Aquadome Closes After Sixty Years | Birmingham News

Decatur’s beloved Aquadome, a 60-year-old recreation icon with its signature dome pool and deep roots in community life, is closing its doors this Sunday — just before the city unveils a brand-new $52 million facility. Born from Mayor Gilmer Blackburn’s vision in the 1960s, the Aquadome was more than a building; it was where generations learned to swim, played sports, and built memories. Located on land once used as a chemical landfill, its history is tied to environmental challenges that later fueled a landmark 3M lawsuit settlement funding the new center. While bittersweet, the transition marks a powerful shift from legacy to innovation — ending an era but beginning a new chapter for Decatur’s recreation future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3149a1bdf1e1fabd