The Best Facelift!

Oh, yeah, our municipal pool, Evans Plunge, has a new look after the annual two-week closure. Long time members say that never have they seen so many improvements after a yearly closure. In addition to the yearly pool cleaning, new non-slip flooring has been installed around the pool, new flooring in the lobby and gift shop, new ceiling tiles, separate showers in men's and women's locker rooms, private dressing rooms in the men's locker, new paint, mirrors, counters, sinks and many other additions.

There will be more improvements to come as finances allow, but for now we members are delighted. This was all done under government ownership! The city of Hot Springs appears to be more interested in the safety and health of members and visitors than making a bundle. They are close to breaking even and that is in the best interests of those using a facility dedicated to maintaining good health through its exercise equipment, renewing chlorine-free spring water and a rejuvenating health club with steam room, sauna and hot tubs.

The best news is that the city is keeping the facility open year round, unlike under private ownership. The city maintains a public library to nourish the mind, a convention center to facilitate meetings and cultural events and a public pool and health club to promote a healthy lifestyle for its citizens. This is of special importance to those of us who may not be able to keep our bodies fit without the healing waters.

We are extremely fortunate to have the world's largest indoor mineral spring water pool in our back yard, and available to us all year round. Ah.....as I write these words I can feel the soothing heat of the sauna, wiping away the stresses and arthritis that come with daily living.

More improvements to come. Stay tuned!

Men' lockers with private dressing rooms and showers, new paint, sinks and ceiling tiles.

And the turtle still swims in the river!












Women's locker room has new mirrors, counters, paint, ceiling tiles and.....





Private showers!
And the mermaid still graces the wall!

Come on in to Evans Plunge and exercise in the chlorine-free mineral spring waters of the pool. Your body will thank you as you soak in the steam room or relax in the hot tubs and your kids will have a ball! Open year round....closed on Tuesdays during the winter season. Check out their website for many more photos, history, hours, etc. Google Evans Plunge.