on the boards - planning, Design & construction phase

Grand Island’s City Council approved on Oct. 28 awarding a bid for $13,196,820 for improvements to Island Oasis Water Park. Renovations include separation of the wave pool from other water spaces, improvement of the lazy river, new youth play structures, added spray areas for toddlers, renovated restrooms and staff areas, a new splash pad that can operate independently from the pool and more.

“I am very excited to see all the kids and families,” said Midland City Councilwoman Amy Stretcher Burkes, whose district includes the pool. “The numbers of attendance daily are staggering — almost a thousand kids and families and individuals — and so we wanted to sure it was safe and upgrade this facility for them.”

The new Durham Outdoor Aquatic Center at Merrick-Moore Park will be the newest and most inclusively designed public water park in Durham. Designed directly from our residents' feedback gathered through our Splash & Play Project, this park and multi-pool aquatic center will feature state-of-the-art design and fun features including zero-depth entry, a lazy river, and pool space for recreation swimming for all ages and abilities.

The historic Urho Saari Swim Stadium "The Plunge" was a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project and originally opened in 1940.  At over 80 years old, the Plunge is in need of a renovation to continue to meet the community's aquatics and recreational needs. 

The council opted for the second option, which would come in at the city’s stated budget of $65 million. The council asked that four enhancements be included in the design: a lazy river with an island in the middle ($9.8 million), three water slides ($3.4 million), a toddler pool next to the lazy river ($4.2 million) and a building with a 3,000-square-foot community room ($4.6 million). The enhancements put the total project price tag at $87 million.

A $1.6M contract was approved between the City of Boulder City and VCBO Architecture for the design of a replacement public pool.

Approval comes as the prospect has been widely discussed in Boulder City for several years. The cost of the pool was originally slated at $27M, which then rose to $37M in early 2024.  The target date for opening the new pool is summer 2028.

Fort Collins residents have been waiting for the promised Southeast Community Center for more than a decade, and now dirt is finally turning.

A groundbreaking on June 10 celebrated the project, a partnership among the city, the Poudre River Public Library District and Poudre School District.

The Town’s Aquatics and Recreation Project was made possible through a grant included in Prop 68, the California Parks and Water Bond Act. Prop 68 provides assistance for drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection and outdoor access for government sponsored programs. 

For the first time since 2021, Nevada is moving closer to reopening a community pool.

“Renovation has been a long journey to get right where we’re at,” said Richard Brockman, Nevada Parks and Recreation Director.

According to Brockman, the project carries an estimated price tag of $7.2 million. The funding is coming from a general city sales tax approved by voters on August 2024.

On the lower level, the pool area would be located in the middle of the building. “That’s the expanded indoor aquatics area,” Barnett said. “That’s going from two pools to three pools. Some great programming opportunities that are going to be expanded there.”

The indoor pool area would have a ninja course over a lap pool, slides and a basketball hoop at a multifunction pool, and a water table, kiddie slide and aquatic play unit at a wading pool.

More than two years of input from residents helped the City develop the long-term Bloomington Forward investment plan to support three major community projects for better health, wellness, athletics and recreation.

The City of Bardstown is proud to announce the development of the Bardstown Aquatic and Sports Center, an 80,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility designed to meet the recreational needs of residents of all ages. This exciting new space will offer a wide range of activities and amenities, providing a long-awaited venue for sports, fitness, and community programming.

The existing pool at Highlander Park has served the city well for over 50 years as a hub for water education, safety, and wellness. It has also supported the Dunedin High School swim team and hosted various events and gatherings. However, this beloved facility has exceeded its useful life and needs to be replaced.

Worthington voters approved a bond levy on November 5, 2024, to fund the replacement of the outdoor pool facility.  Worthington Pools includes the outdoor pools and the natatorium adjacent to Thomas Worthington High School.

The recreation center will include meeting/classrooms, administrative office space, gymnasium, kitchen, fitness center, multi-purpose rooms, and a running track. The facility will also include an aquatics center with a competition pool, leisure pool, spa, spectator seating areas, two wet classrooms, splash play area, and associated locker rooms. 

