In April 2010, Counsilman-Hunsaker completed an Aquatic Facilities Master Plan which assessed current conditions and needs of the community to be a guide for future programming, site selection, renovations, and new construction of a new aquatic facility. Data was collected from input through stakeholder meetings and a public forum. A “toolbox” of options presented a […]
The SMSD Aquatic Center is home to the largest pool in Johnson County, serving local students and the entire community. This service is made possible through a partnership between the school district, Johnson County Parks and Recreation, and the City of Lenexa. Photos by Matt Kocourek Photography
In April of 2017, Belton voters approved a $20 million bond issue funding construction projects for the Belton School District #124. The bond financed the construction of additions and improvements to the high school campus, including adding an additional 25 classrooms, counseling and office spaces, a gymnasium, lobby and locker rooms, an aquatic center, and […]
In June 2019, the City of Roswell celebrated the grand opening of the new recreation and aquatic center located on the grounds of the previous Yucca Rec Center and the Cahoon Pool. The $20 million state-of-the-art facility includes a gymnasium for basketball and other indoor sports and activities, a fitness room that can host a […]
In February of 2019, the City of Yakima retained Counsilman-Hunsaker to prepare a feasibility study for a new aquatic center at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. The project would bring a much- needed aquatic facility to the east side of the city. Counsilman-Hunsaker provided various facility design options based on feedback taken from multiple community meetings. The final […]
In early 2019, Barker Rinker Seacat commissioned Counsilman-Hunsaker to assist in a feasibility study analysis for the planning, design, and operations for a renovated War Memorial Center which would include indoor and outdoor aquatics in the Town of Mooresville. Through this process, Counsilman-Hunsaker was contracted to identify and assess the need for aquatics and develop options […]
Counsilman-Hunsaker was contracted by Louisville Metro Parks to study concepts for a multi-generational, indoor community and competitive aquatic center. The study addressed a needs assessment, program requirements, capital costs, and financial performance. Three aquatic center options were explored that all included a base 50-meter by 25-yard competition pool with various shallow pool options for programming, recreation […]
The Rohner Recreation and Park District commissioned Counsilman-Hunsaker to develop an aquatic feasibility study to provide research that would assist the District and the City of Fortuna in making decisions on how best to proceed with an indoor community aquatic center. The study’s objective was to identify and evaluate current aquatic programming and facilities and […]
The Clemson Aquatic Team retained Counsilman-Hunsaker to develop an aquatic feasibility study for a competitive aquatic center in Clemson, South Carolina. Options were compared for an eight lane 25-yard pool, a ten lane 25-yard pool, and a 50-meter pool, including project costs, attendance assumptions, and opinions for revenue and expenses.
Counsilman-Hunsaker supported Studio Architecture in developing renovation and expansion options for the Ackley Park Swimming Pool in Elk City, OK. Options included a swimming pool renovation option and a complete replacement option that included waterslides, a new children’s area, a 1-meter diving board, and a climbing wall.
