Greensburg Community Pool nearing fundraising goal

(GREENSBURG, Ind.) – The Decatur County Community Pool is only 6% away from being fully funded. 

The Decatur County Community Foundation says fundraising efforts have generated $4.2 million so far. 

They only need about $275,000 to reach their fundraising goal. 

Fundraising efforts began late last year and donations have poured in from across the county. 

The most recent large donation was $250,000 from the Greensburg Redevelopment Commission in April.

“We are very thankful for the RDC’s support of this project,” said Chris Noblitt, Executive Director of Decatur County Parks and Recreation. “The new facility will not only enhance local quality of life, but it will be a wonderful offering for the thousands of visitors traveling to town for tournaments at the Youth Sports Complex.”

The pool is expected to open in June and will resemble the size of the former Allen Memorial Pool. 

It will have a beach-style zero entry to accommodate users of all abilities. There will be a family slide, new splash pad, and several other water features. 

DCCF was the first large donor to announce support for the community pool and has played a major role in fundraising efforts. 

“We thank every donor who has been a part of the effort to ensure our whole community has a swimming pool to enjoy,” said DCCF executive director Tami Wenning. “It’s been such an honor to be a part of this project and hear donors’ stories about what the old pool meant to them and why they would like to ensure a new facility becomes reality.”

Want to donate to the project?

Gifts of $2,500 or more will be publicly acknowledged at the pool via plaques, signage, and other means of recognition, depending on the level of gift. 

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact the Decatur County Parks and Recreation at (812) 663-8284, or the Decatur County Community Foundation at dccfound.org or (812) 662-6364.