The contract includes resurfacing the pool, renovating the locker rooms, redoing the lighting, scoreboard and mechanical equipment as well as adding a lifeguard first aid station. The pool water was chemically neutralized to zero chlorine and then pumped out of the pool onto the Plantation Hammock Preserve on the north side of Founders Park.

Workmen have been hard at work with jackhammers, chipping away at the deteriorated 25-year-old pool surface.  

The timeline according to the contract - Construction through substantial completion Feb 1 – May 9, 2026 with completion – May 9 to May 23, 2026. Just in time for the very busy summer schedule with a variety of camps and events. Groups like the synchronized swimmers are using the pool at MM100 in Key Largo.

While the Village is losing significant revenue during the repairs, in the long run, there may be huge savings in the Village water bill as it is suspected that the pool has had some major leaks.  

Water bill: The water bills paid by the Village for the pool and the pool complex for the 4 months from October 2025 through January 2026 totaled just over $107,000.

Other Founders Park Facilities are available to allow residents and visitors to enjoy the beautiful park, the beach, fitness equipment, walking paths, dog park, and athletic fields.