Potential improvements to the Roeland Park Aquatic Center were discussed Monday during the governing body workshop. Councilmembers agreed to move forward with learning more about potential costs and conceptual designs related to several items:
Replacing the kiddie pool and sand pit with a splash pad and shade
Adding overhead lighting so the pool can be open for extended night-time hours
Improved landscaping
Replacing and/or relocating slides
Adding in-water bench, shade, and a potential kiddie feature in the zero-depth area
Adding an ADA-compliant ramp and chair
Improving the mechanical room and water filtration methods
Various changes to the vortex pool were also discussed. Councilmembers signaled their interest in learning more about removing the vortex pool altogether, keeping the pool and adding a feature like floaties, or replacing the vortex pool with a lazy river.
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