PLANO AQUATIC CENTER

ADDRESS: 2301 WESTSIDE DRIVE

20,080 SF

OPENED 1978, RENOVATED IN 2013

Amenities

Splash pad

Outdoor leisure pool

Indoor leisure and lap pool

Party rooms available to rent

Description

The Plano Aquatic Center was one of the first indoor swimming venues to be built for Plano’s burgeoning population during the late 1970s. The original configuration contained an indoor 25-yard pool with shallow water training areas for younger guests and an outdoor splash pad available during summer months. The building and pool was renovated in 2013; the renovation included replacement of the indoor pool and reconfiguration of the interior space which resulted in a more functional facility with more features. Outdoor aquatic features that were added during the renovation included the addition of a new spray pad, deck, covered area, and landscaped gardens.

Assessment

New use patterns for the center following the transformative renovations have created some perceived needs. Areas for potential improvements include expansion of party room to deck to provide more space, more effective use of deck areas for storage, and the addition of a slide area on the deck to make kids area attractive to ages 4-12. It was also noted that a centralized aquatics maintenance yard is being added to the north side of the center.