The project would see the construction of a new 52,000 square foot facility to accommodate approximately 800 people at a time. Proposed amenities include a zero-depth entry toddler pool, a leisure pool with spray features and more.

The Embleton Community Centre is envisioned as a state-of-the-art, 175,000 sq. ft. multi-use, multi-seasonal facility serving residents of all ages and abilities. Designed to support the growth of southwest Brampton, it will function as a vibrant community hub that brings together recreation, wellness, learning and social connection in one accessible and flexible space.

Together, we’ll do more than just expand our current facility; we’ll continue our flagship legacy of our Foothills Area YMCA, a beacon of hope and wellness for the vibrant tapestry of Clemson, Central, and Oconee County, SC. 

The Aquatic Centre houses two large indoor pools: the East Pool and the Winslow and Christian Hamilton Memorial Pool, commonly known as the West Pool.

The City of Coralville hopes to more than triple the size of a popular facility.

After five decades of serving families, the Coralville Recreation Center is ready for its $50 million makeover.

A joint initiative between the Town of Edson and Yellowhead County is one step closer to becoming a regional staple, with schematic designs for the YCE Multiplex officially approved.

With the innovative design given the thumbs-up, a four-phase construction plan is in the books and substantial work is set to begin in the SPRING of 2025.

The Emporia Recreation Steering Committee took a significant step forward this week by selecting a preliminary design for a new state-of-the-art recreation center — and putting a $53 million price tag for the project.

The City of Vernon is building a new, modern recreation facility designed to promote community health and well-being through recreation services. When complete, the Active Living Centre (ALC) will embrace the City’s vision to deliver a facility that not only meets the needs of a growing community, but also strives to attract new residents and visitors to Greater Vernon. The new facility will be accessible, inclusive, fun, family-friendly and orientated towards participants of all ages and abilities.

Ground was officially broken on Wednesday, Aug. 21, for renovation and expansion of the North Platte recreation center.

The project cost is about $39 million. When complete, the center will be a 130,000 square-foot rejuvenation of the nearly 50-year-old community hub, according to Sampson Construction, the company that will oversee the project.

Strawberry Water Park is a fun summer experience for the entire family. The facility includes several exciting features such as water slides, play structures, a lazy river, shaded seating, and lap pool.

YWCA Quad Cities will host an official groundbreaking ceremony for its new two-story, 48,900-square-foot facility next week in downtown Rock Island.

The event will take place at the location of the new facility, 1702-1794 5th Avenue, Rock Island, on Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. This free event will include speeches from stakeholders and refreshments.

Watermania is part of the Riverport Sports and Entertainment Complex and is easily accessible off of Highway 99 via exit 32, Steveston Highway east. This facility offers a complete aquatic and fitness experience all in one place with features that include:

"Warnersville Pool is to be renovated along with the bathrooms.  A new playground, field, beach entry, waterslide, Ninja cross system and an obstacle course are to be added."

“We’re going to have a lazy river that’s going to have a wave component to it, a drop-slide which will drop you eight feet into the pool, a play station with a bucket drop, and a zero-depth-entry splash pad for the kids. We’re also going to have Ninja-Cross which is a take-off of the Ninja Warrior – this will be the first of its kind in any waterpark,” Goolst said.

The YMCA of Greater Toledo has announced a $10 million expansion to the Sylvania YMCA/JCC facility, more than doubling its current size and modernizing the existing spaces. Among the improvements is an expansion for an all-new indoor family aquatics center with water toys and an area dedicated to swimming lessons and therapy. 

Newark plans to spend roughly $1.4 million to improve swimming pools and replace a play structure at the Silliman Family Aquatic Center.

Town of Port Hedland reveals updated $230 million South Hedland Integrated Sports Hub master plan...and outdoor facilities — a 50m outdoor pool, 30m water polo pool, a hydro pool, water park, inflatables and a ninja cross obstacle course.

The report  proposes a play area for children, an open program zone where residents could play different water activities, a “lazy river” driven by a water current and a warm-water lap lane fit for aerobics classes. For its lap pool, Barr shared that the concept includes six lanes, each spanning 25 yards.

