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Franklin previews Scott Park master plan and near-final aquatic center designs; redevelopment commission OKs funding steps
Summary
Parks staff presented updated designs for Scott Park and the Franklin Family Aquatic Center and reported redevelopment-commission approvals for design and inspection contracts ($2.3M for Scott Park roundabout work, $1.2M for aquatic center design). Staff said phased construction could open parts of Scott Park in late 2027 with full park access by summer 2028.
Franklin City parks staff gave the Park Board an in-depth look at two major capital projects June 18: a near-final site plan for Scott Park and expanded designs for the Franklin Family Aquatic Center.
On Scott Park staff displayed a site plan showing nearly 995 parking spaces, courts for pickleball and basketball, pedestrian bridges, a greenway connection across the railroad, a new roundabout on Commerce Drive at the park entrance, two soccer fields and a relocated maintenance facility. Staff reported that the redevelopment commission approved a $2.3 million contract with Crossroad Engineers for construction inspection, design of the roundabout and related construction work. Staff said construction will proceed in phases: areas north of the park’s creek line could begin this fall, with additional work beginning as existing youth leagues vacate fields; some top-side amenities could be usable in fall 2027 and the full park could open by summer 2028.
Parks staff also showed near-final drawings for the Franklin Family Aquatic Center expansion. The project includes a wave pool, a bowl/raft slide, multiple zero-depth entries to improve ADA access, a ninja course, a waterside zipline and rentable cabanas. Staff said the redevelopment commission approved $1.2 million for design, construction administration and inspection of the aquatic center. A phased approach should allow much of the facility to be constructed without closing the pool for an entire season; staff said parts north of the current footprint could be under construction while the pool remains open next year, and the pool would close when the school season begins so southern work can proceed.
“We’re moving along — both projects will go through the funding process at the city council level in the next 30 to 60 days,” a parks presenter said. Staff emphasized that many elements are still being finalized (building designs, restrooms, and small details) but that the projects are intended to position amenities for youth sports and aquatics for the next several decades.
Next steps: staff will take the contracts and final design items through the city’s funding process at city council and return with construction schedules and additional detail in the coming weeks.
