Council receives progress update on Park City aquatics facility; renderings, colors and features reviewed
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Summary
Design and construction teams presented renderings and schedule for the new outdoor aquatics facility. Council received and filed the update, and staff clarified attendance, pool dimensions, features and an anticipated turnover in May (year not specified).
Park City—s council heard a progress update Oct. 28 on the city—s new outdoor aquatics facility and approved moving forward with the design selections. The council voted 7-0 to receive and file the presentation.
Representatives from Donlinger Construction (project manager), Schaeffer Architecture, and Waters Edge Aquatic Design presented construction progress and renderings for pool and splash-pad features. Zach Newell (Donlinger Construction) reported that underground earthwork and utilities are underway, the pool excavation is complete, and concrete slab pours are expected in the coming weeks; project turnover was described as "looking great" with an anticipated turnover in May (no year specified).
Design and features: Robert Love of Schaeffer Architecture and Brian Hill of Waters Edge reviewed the planned color palette, noting the intent to reference the city flag—s blues and greens for slides, spray features and shade elements. The plan includes:
- A zero-entry shallow area and splash pad. - A plunge area for slides with a depth near 4 feet and a diving well that reaches roughly 12 feet. - A lap pool area 75 feet (25 yards) in length that can be configured for lane swimming. - Alternates included in the contract: a climbing wall and an "aqua zip" (a small zipline over the pool), both confirmed as accepted alternates.
Attendance and capacity: Brian Hill estimated typical daily attendance in the range of 300 to 350 visitors and said the deck and seating plan provide adequate space at peak times. Presenters estimated parking at roughly 150 spaces with room to expand and noted adjacent parking near ball fields and other amenities could supplement demand during busy days.
Motion and votes: Councilmember Troy Hill moved to receive and file the aquatics facility update; Charles Schwenke seconded and the motion passed 7-0.
Why it matters: The facility includes a mix of family attractions and lap-swim programming. The confirmed alternates (climbing wall and aqua zip) are in the project scope and will affect construction sequencing and operations. The council and design team agreed to use the city-flag color palette for major pool features and shade elements.
