The City of Palmdale contracted Counsilman-Hunsaker to develop a water park expansion study for the potential expansion of Dry Town Water Park. Four options were developed with varying degrees of refurbishment, body slide possibilities, and play structure scenarios. The report addressed the waterpark needs (analysis and programming); options for repair, renovation or replacement of slides […]
The Southampton Town Aquatics and Recreation, Inc. (STAR) retained Counsilman-Hunsaker to complete an analysis of the existing feasibility study performed for the proposed Red Creek Aquatic Center. The purpose of this aquatic study was to review the existing study and proposed conceptual plan, expense and revenue budgets, and provide commentary, knowledge and insight on aquatic […]
On behalf of the local aquatics community, the Lake Oswego Swim Club commissioned a study by Counsilman-Hunsaker to help school and city planners form a vision for a new aquatics center to be funded by the Lake Oswego School District Facilities Bond. The study focused on form and function, budget and siting for an aquatic […]
In 2017, the City of Bedford retained Kimley Horn & Associates and Counsilman-Hunsaker to provide an assessment of the Bedford Boys Ranch and the Bedford “Splash” Aquatic Center. The park-wide master plan included conceptual design of an indoor, multi-generation recreation facility, and renovation of the “Splash” Aquatic Center. Through several rounds of public meetings, comment […]
The team of Counsilman-Hunsaker and MKSD were retained by the City of Harrisburg to conduct an audit of their two existing pools, Jackson Lick and Hall Manor. The audit included an analysis of the pools and bath houses with recommendations for repair or replacement. It was determined that both pools have exceeded their useful life […]
The City of Evansville commissioned a study by Hafer and Counsilman-Hunsaker to help the city explore options for replacing the existing Lloyd Pool. The study focused on form and function, budget, and location for an aquatics center. Initial findings were presented to members of the aquatic advisory committee. A 50-meter by 25-yard competition pool was […]
Counsilman-Hunsaker was authorized by the City of Middleton to provide a swimming pool audit in July 2017 on the Walter R. Bauman Aquatic Center. The aquatic center was originally built in the 1960s and received a substantial renovation and new construction in 1998 with more modern family aquatic center amenities. Counsilman-Hunsaker was commissioned to conduct […]
While the sport of swimming has seen tremendous growth within the last 30 years due to better training methods, coaching techniques, and above all else better aquatic venues, the question is whether or not swim team safety really is keeping up with society’s expectations. The last several years there have been plenty of fatal and […]
Demographics in many ways define the social structure of a nation and it is very useful to understand the generations when designing a multi-generational aquatic facility. Generation X is the generation born after the Western post WWII baby boom and as a generation they have the following characteristics: Independent Work towards high-quality end results […]
See if this story sounds familiar: You’re operating a community swimming pool that, in its heyday, was the centerpiece of summertime activity. It was the place to be on a hot summer day, when nearly every kid and parent in town would be diving and splashing and socializing by the pool. Now, 30 years later, […]
