It’s always fun to see the assortment of bikes at the pool! The rack is often full – especially when the pool is full. Here are a couple of moments in time captured in summer 2026.
Category Archives: Gath Pool
Pool days
This summer brought one treasured pool day after another. No matter the weather, the outdoor pools brought joy to so many people, from morning adult swims to afternoon camps to the perfect early evening.
Soaking in the Murals
As co-founder and president of Friends of Albemarle, a nonprofit for an urban park, I often reflect that the pay is zero but the reward is community, so it’s a pretty good gig. One benefit: Being part of the Spark Newton mural selection committee and advocating for the mural art of Amanda Bradley Hill. IContinue reading “Soaking in the Murals”
5 Years of FOA!!
Can you believe it’s been FIVE YEARS since Friends of Albemarle was founded by a small, committed group of volunteer residents and park users who wanted to ensure the accessibility and sustainable use of this incredible open space resource? It’s true! This community nonprofit, with hundreds of members from all 8 wards across Newton, hasContinue reading “5 Years of FOA!!”
5 years later…
Anyone remember wearing these stickers to City Council meetings? Looking back as Friend of Albemarle turns 5, I’m so proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish as a community!
The Best Kind of Blues
#views for days…and weeks…and months. The Gath Pool is open every day from June 19-August 30 this year and has been a source of freedom, delight and community the whole time! Thank you Sean, Heather and the entire staff for making this a safe and beautiful season.
Field Notes: Friends of Albemarle Spring 2025 Newsletter
Dear Friends, Have you SEEN Albemarle lately? Because there is a LOT to see! We’ve got 7 things in particular: 1. Feats of Climate Engineering:https://friendsofalbemarle.wordpress.com/2025/05/12/albemarlengineering Work is underway to mitigate the effects of climate change by accommodating flooding under the field at Albemarle. It’s a fascinating feat of engineering that models the way for how weContinue reading “Field Notes: Friends of Albemarle Spring 2025 Newsletter”
Call for Artists
The group Newton Community Pride has put out a call for artists to create murals at Gath Pool! If you are an artist or muralist, or know of any who might be interested, please share this notice, as the May 1st deadline is fast approaching. Albemarle is a great place for art and community spirit, andContinue reading “Call for Artists”
Joyful Summer Days at the Pool!
The pool is busy. From adult swim to beginner lessons to swim meets to long afternoons on the chaise lounges talking to friends, the new pool offers a chance to connect, cool down, work out, and take in the sky. We couldn’t be happier to see it happening.
Gath Opening Celebration!
Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture has arranged a fun-filled four hours this coming Saturday to celebrate the splash pad and new pools. Come join your community in celebrating our work together and this beautiful treasure for generations!
Friends of Albemarle 