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