The proposed design envisions a state-of-the-art 22,600 square-foot facility that focuses on the highest standards of energy efficiency, and built with unique programming and amenities, such as a suspended retractable obstacle course known as a NinjaCross system.

The 1992 Landers and Big Bear earthquakes damaged the Valley’s Meadow Park swimming pool. For for nearly 30 years, Big Bear has been without a public swimming pool.
The Bear Valley Unified School District Education Foundation is looking to change that.

The Englewood Recreation Center is a full-service community facility that provides activities for all ages. 

Construction on the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center expansion is scheduled to begin June 2026. Improvements include a new pool, splash pad, training and locker room building, pool equipment building, bleachers, Ninja Cross obstacle course, sports lighting, utility upgrades, and other site enhancements.

Construction is anticipated to continue through spring 2028.

Salt City Splash is Hutchinson’s exclusive water park! Beyond public swimming, the facility also offers water fitness classes, special events, recreational swim team, and swim lessons for both youth and adults. 

The Centre is a completely renovated aquatics complex complete with a lap pool, leisure pool, river run, waterslide, sauna, whirlpool, steam room and more. 

The Rollie Miles Recreation Centre will be a small recreation facility that responds to the facility assessment, demographics and community needs. The project is currently funded for the planning and preliminary design

The city of Regina in Saskatchewan, Canada has officially broken ground on the construction of an indoor aquatics facility (IAF) that features, among other amenities, a deep geothermal heating system. The plan is to drill to a depth of 2000 meters, where thermal waters at 60 C are expected.

Voted the North Shore’s best water park by readers of North Shore Magazine, at Splash Landings, you can dive into so much fun! Splash Landings is open year round and offers an extensive program of swimming lessons for all ages through our Starfish Swim School. No matter what the season, there’s always plenty of water fun at the Glenview Park District’s four-pool indoor aquatic center.

This new purpose-built facility will provide modern fitness and aquatic facilities to be enjoyed by all ages and abilities. Our new centre will help our community improve or maintain health and wellbeing, play team sports, connect with others and meet specialized  health needs.

The Kew Recreation Centre redevelopment is supported by the Victorian Government.

The city’s 2016 Master Park Plan and Marion’s ImagiNEXT project identified a new outdoor aquatic center as a top desire among residents. The design’s lap pool would have eight, 25-yard lanes. The pool also features a “ninja cross,” an obstacle  course with bars, wheels and swings.

Nishna Valley Family YMCA Director Dan Haynes offered a few ideas, such  as remodeling the YMCA zero entry space, which would be similar to a  splash pad or adding a series of rings and bars to the pool to climb on  above water and a series of hoops to swim through underwater, known as a  ninja cross.

The City of Valley Center has hired a design consultant to develop the plans for the renovation of Lions Park Aquatic Center and the new Valley Center Recreation/Aquatic Center.

Opened in 2021 with the first NinjaCross system in Minnesota.

Opened 2022.

The renovated recreation center is 11,873 square feet, with an estimated design and construction cost of $13.1 million. The completed facility includes a new six-lane lap pool with an adjacent aqua-exercise pool, a wave pool with a lazy river and bubble pit, an activity pool and more.

Prince George's new downtown pool opened in 2022 and includes a NinjaCross System, which is the first-of-its-kind in B.C.

The supply and installation of a dual-lane Ninja Cross obstacle course is estimated at $500,000 and was funded utilizing the $10 million Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program grant awarded in support of the pool.

"The addition of the NinjaCross system has surpassed its purpose as one of the park's most frequented attractions. Everyone loves it!"

Awarded WWA Leading Edge Award and Texas Public Pools Council Best Waterpark in Texas

Recently named the best in the country and honored with the  prestigious Grand Plaque in the National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management from the American Academy  for Park and Recreation Administration, in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association.

