Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool is a photograph by Heidi Smith which was uploaded on March 28th, 2013.
Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool
Even though many may not be familar with the Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool, there are many of us who have cherished memories of time spent here. ... more
by Heidi Smith
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Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool
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Heidi Smith
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Even though many may not be familar with the Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool, there are many of us who have cherished memories of time spent here.
This famed municipal facility gained worldwide recognition as the site of two sensational editions of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials in 1968 and 1976, as well as NCAA championships in 1974 and 1978 and dozens of collegiate conference championship events.
More than 200,000 locals use the million-gallon pool for competition, training, fitness and fun during the year. It was a training site during the 1984 Olympic Games held in Los Angeles and was proposed as the site for diving in the Los Angeles bid for the 2012 Olympic Games.
Built at a cost of $3.7 million, the Greek Modern building faces the Pacific Ocean and features glass panel walls and sliding doors which can open the facility to the open-air if desired. The facility is slated to undergo a major renovation in the next few years which will enhance its attractiveness for major competitons.
Source - lasports.org
On February 12, City Council approved plans to construct a new facility that will include both a new Natatorium in the approximate location of the existing Belmont Plaza Pool and a new outdoor pool immediately north of the existing facility. The preliminary cost estimate is $54-$62 million depending upon features. Construction will take approximately two to three years to complete. Plans are underway to construct a temporary outdoor pool in the parking lot to provide swimming facilities while the permanent facility is being built.
Source - longbeach.gov
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