Timeline
Explore the history of The Big Pool. Discover press coverage from 1944 to the present, or read a summary or full text of minutes from the city council and recreation board meetings. Explore the history of The Big Pool. Discover press coverage from 1944 to the present or read a summary or full text of minutes from the city council and recreation board meetings. The timeline includes additional documents supporting discovery including contracts, reports, findings, etc.
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Jul
29
1944
Press Coverage
The Big Pool Opened To Residents on July 29, 1944
May
24
1945
Press Coverage
New Grocery, New school and Pool Are Involved In Construction Program Announced Here This Week
May
31
1945
Press Coverage
Work Is Begun On Swimming Pool In Grove Center
Aug
04
2015
Press Coverage
Bacteria closes pool day early
Aug
05
2015
Press Coverage
Oak Ridge pool tests safe, city official says
May
19
2017
Press Coverage
Oak Ridge Pool open for Memorial Day weekend
Jan
09
2020
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 01/09/2020
May
22
2020
Press Coverage
OR Outdoor Pool opening June 15
May
24
2020
Press Coverage
Guest column: Recalling fun times at the Oak Ridge swimming pool through the years
Sep
10
2020
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 09/10/2020
Nov
12
2020
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 11/12/2020
Dec
10
2020
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 12/10/2020
Mar
11
2021
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 03/11/2021
May
13
2021
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 05/13/2021
Jun
10
2021
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 06/10/2021
Jun
20
2021
Press Coverage
One nay vote causes pool chlorine delay
Jun
24
2021
Press Coverage
Keep Oak Ridge’s history, uniqueness, pool
Jun
28
2021
Press Coverage
Don’t let chlorine shortage lead to pool closure
Jul
01
2021
Press Coverage
Parks board, staff looking at renovating, not eliminating pool
Jul
24
2021
Press Coverage
Chlorine purchase approved for Oak Ridge Pool
Jul
29
2021
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 07/29/2021
Aug
12
2021
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 08/12/2021
Sep
09
2021
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 09/09/2021
Oct
14
2021
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 10/14/2021
Nov
11
2021
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 11/11/2021
Dec
09
2021
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 12/09/2021
Jan
13
2022
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 01/13/2022
Feb
24
2022
Press Coverage
Renovations planned for both indoor, outdoor pool
Mar
10
2022
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 03/10/2022
Apr
03
2022
Press Coverage
The pool is our cultural heritage
Apr
14
2022
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 04/04/2022
May
12
2022
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 05/12/2022
Jun
01
2022
Press Coverage
City surveys citizens on Oak Ridge Pool
Jun
03
2022
Press Coverage
Historical marker unveiled for Oak Ridge outdoor pool
Jun
09
2022
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 06/09/2022
Jul
28
2022
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 07/28/2022
Aug
08
2022
Press Coverage
Senior Day at Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool
Aug
11
2022
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 08/11/2022
Sep
08
2022
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 09/08/2022
Oct
13
2022
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 10/13/2022
Nov
03
2022
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 11/03/2022
Jan
12
2023
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 01/12/2023
Feb
09
2023
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 02/09/2023
Mar
09
2023
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 03/09/2023
Apr
13
2023
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 04/13/2023
May
11
2023
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 05/11/2023
May
24
2023
Press Coverage
Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool reopens Friday
Jun
04
2023
Press Coverage
Learn more about plans for Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool renovations
Jun
04
2023
Press Coverage
Open house tonight on Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool renovations
Jun
08
2023
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 06/08/2023
Jun
15
2023
Press Coverage
Open house on renovating the Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool
Jun
18
2023
Press Coverage
Vocal majority oppose changes to Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool
Jul
20
2023
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 07/20/2023
Jul
24
2023
Press Coverage
Senior Citizens Pool Party at Oak Ridge Pool Aug. 2
Jul
27
2023
Press Coverage
Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool closes Aug. 14 for season
Aug
03
2023
Press Coverage
Oak Ridge Recreation & Parks Department seeks public input on Outdoor Pool
Aug
10
2023
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 08/10/2023
Sep
14
2023
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 09/14/2023
Oct
19
2023
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 10/19/2023
Nov
09
2023
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 11/09/2023
Jan
11
2024
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 01/11/2024
Feb
08
2024
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 02/08/2024
Feb
08
2024
Press Coverage
Replacing Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool could cost an estimated $21.9-28.9 million
Mar
21
2024
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 03/21/2024
Apr
17
2024
Press Coverage
Pool, animal shelter, streets … Oak Ridge City Council ranks future projects
Apr
22
2024
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 04/22/2024
Aug
22
2024
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes
Recreation & Parks Board Minutes 08/22/2024
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