Tell City pool repairs underway after serious structural problems found
Crews found failing jets, drains and return lines at the JFK Pool, plus voids under the deck and in the deep end, forcing safety-first repairs.
Crews are repairing the JFK Pool at 700 Main Street after Tell City officials found failures in the jets, drains and return lines, along with voids beneath the decking and in the deep-end area around the drain systems. The city said the problems were serious enough to require immediate attention because they affect both water circulation and the stability of the pool structure.
Tell City said the mayor is working with department heads and SBS Construction to make sure the repairs are handled safely and correctly. The update did not include a reopening date, leaving families who use the municipal pool for summer recreation without a timeline for when the facility will be back in service. For now, the city has made clear that the work is being treated as a safety-centered project, not a routine seasonal maintenance job.
The JFK Pool is one of Tell City’s public recreation facilities and sits in the middle of a city park system that many Perry County families rely on during hot weather. The city’s pool page lists the location at 700 Main Street in Tell City and identifies it as part of the parks and recreation system, underscoring that the facility serves the public rather than a private membership base. That makes the current closure especially important for residents who count on the pool as a local summer option.
This is not the first time the pool has faced major disruption. Tell City received an Indiana Department of Natural Resources grant for JFK Pool improvements in 2019, and the pool closed that same year for renovations. City officials said in 2020 that the pool would remain closed that season because of the work. It reopened on June 3, 2022 after those renovations.
More recently, the pool’s opening was delayed in May 2026 while the liner was inspected and evaluated for replacement. In July 2025, officials closed the JFK Pool for the rest of the season after glass was found in the water, while the splash pad remained open. The latest structural repairs add to a pattern of setbacks that has repeatedly interrupted access to one of Tell City’s most visible summer amenities.
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