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Consultants say Troy Aquatic Park users want more seating, restrooms and practical upgrades; full expansions would cost millions

City of Troy — Parks & Recreation / City Council Work Session · December 4, 2025
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Consultants told the city the aquatic park’s users favor increased leisure water area, seating and restroom/concession upgrades rather than large novelty attractions. A full set of options in earlier studies totals about $6 million; consultants recommend phasing and pursuing grants rather than a referendum.

Consultants reported that users of the Troy Aquatic Park prioritized pragmatic upgrades — more seating and deck space, expanded restrooms and a new concession area — over large, costly attractions such as a lazy river. That guidance came from focus groups and the outreach survey during a May work session.

Matthew Rourke of American StructurePoint said the consultants asked respondents to rank options from an earlier…

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