The Town of Johnstown, in collaboration with Counsilman-Hunsaker and Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative (OLC), has conducted a comprehensive study to evaluate the potential development of an outdoor pool facility. This study thoroughly analyzes community needs, site assessments, and design concepts to provide Johnstown with a state-of-the-art aquatic center. The study focuses on assessing various site options, […]
Counsilman Hunsaker audited the swimming pool at Kentucky State University to give the university options for the future. (The pool has been closed for approximately three years and has been drained during this period. Operated by the local YMCA, it is Frankfurt’s sole indoor swimming facility. The school seeks insights into the necessary repairs or […]
Counsilman-Hunsaker and Schemata Workshop conducted a feasibility study to analyze the operations of the Tukwila Pool, an indoor six-lane pool with a shallow programming area. The project team developed multiple options to meet the aquatic needs of Metropolitan Park District residents and provided detailed construction and project cost estimates for each proposed facility. The study […]
Counsilman-Hunsaker partnered with the Town of Silver City, New Mexico, to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for a new community aquatic center. With the existing outdoor pool approaching 50 years of age, the study aimed to provide strategic recommendations for developing a modern facility. The study evaluated current aquatic programming and facilities, performed a needs […]
Monmouth County, New Jersey, commissioned Counsilman-Hunsaker to conduct a feasibility study for a proposed indoor aquatic center. The study involved extensive stakeholder consultations, an online community survey, and presentations to the County Parks and Recreation Board, culminating in the development and analysis of various indoor facility options. It detailed capital costs for construction and provided […]
The McFarland Recreation and Park District enlisted Counsilman-Hunsaker to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study and evaluate the current condition of the district’s outdoor pool. The study’s objective was to investigate potential renovation and replacement options. As part of this analysis, Counsilman-Hunsaker developed several customized options designed to fulfill the aquatic needs of McFarland residents. These […]
The Indy Parks and Recreation Feasibility Study focused on developing a new aquatic center in Decatur Township. This aquatic center would support recreational and some competitive swimming needs, primarily for Decatur Township residents. Three aquatic center concepts were developed, each with varying degrees of emphasis on aquatic competition, training and recreation programming components.
The Town of Highland Park, committed to enhancing its aquatic facility, engaged Kimley-Horn and Counsilman-Hunsaker to conduct a comprehensive swimming pool assessment and study of the existing outdoor pool. The evaluation aimed to identify deficiencies, discrepancies with current industry design standards, and malfunctioning equipment, providing strategic guidance for the facility’s future. Counsilman-Hunsaker’s detailed report outlined […]
Lifeguards are essential to maintaining a safe and positive aquatic experience, but even the most skilled lifeguard can only act on what is visible. That’s where Zone Verification Drills come in. Zones of surveillance must be more than diagrams on the wall. They must be functional spaces where lifeguards can effectively monitor potential issues and […]
Located in one of Bloomington’s older neighborhoods, the redevelopment of O’Neil Park and Pool signals a substantial investment in community revitalization. The new 110,000-square-foot aquatic facility is designed for both recreational and competitive swimmers. It offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals and families alike. With a thoughtful layout and a wide range of […]
