A Splash of History: The Granger High Swimming Pool

… and the Famous Lifetime Passes

In 1965, the Granger-Hunter community dove headfirst into one of its most beloved projects: the creation of a year-round public swimming pool. Fueled by a grassroots campaign and an outpouring of civic support, this pool quickly became more than just a facility—it became a hub for health, recreation, family fun, and community pride.

At the heart of the fundraising campaign was the concept of “lifetime memberships”—a unique and wildly popular way for families to help finance the project while securing unlimited access to the pool for years to come. Only 500 lifetime passes were made available, sold for $150 per family—an affordable investment that brought long-lasting joy to many local households.

“My family—the Kimballs—had 14 children,” recalls Sheri Kimball Biesinger. “We used our lifetime pass often, sometimes several times a week. It was such a gift to our family and one we deeply appreciated.”

The campaign was spearheaded by community leaders like Ron Sams (General Chairman), Ivan Woodbury, and a coalition of local organizations including the Granger-Hunter Community Council, Jaycees, Lions Clubs, PTAs, and the Chamber of Commerce. Their goal was to raise $75,000 in community contributions, with additional funding provided by the Salt Lake County Recreation Department and the Granite School District. The facility would be built on school property near Granger High School, cementing its role as a center for both students and the broader community.

Over the decades, the Granger High Swimming Pool became a summer mainstay—where kids learned to swim, teens hung out with friends, and families gathered for recreation. For many, it was a place filled with joyful memories and life lessons.

But in 2013, after 55 years of service, the original Granger High School and its pool were demolished to make way for a modern facility. With the demolition, the cherished lifetime passes were voided, bringing an end to an era.

Still, the impact of that pool—and the community spirit that built it—lives on.

“The pool may be gone, but those summer days, the laughter, and the gift of that pass are part of my family's story forever.” — Sheri Kimball Biesinger