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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 11, 2026Miami-Dade

Hialeah closes all public pools for safety reviews

The City of Hialeah has closed all public water facilities, including the Bucky Dent Water Park, Milander Pool, McDonald Pool, and Babcock Pool, to conduct safety and health evaluations. The closures follow a state-ordered shutdown of the recently reopened Bucky Dent Water Park due to safety and operational violations.

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Why It Matters

Residents currently have no access to city-operated public swimming facilities, and there is no confirmed timeline for when these pools will reopen.

Key Facts

  • All Hialeah public water facilities are closed indefinitely for safety and health reviews.
  • Affected facilities include Bucky Dent Water Park, Milander Pool, McDonald Pool, and Babcock Pool.
  • State officials ordered the closure of Bucky Dent Water Park shortly after its grand reopening due to safety concerns and operational violations.
  • Mayor Bryan Calvo has requested $5 million from the city commission to renovate and modernize the facilities.
  • The city is conducting these reviews citing an 'abundance of caution' regarding deferred maintenance.
  • There is currently no official timeline for when the pools will reopen to the public.

Who's Mentioned

personBryan Calvo“Mayor of Hialeah”locationBucky Dent Water Park“Public water facility recently reopened and then closed by state officials”locationHialeah“City where the pools are located”