Colony Park Aquatic Facility

The initial Concept Phase for the new Colony Park Aquatic Facility took place from January to July 2021. This project is a result of the Aquatic Master Plan, which identified the northeast area of Austin as geographically underserved by aquatic facilities. This will be a historic moment for the Colony Park neighborhood. Thank you to all the community members for being a part of the process and providing their feedback. This project is in the permitting phase. District 1

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Colony Park Pool with image of pool in background

Background

The Colony Park and Lakeside communities are the neighborhoods that the new pool facility will primarily serve; however, this central location will draw from surrounding neighborhoods. Based on input received during the development of the Aquatic Master Plan and the Colony Park District Park Master Plan, the pool classification has been identified as a Community Pool.

The 93-acre Colony Park District Park is in northeast Austin and currently includes Overton Elementary School and the Turner Roberts Recreation Center and Multi-Use Facility. The Colony Park area was developed in the late 1970s and early 1980s. In 2015, the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) completed the development of the master plan for the Colony Park District Park.

By working together with the community, a vision for one of Austin’s last undeveloped district parks was set in motion. With an overall focus on providing improved access to the Turner Roberts Recreation Center, Multi-Purpose Facility, and Overton Elementary School, new recreational opportunities for the park were proposed including an Aquatic facility.

With the efforts of community leaders, the City of Austin 2018 G.O. Bonds included funding for the construction of an aquatic facility for the Colony Park neighborhood. This new aquatic facility will complement the recently completed Colony Park District Park that provides a baseball field, soccer/multi-sports field, a large play area with elements of nature-based play, fitness equipment, two pavilions, picnic tables, drinking fountains, and a hike and bike trail that connects the adjacent communities.

Project Description

The community classification provides for the following aquatic characteristics and amenities: lap lane pool, zero-entry activity pool (tot pool), water slide, spray ground feature, diving board, gender-neutral bathhouse, family restrooms, deck space, training/party room, and aquatic office space. The project will also participate in the City of Austin Arts in Public Places (AIPP) program, which will commission a permanent art installation at the pool facility. As documented in the aquatic master plan, a robust public engagement process will be conducted to gather feedback on the amenities and assist in identifying the character of the Colony Park aquatic facility.

Anticipated Schedule

Please note that as in any construction project, schedules are projected as accurately as possible. All dates are subject to change due to the nature of construction and the weather.

Image of timeline showing Design Stage, all within 2021 before 2022 and submit permit

January 2021: Community Engagement Start (Complete)
Spring 2023: Construction begins
Winter 2023: Construction ends

Community Engagement

From January through July 2021, PARD worked with community members to develop the final concept for the Colony Park Aquatic Facility. To review the process and input that shaped the concept, please review the information in the tabs.

Pool Elements Survey: Closed October 31

Colony Park Pool Elements Survey Results (PDF)

Concepts

Below are the images for the new aquatic facility that were developed based on community input during the Concept Phase. Click on the images to see larger versions.

Concept Phase Community Engagement, part 1