Colony Park Pool

Colony Park Pool began construction in May 2023. This new aquatic facility's pool classification has been identified as a Community Pool. It will complement the recently completed Colony Park District Park amenities. This project is in the construction phase with anticipated completion and soft opening in January 2025. City Council District 1

New Colony Park pool view of lap swimming area with bathhouse in background

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Construction Updates and Project History

Construction Updates

Check below for previous updates.

Project History

Building Permit completed June 1, 2023.
Construction Notice to Proceed May 15, 2023.
Site Plan Permit completed May 10, 2023.
Construction Document package completed May 10, 2022.
Design Development package completed September 21, 2021.
Schematic Design package completed July 21, 2021.
Third community meeting June 30, 2021.
Second community meeting April 28, 2021.
First community meeting January 27, 2021.
Council approves CMR firm Flintco on November 12, 2020.
Council approves A/E firm Marmon Mok on September 3, 2020.
Council approves third-party Project Management firm ECM International on March 26, 2020.
Summer 2019, City Council approved Construction Manager-at-Risk methodology for contracting the Colony Park Aquatic Facility.

Pool Concept

Below are the images for the new aquatic facility that were developed based on community input during the Concept Phase. Click on the images to see larger versions.

Colony Park Pool with image of pool in background

Background

With the efforts of community leaders, the City of Austin 2018 G.O. Bonds included funding for the construction of an aquatic facility for the Colony Park neighborhood. Through input received during the development of the Aquatic Master Plan and the Colony Park District Park Master Plan, the pool classification has been identified as a Community Pool. While primarily serving the Colony Park and Lakeside communities, Colony Park Pool will draw visitors from surrounding neighborhoods. This new aquatic facility will complement the recently completed Colony Park District Park that provides a baseball field, soccer/multi-sports field, a large play area with elements of nature-based play, fitness equipment, two pavilions, picnic tables, drinking fountains, and a hike and bike trail that connects the adjacent communities.

Project Description

The community classification provides for the following aquatic characteristics and amenities: lap lane pool, zero-entry activity pool (tot pool), water slide, spray ground feature, diving board, gender-neutral bathhouse, family restrooms, deck space, training/party room, and aquatic office space. The project will also participate in the City of Austin Arts in Public Places (AIPP) program, which will commission a permanent art installation at the pool facility.

Anticipated Schedule

Please note that as in any construction project, schedules are projected as accurately as possible. All dates are subject to change due to the nature of construction and the weather.

January 2021: Community Engagement Start (Complete)
May 2023: Construction begins (Ongoing)
December 2024: Construction ends
January 2025: Pool Soft Opening

Community Engagement

From January through July 2021, PARD worked with community members to develop the final concept for the Colony Park Aquatic Facility. To review the process and input that shaped the concept, please review the information in the tabs.

Pool Elements Survey: Closed October 31

Colony Park Pool Elements Survey Results (PDF)

Concept Phase Community Engagement, part 1

Community Engagement Phase I Summary (PDF, 4 MB), March 2021