From an aquatic center, gymnasium, rock climbing wall, ninja warrior course, outdoor track, and functional fitness areas – to conference rooms, administrative offices and a Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy chamber, the 46,000 square-foot facility has been designed to create an inclusive and empowering environment for military veterans and athletes with physical disabilities. 

The project cost $28.6 million, and is a 50,000-square-foot facility that includes a family-friendly indoor pool, an 8,000-square-foot gym, a large fitness center, a teen lounge and an outdoor splash pad. 

Opened in 2025.

Opened in 2021 with a NinjaCross addition completed in 2023.

NinjaCross is a great addition to our facility that adds to our mission of enhancing the mental and physical wellbeing of the Sand Mountain region..... NinjaCross is truly next-level aquatics entertainment, and we’re very proud to have it right here in Albertville.

~Mike Brewer, 

Purchasing Director, City of Albertville

This project, opened in 2025, was the result of a strong community drive to have an outdoor aquatic recreation facility for families to enjoy, after the city’s outdoor pool had been closed for years. Major fundraising efforts and a board of professionals with diverse expertise, who organized and directed the project, were key to its success.

Visitors can tackle Florida’s first retractable NinjaCross obstacle course, adding a thrill-seeker twist to the village’s newest recreational gem. Opened in Jan 2026.

“NinjaCross™ is a fantastic addition,” said Recreation Manager Justin Perdue, in a news release. “This facility opened in October 2021 and is an exceptional asset to Northglenn. Adding NinjaCross™ further enhances our community’s recreational options and provides a fresh, engaging way to stay active.”    NinjaCross was added to the recreation center in 2024.

Opened in 2025. 

“The City of Bettendorf and the YMCA have collaborated as both a government and non-profit to create a much larger and nicer water park than either of us could have done by ourselves,” said Brad Martell, President/CEO of YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley. “Through collaboration, both members and taxpayers save money by two community organizations working together.”

After years of combined advocacy, fundraising and construction, beginning with the formation of a feasibility committee in 2017, the $11 million aquatic center opened June 2025 at MLK Jr. Park.

Opened in May 2024, the waterpark has indoor and outdoor features. Inside, there is a lap pool, rock climbing wall, ninja course, splash pad, lazy river and sauna. Outside, there is another splash pad, various slides, a wave ball pool, another lazy river and a surf simulator.

Opened May 2025. 

Named a 2026 Dream Design by Aquatics International. 

The Artesia Aquatic Center is an attraction for guests of all ages serving the City of Artesia and surrounding communities. Offering a wide variety of programs, activities, and aquatic attractions, we are also a purpose destination for travelers in the area.  Guests of our outdoor facility can enjoy a full concession stand, splash away in the site’s multiple water features, relax in the lazy river, or slide down one of the three water slides from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

No matter what level of fun you are looking for, you will find it at the Watertown Family Aquatic Center. It is truly focused on being a family experience that you will want to experience over and over. 

From the ninja course in the year-round indoor pool, to the outdoor pool's rock-climbing wall, Pasco's Aquatic Center is turning heads.

$19.9 million project opened in 2024

The newly renovated aquatic center features a diverse range of attractions, including NinjaCross™ course, a lazy river, and the longest stand-up waterslide in North America. Opened in 2025

The new facility includes a recreational pool with a lazy river, a competition lap pool, multiple spray features and aquatic amenities, a 5,000 square foot pool building that contains locker and changing rooms, offices for lifeguards and staff, a community meeting room, and spaces for other operational needs. 

“The Fishers Community Center represents years of collaboration, planning and listening to our residents,” Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness stated in a news release. “This facility is more than just a place for fitness; it’s a place where our community can come together to live healthier, connect with one another and strengthen the fabric of our city.”   The new facility opened in November 2025 and includes a 9,800 sq ft  aquatics center.

Opened in June 2025, the hotel features an indoor pool, an outdoor resort-style pool, retail and family entertainment centers, along with a bar and grill that’s open to the general public.

“Whether it’s your first time in here or you haven’t been here in a month, usually you see some wide eyes and some dropped jaws, you know, people verbally saying, ‘Wow!‘” said Aquatics Coordinator Wyatt Thompson.