At the start of 2020 there was a real possibility the Orchard Mesa Pool would be demolished, but advocacy from users helped delay the poolâs demise at least temporarily.
The pool is owned by School District 51 and managed by the City of Grand Junction. The city, District 51 and Mesa County share the cost of operating the pool.
After construction was completed on the new Orchard Mesa Middle School, D51 officials said they wanted to either demolish the building or transfer it to a different owner. However, neither the city nor county at the time said they wanted to take on the responsibility alone.