Photo: City of Waukee
(Waukee, IA) -- Waukee is planning a bond referendum to pay for a new outdoor aquatic center. Voters in November will be asked to decide a bond issue for the $35 (M) million dollars for the project near 6th Street and University Avenue. A property tax increase of about $34 dollars per $100,000 valuation would pay for about 60% of the construction. Waukee says the rest would be covered thru current tax revenues and other funding sources. If voters approve it, the aquatic center would open in the summer of 2027.
What would the aquatic center look like?
The Final Concept Plan for the proposed outdoor aquatic center has 22,600 square feet of water surface area with four distinct pool spaces and an adjacent splash pad. The design includes spaces for different user groups, allows for various experiences and provides both active and quieter zones. There is dedicated space for small kids as well as spaces for older children and adults.
- Splash Pad: 3,000 square feet with ADA accessible play structure
- Leisure/Kids’ Pool: 7,100 square feet with zero-depth entry
- Lazy River: 11,500 square feet with 802 linear feet of floating space that can accommodate inflatable tubes
- Deep/Dive Pool: 1,800 square feet with a 1-meter diving board, 3-meter diving platform and climbing wall that is separated from kids’ spaces
- Lap Pool: 2,200 square feet with four 25-yard lap lanes that can be used for various activities throughout the day
- Other amenities include seating areas, shade throughout the facility, concessions, changing rooms and rentable structures/areas for events.
Photo: City of Waukee