Orange Memorial Park
Aquatic Center
City Council Meeting
June 14, 2023
Updated Design Development Presentation
2 UPDATE
• Pool Design Priorities
• Learn-to-Swim Program
• Swimming & Water Polo Requirements vs. Recommendations • Pool Depth Options
• Outdoor Pool
• Indoor Pool
• Entry Signage
3 POOL DESIGN PRIORITIES
• Learn-to-Swim
• Lap Swim
• Fitness Classes
• Recreational Swim
• 25 Yard Competitions
• Water Polo
• Safe, Sustainable and Efficient Operations
• Fun Water Features
• Long-term Flexibility
4 LEARN-TO-SWIM PROGRAM WAITLISTS
Summer 2022 Waitlist
• Infant, Toddler Preschool: 168
• Level 1, 2, & pre-basic (Shallow water): 596 (1583)
• Level 3-5 (deep water): 87 (139)
• Adult Lessons: 74
• Exercise Classes: 46
Number in parenthesis is the number of people waitlisted for multiple classes.
REQUIREMENTS & RECOMENDATIONS
CURRENT POOL DESIGN
• STARTING BLOCKS
• (10) 8’ WIDE LANES IN 25YD
• (5) 8’ WIDE LANES IN 25M
• WATER POLO COURSE WITH WALL
MOUNTED GOALS (25M x 45')
• SHALLOW END (22’ wide by 25M
long, Area 1800 sf)
• Recreation Swim: 90 by
code, but...
• Learn-to-Swim – 30 minutes
• Up to five level 1 (30)
• Up to two level 2 (12)
• One level 3 (8)
• One level 4 (10)
• One level 5 (10)
• About 70 students per half
hour, could change
depending on what classes
are being offered.
4’-0” SHALLOW END OPTION
• STARTING BLOCKS
• (10) 8’ WIDE LANES IN 25YD
• (5) 8’ WIDE LANES IN 25M
• WATER POLO COURSE WITH WALL
MOUNTED GOALS (82’x45’ / 25M x
14M)
• ENTRY STAIR IS LENGTHENED BY 5’
• Recreation Swim: Same as
previous slide
• Learn-to-Swim – Similar
to previous slide
• Exercise classes could take place
at the same time
ALL DEEP OPTION WITHOUT STEPS
• STARTING BLOCKS
• (10) 8’ WIDE LANES IN 25YD
• (8) 8’ WIDE LANES IN 25M
• WATER POLO COURSE WITH WALL
MOUNTED GOALS (25M x 45')
• SPECIAL PURPOSE POOL
• DEFINITION PER CBC:
• “IS A POOL CONSTRUCTED
EXCLUSIVELY FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE,
SUCH AS INSTRUCTION, DIVING,
COMPETITION, OR MEDICAL
TREATMENT”
• COUNTY HEALTH MAY REQUIRE LETTER
FROM THE CITY STATING THAT THE POOL IS
SPECIAL PURPOSE AND IS COMMITTED TO
ONLY ALLOW CERTAIN USES IN THE POOL
• PORTABLE STEPS DO NOT MEET CODE AND
PORTABLE STEPS THAT GO DOWN TO 7’
DEPTH DO NOT EXIST
• REQUIRES SLIGHTLY LARGER FILTER TANKS FOR
ADDITIONAL WATER VOLUME
• INCREASED SOIL MITIGATION COSTS
ALL DEEP OPTION WITH STEPS
• STARTING BLOCKS
• (10) 8’ WIDE LANES IN 25YD
• (8) 8’ WIDE LANES IN 25M
• WATER POLO COURSE WITH WALL
MOUNTED GOALS (25M x 45')
• REQUIRES SLIGHTLY LARGER FILTER
TANKS FOR ADDITIONAL WATER
VOLUME
• ~$500K COST IMPACT
Staff recommends either Option 1 or Option 2 for the outdoor pool as these designs provide a shallow area no deeper than 4’ which allows the pool to be programmed for learn-to-swim and recreational swim while meeting the requirements for swim competition in the 25-yard direction and maintains the required depth and area for water polo at the high school, club and collegiate level.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: OUTDOOR POOL
CURRENT DESIGN
• Recreation Swim
• Easily defined area for
individuals who pass swim test
• Ideal for monitoring and safety
• Offers wide range of inflatable
options
• Learn-to-Swim
• Multiple location
opportunitiesfor diving
instruction
• Clearly defined area for
advanced levels
• Lap Lanes
• Opportunity for diving blocks
• Fitness Programs
• Large area for aqua zumba and
water aerobics
• Large area for water exercise
and deep-water treading
DIVIDED SHALLOW ENDS
• Recreation Swim
• Presents crowded deep
water when pool is split for lap
swimming and recreation swim
• Requires additional staff
and createssafety challenges
• Removes options for inflatables
• Learn-to-Swim
• Adds more shallow water
for lower levels
• Creates only one location for
teaching diving
• Lap Lanes
• No diving blocks
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: INDOOR POOL
It is the recommendation of staff that the indoor pool depth remain as presented in the design development package with a single 3’-6” shallow end and a 7’ depth deep end to allow for a wide range of programs, opportunities for starting blocks and safety.
15 SCHEDULE
Design Review Board Update June
Planning Commission TBD
Design Documents Complete Summer 2023
Bid/Award December 2023
Start Construction January 2024
Pool Opening Spring 2025
Full Project Completion (Demo/Sitework Complete) Summer 2025 16