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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 11, 2026Miami-Dade

Hialeah closes all public pools for safety reviews following state-ordered shutdown of Bucky Dent Water Park

The City of Hialeah has closed all public swimming facilities, including Bucky Dent Water Park, Milander Pool, McDonald Pool, and Babcock Pool, to conduct health and safety evaluations. The closures follow a state-ordered shutdown of the recently reopened Bucky Dent Water Park due to safety and operational violations.

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Why It Matters

Residents currently have no access to city-operated aquatic facilities, and the duration of these closures remains unknown while the city seeks $5 million for potential renovations.

Key Facts

  • The City of Hialeah has closed all public water facilities for safety and health evaluations.
  • Affected facilities include Bucky Dent Water Park, Milander Pool, McDonald Pool, and Babcock Pool.
  • The Bucky Dent Water Park was ordered closed by state officials due to safety concerns and operational violations.
  • The Bucky Dent Water Park closure occurred just days after its grand reopening following a seven-year closure.
  • Mayor Bryan Calvo has requested $5 million to renovate and modernize the city's aquatic facilities.
  • The city has not provided a timeline for when the pools will reopen.
  • The closures were announced on Tuesday.

Who's Mentioned

personBryan Calvo“Mayor of Hialeah”locationBucky Dent Water Park“Facility closed by state officials”locationHialeah“City where the pools are located”