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Briarhill Cabana Club in western Dublin must upgrade its pool prior to next year’s swim season in order to abide by Alameda County health and safety codes, according to the club website.
Upgrades required of the main pool — some of which have been pending since 2015 — include a new pump, drain lines, drain covers, plaster, stairs, ladders, coping and tile, according to club officials. Following multiple extensions provided throughout the years, failure to complete the work by the 2026 opening season may result in the pool’s closure for that season.
In an effort to raise $150,000 for upgrades to the main pool, the club and board treasurer launched a GoFundMe page in early June.
In the meantime, a “temporary solution” was enacted to open the pool this year, according to the fundraiser page. It is not immediately clear what the solution entails.
“Briarhill Cabana Club, a cherished part of our community for over six decades, is facing a serious challenge — and we need your help,” officials wrote on the GoFundMe page. “Without these essential improvements, we may not be able to reopen next season.”
Since its founding in 1963, Briarhill has been a spot for swimming as well as a gathering place for families and friends, officials stated on GoFundMe. The private neighborhood pool at the corner of Hansen Drive and Dublin Boulevard also hosts special events and swim lessons.
“It’s a neighborhood tradition, a safe space for kids and a gathering place for all generations,” officials added. Club membership is paid, but there are no homeowners association requirements to join.
As of Monday morning, the club had raised $1,470 toward its $150,000 goal via eight donations.
To secure additional funding, Briarhill was set to offer multiple-year memberships at a discounted rate, according to the club website.
Meanwhile, the club instated a temporary membership fee increase of 10% for the next four years since “minimum membership increases over the years have only covered basic operating expenses”, the website states.
“This increase will directly contribute to funding the necessary improvements and allow us to continue making much-needed upgrades to our facilities to better serve our members for years to come,” the website states.
Once the upgrades are complete, Briarhill officials do not foresee any roadblocks to reopening the main pool, according to the club website.
As for the current season, the pool will remain open until Oct. 19.
“We have worked closely with local officials to find a temporary solution for this year, but long-term, we need your support to keep Briarhill alive,” officials wrote on its GoFundMe page.
It is not immediately clear which local officials were involved in the temporary solution. There is no record of Briarhill contacting the city of Dublin for a solution to its problem, according to city spokesperson Shari Jackman.
As a separate issue, Briarhill’s baby pool was closed during part of last season and will not reopen as a result of the upgrade project.
“Our current focus is on the main pool,” Briarhill officials wrote on the club website. “Per new building codes, the baby pool requires its own pump, filters and heaters; Currently it’s connected to the main pool and not in compliance.”
Club officials have not responded to requests for comment as of Monday morning.
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