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On May 14, 2022, the City Council will break ground on the new community pool - the Lagoon at Virginia Weaver Park! Join us from noon to 2 p.m. at Virginia Weaver Park (631 Somerset) for free food, family activities, and live entertainment.
The new pool will feature almost 10,000 square feet of water surface, including a zero-depth entry pool, a separate lap swim pool, a lazy river and three-turn slide, and a splash feature.
Background Information In November 2017, voters approved funding to build a new outdoor pool to replace the existing pool at Crawford Park. In 2018, the City began the design process for the pool, which included site analysis and selection. The site analysis assesses environmental conditions, potential impacts to existing programs and amenities, and other site-specific considerations. Based on this analysis and input from the City Council, Parks Board, and citizens, Virginia Weaver Park was selected as the location for the new pool.
The City received a grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife for $750,000 towards the construction cost. The pool was designed after broad public input from the community, which drove the selection of amenities.
On May 14, 2022, the City Council will break ground on the new community pool - the Lagoon at Virginia Weaver Park! Join us from noon to 2 p.m. at Virginia Weaver Park (631 Somerset) for free food, family activities, and live entertainment.
The new pool will feature almost 10,000 square feet of water surface, including a zero-depth entry pool, a separate lap swim pool, a lazy river and three-turn slide, and a splash feature.
Background Information In November 2017, voters approved funding to build a new outdoor pool to replace the existing pool at Crawford Park. In 2018, the City began the design process for the pool, which included site analysis and selection. The site analysis assesses environmental conditions, potential impacts to existing programs and amenities, and other site-specific considerations. Based on this analysis and input from the City Council, Parks Board, and citizens, Virginia Weaver Park was selected as the location for the new pool.
The City received a grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife for $750,000 towards the construction cost. The pool was designed after broad public input from the community, which drove the selection of amenities.
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What is the latest update on the location and timeline of the outdoor pool? Also, any word on the indoor pool at the Rec?
Jolaw
asked
about 3 years ago
Thanks for your question! The new pool will be at Virginia Weaver Park. The pool is still in the design phase, and we expect to bid it out this summer. Once we have a final design, we'll post it here on the Newsfeed of this project page!
An indoor pool is still included in the long-range plans for the recreation center, but funding hasn't been identified for its construction or operation.
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Skateboard area; that or something like it sounds like a good idea. There should be something to maintain
a connection for our young folk to this beloved historic park, beyond the playground & soccer fields.
Also, is there any plan to set a target date for the Indoor pool to be built in Cedar Hill? This idea has
been around for at least 15 yrs, because I attended 2 different community mtgs discussing such a pool many years ago. I've really been surprised that it has not ALREADY become a reality! on FacebookShare What are the plans for the existing pool space at Crawford? I've seen a suggestion that it be turned into a
Skateboard area; that or something like it sounds like a good idea. There should be something to maintain
a connection for our young folk to this beloved historic park, beyond the playground & soccer fields.
Also, is there any plan to set a target date for the Indoor pool to be built in Cedar Hill? This idea has
been around for at least 15 yrs, because I attended 2 different community mtgs discussing such a pool many years ago. I've really been surprised that it has not ALREADY become a reality! on TwitterShare What are the plans for the existing pool space at Crawford? I've seen a suggestion that it be turned into a
Skateboard area; that or something like it sounds like a good idea. There should be something to maintain
a connection for our young folk to this beloved historic park, beyond the playground & soccer fields.
Also, is there any plan to set a target date for the Indoor pool to be built in Cedar Hill? This idea has
been around for at least 15 yrs, because I attended 2 different community mtgs discussing such a pool many years ago. I've really been surprised that it has not ALREADY become a reality! on LinkedinEmail What are the plans for the existing pool space at Crawford? I've seen a suggestion that it be turned into a
Skateboard area; that or something like it sounds like a good idea. There should be something to maintain
a connection for our young folk to this beloved historic park, beyond the playground & soccer fields.
Also, is there any plan to set a target date for the Indoor pool to be built in Cedar Hill? This idea has
been around for at least 15 yrs, because I attended 2 different community mtgs discussing such a pool many years ago. I've really been surprised that it has not ALREADY become a reality! link
What are the plans for the existing pool space at Crawford? I've seen a suggestion that it be turned into a
Skateboard area; that or something like it sounds like a good idea. There should be something to maintain
a connection for our young folk to this beloved historic park, beyond the playground & soccer fields.
Also, is there any plan to set a target date for the Indoor pool to be built in Cedar Hill? This idea has
been around for at least 15 yrs, because I attended 2 different community mtgs discussing such a pool many years ago. I've really been surprised that it has not ALREADY become a reality!
Carol H
asked
over 4 years ago
Thank you for your questions. The City will do a master planning process for Crawford park in 2020, where neighbors can help decide the future of that park. Keep a look out for public input opportunities for that project!
An indoor pool is still included in the Parks system long-range plans, but because funding for that type of facility hasn't yet been identified, no target date has been set for an indoor pool.
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Gigi1791
asked
over 4 years ago
Thank you for your question. Our goals is to have the new pool complete during the 2021 season. We will have a better idea of an estimated completion date once the pool has been designed and a contract is awarded for construction.
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Cherrylf
asked
over 4 years ago
Thank you for your question. An indoor pool is still included in the Parks system long-range plans, but funding for that type of facility hasn't yet been identified.
This project was included in the 2017 bond election to replace the existing outdoor pool at Crawford Park, which is aging and near the end of its life.
A consultant conducts analysis of potential pool site to assess environmental conditions, potential impacts to existing programs and amenities, and other site-specific considerations.
Design
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The design team incorporates public input into construction plans for the new pool.
Bid Project
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Staff and the design team will prepare final construction documents and competitively bid the project.
Groundbreaking
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Help us celebrate the beginning of construction!
Grand Opening Celebration
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Construction is continuing, and we're still on track to be open for Summer 2023.