part of Phase 1, which Mayor Neil O’Leary said is expected to cost $8 million, which will be funded with American Rescue Plan Act funds. Officials are recommending the road closure because Hamilton Park Road over the years has been used as a shortcut from East Main Street to Plank Road, where there have been car accidents involving pedestrians. The pedestrian and safety improvements are not part of Phase 1 but city officials say the goal is to do every single item on the master plan contingent on funding and grants.
