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Children's Splash Area Slides Selected
After conducting a community survey, the top two slides have been chosen for the children’s splash area at the Outdoor Aquatics Center. Thank you to all who took the time to share your thoughts. We can't wait to see families enjoying these slides next season!
The survey focused on Phase Two of the Outdoor Aquatic Center Renovation Project; the survey asked participants to select two slides for the shallow children’s splash area. The chosen slides are: 1) Jumping Frog, and 2) Billy Blue Whale.
Outdoor Aquatic Center Renovation Project Overview
It’s been nearly thirty years since the Outdoor Aquatic Center in Lawrence last saw a renovation! Now, the City is working on plans that improve the structure and functionality of our beloved Outdoor Aquatic Center.
In October 2024, the City Commission directed staff to rehabilitate the pool by maintaining existing open water and separating the shallow-depth/zero-depth area from the main pool and installing separate filters.
The project will bring long-needed updates to the facility, including repairs to aging infrastructure, improvements to pool functionality, and enhancements that will help the space better serve the community for years to come.
The project timeline:
Phase 1 (happening now): Early work is already underway and on schedule. This phase includes demolition in the bathroom and admissions areas, setting the stage for key upgrades to those spaces.
Phase 2 (beginning fall 2026): The next phase will focus on improvements to the pool itself and the surrounding aquatics features. This work remains on track for completion by Spring 2027, before the 2027 swim season.
What You’ll See This Season (2026):
When you visit the pool this year, you’ll start to notice some improvements, including:
A new admissions entry
Updated bathrooms and changing rooms
A refreshed party room with new flooring and paint
Repairs to the building exterior
Construction will continue in a way that keeps the pool open during the summer months, so residents can still cool off and enjoy the Outdoor Aquatic Center while improvements are underway.
Children's Splash Area Slides Selected
After conducting a community survey, the top two slides have been chosen for the children’s splash area at the Outdoor Aquatics Center. Thank you to all who took the time to share your thoughts. We can't wait to see families enjoying these slides next season!
The survey focused on Phase Two of the Outdoor Aquatic Center Renovation Project; the survey asked participants to select two slides for the shallow children’s splash area. The chosen slides are: 1) Jumping Frog, and 2) Billy Blue Whale.
Outdoor Aquatic Center Renovation Project Overview
It’s been nearly thirty years since the Outdoor Aquatic Center in Lawrence last saw a renovation! Now, the City is working on plans that improve the structure and functionality of our beloved Outdoor Aquatic Center.
In October 2024, the City Commission directed staff to rehabilitate the pool by maintaining existing open water and separating the shallow-depth/zero-depth area from the main pool and installing separate filters.
The project will bring long-needed updates to the facility, including repairs to aging infrastructure, improvements to pool functionality, and enhancements that will help the space better serve the community for years to come.
The project timeline:
Phase 1 (happening now): Early work is already underway and on schedule. This phase includes demolition in the bathroom and admissions areas, setting the stage for key upgrades to those spaces.
Phase 2 (beginning fall 2026): The next phase will focus on improvements to the pool itself and the surrounding aquatics features. This work remains on track for completion by Spring 2027, before the 2027 swim season.
What You’ll See This Season (2026):
When you visit the pool this year, you’ll start to notice some improvements, including:
A new admissions entry
Updated bathrooms and changing rooms
A refreshed party room with new flooring and paint
Repairs to the building exterior
Construction will continue in a way that keeps the pool open during the summer months, so residents can still cool off and enjoy the Outdoor Aquatic Center while improvements are underway.
