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Urbana Park DistrictAquatic Feasibility Study and
Planning
Urbana Park DistrictAquatic Feasibility Study and
Planning
Presented By:
RATIO Architectsand
Counsilman ▪ Hunsaker
July 2010
AgendaAgenda
• Process Overview• Identifying Aquatic User Groups• Aquatic Components Needed to Meet the
Wants and Needs of the Specific Aquatic User Groups
Market Analysis - Needs Assessment
• Common Vocabulary, Vision
• Evaluate Existing Area Providers
• Identify Potential User Groups
• Historical Research Review
Program Requirements
• Develop Site Concept Options
• Develop Project Costs Analysis
Operation Plan
• Opinion of Revenue
• Opinion of Expenses
• Opinion of Operations Pro-forma
Process OverviewProcess Overview
Types of Aquatic ProgrammingTypes of Aquatic Programming
Aquatic Components Competitive Recreation Instruction Fitness & Therapy
Four SportsFour Sports
Swimming Diving
Water Polo Synchronized
Competition PoolsCompetition Pools
• Starting Blocks Over 6’ Preferred• 3’8” Minimum Depth for a Flip Turn• Water Polo Requires 2 meters (6’ - 7”)• One Meter Diving Requires 12’ - 6’’ Depth• Three Meter Diving Requires 13’ - 6’’ Depth
Water Depth Decisions for Competition
Recreation
• 1980’s - Development of Family Aquatic Center– Families with Small Children 5-12 Years of Age
• 1990’s - Young Adults Definition of Aquatics
• 2000’s and Beyond - Experience Management
Zero Depth Entry
Participatory Play Features
Family Waterslides
Tot Slides
Thrill Slides
Water Vortex
Current Channel
Lazy River
Wave Pool
Surfing/Wave Technology
Floatable Structures
Floatable StructuresFloatable Structures
Climbing Walls
Lap Lanes
Vertical Water
Vertical Elements
Water Spray Features
Water Spraygrounds
Water Spraygrounds
Tot PoolsTot Pools
Dry Play AreasDry Play Areas
Shade, Deck and Grassy Areas
Instruction and Fitness / Therapy Component
• Lesson Programming Water Depth Water Temperature
• Fitness / Therapy Programming Water Depth Water Temperature
Urbana Park DistrictAquatic Feasibility Study and
Planning
Urbana Park DistrictAquatic Feasibility Study and
Planning
Presented By:
RATIOand
Counsilman ▪ Hunsaker
June 24, 2010