Pueblo YWCA pool to be transformed into event space
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The Mariposa Center for Safety announced the renovation of the historic YWCA pool in Pueblo.
The project will transform the unused space into a flexible event area and expand Teresa’s Place Child Safety Exchange, the center announced.
The historic pool was encapsulated to preserve its architectural and historical integrity. This renovation aims to convert the long-unused area into a revenue-generating space for educational programs, community gatherings and special events, while also supporting the expanded services of Teresa’s Place Child Safety Exchange, the center said in the announcement.
The additional space will provide both front and back entry for families using Teresa’s Place and offer overflow space, enhancing accessibility and safety for the families served.
The Mariposa Center for Safety, in its statement, said it acknowledged the strong connection people in the community have to the historic pool and the memories associated with it.
The pool was closed in 2018 due to significant maintenance and financial challenges. It hasn’t been used since then.
The cost to fully renovate and operate the pool was prohibitive and no longer aligns with the organization’s mission; but “this project allows us to honor the history of this beloved space while responsibly moving our mission forward,” said Nicole Ferguson, the center’s president and CEO.
“By reimagining the pool as an event and educational space, we are preserving an important piece of Pueblo’s history while creating new opportunities to support survivors and sustain our services for years to come,” Ferguson said.
The new facilities are scheduled to open in March 2026. The event space will be available for various functions, including educational programs, community gatherings and special events. The expansion of Teresa’s Place Child Safety Exchange is expected to provide an additional space for families, making the facility more accessible and safer, the center said.
The renovation is supported by the State Historic Preservation Office, the Pueblo Historic Preservation Commission and funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
More information about the new event space and expanded services, including rental availability and booking details, will be announced closer to the opening date.
This story was created by Jessica Skropanic, [email protected], with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.
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