Colony Park Pool
City Council District 1
Project Summary
The pool opened to the public on May 24, 2025. Speakers at the event included the Parks Director Jesus Aguirre, Council Member District 1 Natasha Harper-Madison and Community Representative Ms. Barbara Scott.
Background
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. Through 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. While primarily serving the Colony Park and Lakeside communities, Colony Park Pool will draw visitors from surrounding neighborhoods. This new aquatic facility complements the recently completed Colony Park District Park which 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.
Project Timeline
- Summer 2019: Project Kickoff
- City Council approved Construction Manager-at-Risk methodology for contracting the Colony Park Aquatic Facility.
- Winter 2020: Contractor Selection
- Council approves third-party Project Management firm ECM International on March 26, 2020.
- Council approves A/E firm Marmon Mok on September 3, 2020.
- Council approves CMR firm Flintco on November 12, 2020.
- Winter 2021: Community Engagement Start
- First community meeting January 27, 2021.
- Second community meeting April 28, 2021.
- Third community meeting June 30, 2021.
- Summer 2021: Design and Permitting
- Schematic Design package completed July 21, 2021.
- Design Development package completed September 21, 2021.
- Construction Document package completed May 10, 2022.
- Site Plan Permit completed May 10, 2023.
- Spring 2023: Construction begins
- Construction Notice to Proceed May 15, 2023.
- Building Permit completed June 1, 2023.
- Spring 2025: Construction ends
- Ribbon-cutting ceremony held May 24, 2025
Communications and Engagement
From January through July 2021, Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) worked with community members to develop the final concept for the Colony Park Aquatic Facility. Review the process and input that shaped the concept below.
Meetings, Surveys and Outreach
View the Community Engagement Part 1 Summary (PDF)
| Date | Event | Location | Materials |
| January 27, 2021 | Community Meeting 1 | Virtual |
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| January 27 to February 22, 2021 | Survey 1 | Online |
| Date | Event | Location | Materials |
| April 28, 2021 | Community Meeting 2 | Virtual | Meeting Presentation (PDF, 16 MB) Meeting Recording (junta en español) Meeting Chat (PDF) Student Feedback (PDF) View concepts (PDF) |
| April 28 to May 19, 2021 | Survey 2 | Online | English Responses (PDF) Spanish Responses (PDF) |
| Date | Event | Location | Materials |
| June 30, 2021 | Community Meeting 3 | Virtual | Presentation (PDF, 20 MB) |
| June 30 to July 15, 2021 | Survey 3 | Online | View input here (PDF) |
| October 10, 2022 | Pool Elements Survey | Online | Colony Park Pool Elements Survey Results (PDF) |
Funding and Resources
This project is funded through the 2018 GO Bond.
Contact Information
For pool hours and operations, visit the Colony District Park Pool page.
