Aquatic Study

Background
The City conducted a public pool feasibility study in 1976. At the time of the study two public pools existed, one at Pullen Park and one at Chavis Park.  The recommendation from the study was for 8 pools to be developed in the first decade (to include one regional, year round indoor natatorium, 4 community outdoor pools and 3 neighborhood mini-swim facilities) and 13 additional pool facilities to be developed during the second decade. 

Of the 21 facilities recommended, six of the currently existing eight facilities were constructed following the 1976 study. In 2004, the Raleigh Parks Plan (The Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Element of the City’s Comprehensive Plan adopted by City Council in May 2004), briefly addressed Public Swimming Pool Recommendations (pages 54 & 55)  and recommended a detailed comprehensive study.

Project Description
This comprehensive Aquatic Study will include:
      • Current Status of Aquatic Programming
      • Assessment of Future Need
      • Market Analysis of Facility Locations and Program Offerings
      • Strategic 5-10 Year Recommendation
      • Economic Feasibility and Alternative Funding Strategies

Project Schedule

• Community Meeting Dates: April 4th, May 8th, June 19th and July 24, 2007
• City Council Update  -  June 19, 2007
• Presentation of DRAFT report to the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board  -  October 18, 2007 and November 15, 2007
• Final Report and Presentation to Council  -  December 4th and January 8th (1pm - Council Chambers)

Status
Over the next several months, staff will be working in conjunction with Szostak Design, Inc. on the implementation of the project outlined above. The study will have an active public participation element that will consist of stakeholder meetings, public meetings and a survey. Above is a link to public meeting dates, times and locations.

The first community meeting and four stakeholder group meetings were held the week of April 2nd. Here is a link to Counsilman Hunsaker's website (one of the consultants). [Clicking on this link will take you to a web page not directly affiliated with the City of Raleigh]. It includes the presentation given at these meetings.

All four community meeting notes and powerpoint presentations are below. 

To find a pool near you, click on the link below for the Aquatic Home Page.

For more information call 919-996-3285 or email AquaticStudy@ci.raleigh.nc.us

Last Updated: December 15, 2008

For More Information Contact:
Stephen Bentley
Senior Parks Planner
Parks and Recreation Department
333 Fayetteville Street, Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-996-4784

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