Fitler Square’s Community Pool Finds Itself At a Crossroads

Beloved O'Connor Pool faces challenges from repair delays to staffing shortages, prompting debate over renovation or alternative community uses.

By James Young

O’Connor Pool in Fitler Square is popular among residents, though aging infrastructure and staffing shortages have caused some to question how best to use this community resource. Image source: Friends of Schuylkill River Park

Since the 1920s, O’Connor Pool has been a refuge from the hot summer sun for people of all ages. Located on South S…