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Wheat Ridge launches community engagement for Anderson Park pool replacement; short‑term repairs estimated at $1.1M
Summary
City staff say Anderson Pool’s infrastructure is failing; a consultant assessment identified $1.1 million in near‑term repairs and recommended full replacement in 3–5 years. Staff opened an April–Aug engagement process and plans to apply for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership grant in August.
Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation staff told council Monday that Anderson Park outdoor pool, originally built in 1979 and revised in 2008, is nearing the end of its useful life and is likely to require full replacement within three to five years.
Sarah Heisdorfer, aquatic supervisor, said a 2023 contractor assessment identified $1.1 million in short‑term investments needed to keep the pool operating safely, but the assessment also indicated those repairs would not address the older structural issues that argue for a full replacement. The city launched a community engagement process April–Aug 15, 2025, to gauge public support for replacement versus closure and to collect preferences on amenities a replacement pool should include.
“We completed seven clean‑pipe repairs in spring 2024 on the family pool alone,” Heisdorfer said, describing repeated leaks tied to an original 1979 slab, a high water table and pipe…
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