In 2026 the Recreation District is proposing a seasonal pool to replace the R.C. Icabone Swimming Pool with the 2024 citizen approved .3% sales tax currently being collected.  Work initiated by several citizens suggested a modest new outdoor pool pool be constructed at the site of the former pool.

Based on a modern design by today's standards, it would include two bodies of water. This allows for more flexible programming, differing water temperatures to better serve all users, easier access for people of all ages with zero-entry and ramps, allows for swimming to still occur when there is an accident, and would serve the majority of the community.   This is how a majority of commercial public pools are designed today. Our goal would be to construct a 50+ year facility (by comparision the average residential and private pool has a life expectancy of 20 years).  It would be sized to fit on the existing pool property at 1131 College Ave. and serve our community's population.

Below are some of the features that could be potentially be included  based on the 2024 Feasibility Study.  However, this is a concept and the final design would go through a public process where citizens will have an opportunity to participate and provide feedback.  The process would occur during the early stages of the design process.

Leisure Pool Concept:

• Zero-Depth Children's Play Area
• Interactive Play Structure
• Current Channel with Water Features
• Waterslides with Runouts
• Potential Add ons: Underwater Bench Seating, Smaller Lap Lanes

Lap Pool Concept:

• 6 Lane x 25 Yard Lap Pool
• 1 Meter Diving Board
• Aqua Zip'n Feature
• Climbing Wall
• Basketball/Volleyball
• ADA Accessible Ramp
• Potential Add ons:  Ninjacross, Inflatables

Other Features:

• Bathhouse with Male and Female Lockerooms/Bathrooms
• Family Changing Rooms/Bathrooms (Unisex)
• Concessions Stand
• Shaded Seating Areas 
• Lounge Chairs
• Parking Lot on adjacent land

Below is a concept from the 2024 Feasibility Study which provides a starting point for what the final design would be.

Financial Information on this concept:

• The Recreation District would use the existing .3% pool sales tax to both construct the facility and operate it.  The tax is scheduled to sunset on December 31, 2050.
• The cost to construct would range from $16-$18 million based on other recent projects in Colorado and cost escalation. 
• The operational subsidy for a facility similar to this would be around $250,000, and include capital repair and replacement.
• Over a period of 30-years the estimated cost to repair and replace pool equipment will be around $3 million which would come from funding through the operational subsidy.