Facilities Closures

• The Abrego South pool, spa, and shower room buildings are temporarily closed. Shuffleboard , horseshoes, and sand volleyball are open and restrooms are available via the rec room. Drop-in users should anticipate traffic through the rec room.

Abrego South Pool Update

October 1, 2025

The aquatics facilities at Abrego South were closed in July due to the escalating development of cracks in the shower building and buckling of the pool deck. Suspecting ground subsidence, GVR consulted with a geotechnical survey firm. We have learned that in the 70’s, pool builders tended to inadequately compact the soils surrounding the pool cavity. This commonly leads to plumbing leaks as soil around the pool shifts and settles.

Chronic leaks, which GVR repeatedly identified and repaired at Abrego South, further destabilize the area and eventually this affects the pool shell. The pool shell at Abrego South has now developed a number of significant cracks. To rebuild, our experts recommend replacing the destabilized soils with engineered soils, to a minimum depth of 7.5 feet. This will increase the cost of replacing the pool. GVR’s pool replacement fund is currently adequate to cover one pool.

Given the need to also replace the shower building at Abrego South, and the fact that the pool there sees the least traffic of the thirteen GVR pools, the Board of Directors will be making a very careful assessment before expending the pool replacement fund in that location. GVR has three other pools of the same general era: Casa Paloma I (1975), Casa Paloma II (1977), and Continental Vistas (1979). Plans for the future of aquatics facilities at Abrego South could take several months to finalize.

Lightning and Pool Closures

GVR closes pools and clears pool decks whenever lightning is detected within five miles. The information can be found in the Corporate Policy Manual (CPM):

1.2.8 Special Uses, E. GVR Pool Management Policies

• GVR pools shall operate in compliance with Pima County Code Title 8, Chapter 8.322, Swimming Pool and Spas,” and any other applicable Pima County regulations.
• GVR staff has authority to close a swimming pool or spa if they determine that its operation and use presents danger to individuals.
• GVR determines when to close indoor and outdoor swimming pools and spas as a safety precaution.
  • Both outdoor and indoor pools will be evacuated before or when lightning is within five miles.
  • At the first signs of thunder or lightning occurring within five miles of an aquatic facility, all pool decks will close until 30 minutes after the last observed thunder or lightning.

Service Animals

Reminder: Only trained, working ADA service animals are allowed on GVR property. These animals are specifically trained to perform tasks for individuals with disabilities and must remain under their handler’s control at all times. Handlers are expected to ensure their service animal is well-behaved. Please note that therapy animals, emotional support animals, and pets are not permitted.

Lost and Found

GVR West Center Box Office at 1111 GVR Drive, 520-625-0288 (Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm)

Lost Something? We might have it. High-value items like jewelry, wallets, and electronics have been turned in and are waiting to be claimed. Valuables are held at the Box Office for 60 days. Everyday items such as towels and water bottles are held at the center where they were left behind, then donated after two weeks. Hygiene items and supplies are discarded. All donations go to the White Elephant.