Doug Russell Pool
Midland, TX
In 2013, Counsilman-Hunsaker was retained by the City of Midland to conduct a Feasibility Study to determine the future of the Doug Russell Pool. The pool was built in the 1950s and had been facing physical and functional obsolescence with only having a few upgrades since being built.
The goal of the study was to determine whether the facility should be renovated with pool mechanical system upgrades only or replaced with a new aquatic facility to include recreational amenities. Construction costs and operating expenses were provided for each option to ensure the city had the information needed to make a knowledgeable decision. In December 2013, the city decided to move forward with replacing the facility with a new aquatic center.
Up to 1,000 people per day are using the new $3.25 million facility that features the following amenities:
2,400 sq. ft. Lap Pool
- Dropslide
- Climbing wall
- Four 25-yard lap lanes
- Water basketball
4,800 sq. ft. Lazy River
- Waterslide
- Lily pad walk
- Three large stair entries
- Varies spray features
700 sq. ft. Recreation Pool
- Children’s play feature with tot slide
- Zero depth entry
- Varies spray features
- Underwater shelf
300 sq. ft. Sprayground
