Newburgh's Delano-Hitch aquatic center opens for 2026 season
Newburgh’s Delano-Hitch Aquatic Center reopened with a youth splash pad, an accessible pool and $10 daily adult admission for summer cooling off.
Newburgh families have a reopened place to beat the heat: the Delano-Hitch Aquatic Center opened for the 2026 summer season at Delano-Hitch Recreation Park, giving the city a public splash pad and a full-size accessible swimming pool at Route 9W and Washington Street.
The city said the pool opened Friday, May 22, at 8 a.m. and stayed open through Memorial Day weekend, including Monday, May 25. Regular hours run Tuesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with Mondays closed except Memorial Day, creating a long daily window for children, teens, parents and older residents looking for a local place to swim.
Admission is set at $10 for adults, $5 for children and $2 for seniors. City residents had exclusive access to season passes until Sunday, June 21, 2026, after which passes became available to the general public. Residents can also buy passes or register for programs through the City of Newburgh Recdesk or by contacting the recreation department directly.
The center’s programming goes beyond open swim. The city says it offers free swimming lessons and adult swim sessions, although some pool areas may be unavailable during scheduled classes and programs. That mix makes the facility more than a summer hangout: it is part of the city’s broader recreation system and one of the few low-cost seasonal options available close to home.
The rebuilt site replaced a pool that had been closed since 2020, first after the COVID-19 shutdown and then for inspection-related upgrades. The renovated facility includes an ADA-compliant entry ramp, a detail that broadens access for swimmers with mobility needs and for caregivers bringing children or older family members to the pool.
The new water recreation center has also been tied to the city’s larger infrastructure push. Earlier plans placed the project at about $11 million, while later descriptions called it a $15 million aquatic center and part of the City Council’s $140 million infrastructure improvement plan. The splash pad adds 26 play elements, reinforcing the city’s pitch that the site is built not just for lap swimming, but for family use, youth recreation and accessible summer gathering in Newburgh.
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