New pool opens Friday

The new Homewood Community Center opened its doors on May 15, with the pool scheduled to open Friday, May 23. The center was completed on scheduled after 13 months of construction by B.L. Harbert.

The $16 million, 51,000-square-foot facility features two full-court gymnasiums, a cardio room with more than 4,000 square feet, additional parking, free Wi-Fi, a multipurpose room, a 25-yard competition pool and a recreational pool. 

“As a council or park board member said, it’s kind of like our country club, especially in the summer,” said Berkley Squires, director of parks and recreation and public services. “We think it’s going to be a great thing for the community for years to come.”