Mary Alpert Pool & Hillinger Family Pool Deck Refurbishment

Summer 2025

The rumors are true...

We're investing in you!

Dear Alpert JCC Community,

The Mary Alpert Pool & Hillinger Family Pool Deck will be undergoing a well-deserved renovation from Fall 2024 to Summer 2025. During this time, all aquatics activities will be put on hiatus. The result will be a reimagined pool experience for members and guests of all ages.

Tues. Aug 20. 4 - 7 pm. Enjoy music, pool games, kosher hot dogs for purchase, frozen treats and more and we cherish our final weeks of summer and swimming in our beloved Mary Alpert Pool. Create a special keepsake to remember all the fun we had!

Important Dates

Last Day of Swimming

Labor Day - Monday, Sept 2, 2024

Commuinty Groundbreaking

TBD - Fall 2024

Anticipated Grand Reopening

Memorial Day Weekend 2025
Exact reopening date TBA & subject to change

Introducing: The hot new way to stay cool

 

Come Summer 2025, the Mary Alpert Pool & Hillinger Pool Deck will be the ultimate aquatic retreat for members and guests of all ages, rekindling a special place for families and friends to make lifelong memories and connections. A reimagined home for Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, Shabbat Dinners by the Pool, Havdallah under the stars, and year-round laughter. Get excited for some new features, including some highly-requested amenities!

Click here to view the project rendering packet »

Images are for illustrative purposes and may not reflect the final design.

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Get the most out of your membership

While the Pool is unavailable, we invite you to enjoy all the other amenities included in your membership, including the Alban Fitness Center, Feldman Gym with indoor basketball and pickleball, and a variety of group exercise classes. 

For swimmers, we recommend trying:

Total Body Fusion

Low & Sculpt Aerobics

Silver Sneakers Circuit/Classic/Combo

Step, Balance & Conditioning

Click here for the group class schedule »

As a member, you also save on Personal Training. New clients can get x3 30-min sessions for $120! Click here to learn more »

Don’t forget, your membership also includes discounts to programs such as classes, luncheons, socials, and campus rentals. Active family memberships qualify for discounted Camp Komaroff rates. An active family membership is also required to enroll in ECE & KESHER After School Enrichment. 

For questions about your membership, please contact Michelle Sears, Membership Manager

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Alpert JCC Members: You're invited to soak up the last days of swimming with themed family pool parties all summer long! Enjoy Kosher hot dogs, frozen treats, music, games, and good company!

And to make this summer extra special, Members can enjoy music and games on the pool deck every Sunday from 1 - 4 pm and Tuesday from 4 - 7 pm during July - August!

Click here to learn more and see the full Summer of Fun schedule »

Your Support Matters

Remember, your membership dues support the mission-driven work of Jewish Long Beach and sustain meaningful capital projects like this for future generations. Thank you for maintaining your membership during this period of construction! 

There has never been a better time to give a gift to our community by supporting the Capital Campaign. Your gift today will be felt for generations to come. To make your contribution, click the button below or contact Kevin Giser, Chief Development/Operating Officer.

Additional Information

When will the pool be closed?

The last day of swimming will be Sunday, September 1. Construction will begin on September 3, 2024 (the day after Labor Day). We anticipate a grand reopening for Memorial Day Weekend 2025. The exact reopening date may be subject to change.

What does this mean for my membership?

While the Pool will be unavailable, we invite you to enjoy all the other amenities included in your membership: including the Alban Fitness Center, Feldman Gym with indoor basketball and pickleball, and a variety of group exercise classes.

  • For swimmers, we recommend trying Low & Sculpt Aerobics, Silver Sneakers Circuit/Classic/Combo, Step, Balance & Conditioning, and Total Body Fusion.

Don’t forget, your membership also includes discounts to programs such as personal training, classes, luncheons, socials, and campus rentals. Active family memberships qualify for discounted Camp Komaroff rates. An active family membership is also required to enroll in ECE & KESHER After School Enrichment.

Your membership dues support the mission-driven work of Jewish Long Beach and sustain meaningful capital projects like this for future generations. Thank you for maintaining your membership during this period of construction!

For information about your account or to adjust your membership, please contact Michelle Sears, Membership Manager, at msears@alpertjcc.org or ext. 1320

Will construction impact any other areas of the J?

We do not anticipate the Pool construction impacting any other areas of the J. The basketball and pickleball courts, locker rooms, and Alban Fitness Center will still be fully available to members. There may, at times, be slightly fewer parking spaces available to accommodate the construction. 

How can I support the capital improvements?

There has never been a better time to give a gift to our community by supporting the Capital Campaign. Your gift today will be felt for generations to come. Please contact Kevin Giser for more information on how to make your impact. 

I have more questions...

For Membership Services:

Michelle Sears, Membership Manager

For construction details:

Natalie Chernik, Director of Operations

For Fitness, Wellness & Aquatics programs, such as swim lessons and aqua fitness:

Elsie Bennett, Director of Fitness & Wellness

Capital Campaign:

Kevin Giser, Chief Development/Operating Officer

Media/Press Inquiries:

Leslie A.M. Smith, McCormick L.A. PR