Capital Improvement Projects

Pool Renovations
A 2004 Bond Election authorized $1.7 M for Rosemeade Pool renovations and $300,000 for Thomas Center Pool renovations.

Rosemeade Pool Improvements

Upgrade aging pump, drain & circulation systems
Demolish existing wading pool
Eliminate non-compliant 5m platform tower
Add new zero-depth entry pool with various pool features including water slide
Add shade structures, extend fence and other items - chairs, pool decking and landscaping
Begin Construction in mid September 2006
Design completion in mid-June 2006
Construction complete and pools open on Memorial Day, May 28, 2007

Thomas Pool Improvements

Upgrade aging pump machinery
Address non-compliant wading pool
Add shade structures, extend fence and landscaping
Same schedule as Rosemeade Pool

Click on photos for larger view.    Photo of diving platform demolition     photo of removal of diving platform

SKILES PROPERTY
2335 Sandy Lake Road
The design of soccer fields and related amenities is near completion. Staff has met with the local sports associations to include their input into the final design. Construction is near completion and use is anticipated in the spring of 2007. Please call the Parks & Recreation administrative offices at 972-466-3080 for more information.

MAINTENANCE FACILITY
2205 Sandy Lake Road

Parks Maintenance Staff will be moving from the location behind W.J. Thomas Pool to the Rural America site northeast of McInnish Sports Complex. The facility is currently under design and expected to be complete in winter 2006. Please call the Parks & Recreation administrative offices at 972-466-3080 for more information.