Brownsburg Presents Aquatic Center Design

Brownsburg Presents Aquatic Center Design

Nov 2nd, 2023  – The Brownsburg Town Council hosted a public input meeting where they presented the updated 18 mil dollar an indoor/outdoor Aquatic Center design to the public. A short presentation was given by Parks Director Amber Lane, followed by public comments. Next break out sessions were held to allow informal discussions, question and answers with members of town council and Brownsburg Parks Staff. Town employee’s captured the questions and answers for future use. 

The third and final public input meeting is scheduled for November 14th, 2023.  

Background –– The aquatic center to be located at Lincolnwood Park featuring an indoor and outdoor pool. The nearly 24,000 sq. ft. facility may have a multi-purpose pool, a recreational pool, a lazy river, slides, and zero-depth entry. The facility may also house three multi-use rooms and concessions.

The goal is to construct a modern public pool facility where families and people of all ages and physical abilities can gather to enjoy swimming, recreation, and outdoor water activities in a safe and friendly environment.

Why an Aquatic Center? – Public input regarding the indoor/outdoor aquatic center has been collected over the years, most recently through the Brownsburg Parks Strategic Master Planning Process. In 2017, a statistically valid community needs survey found that Brownsburg residents desire an outdoor swimming pool as their second most sought-after amenity.

How will the Aquatic Center be funded? – No tax increase will be needed to fund the Aquatic Center.  The debt for the town center was recently retired.  Those monies will be directed to pay for the Aquatic Center’s construction.  This limits funding to 18 million dollars for the project. Using the facility will require a membership or fee. The town has yet to release estimates for ongoing operational expenses and cost recovery schedules.

Let your voice be heard !  Scroll to the bottom of this article to leave your comments on the “Brownsburg Aquatic Center Comment Form” via Town of Brownsburg’s website.  

Architectural renderings, desired uses, aquatic center by the numbers, proposed construction and ongoing costs, and FAQ’s  follow: 

Additional Views of the Aquatic Center

Click on the pictures above for a full size image carrousel. 

Aquatic Center potential uses:

The design bid outlined the following uses for the facility.

Indoor
Open Swim / Lap Swim
Learn to Swim for various skills and age groups
Adult Swim Classes
Aquatic Exercise
Aquatic Therapy
Life Guard Classes
Private Lessons and/or Rentals
Room Rentals

Outdoor
Lazy River Feature
Two Drop Slides
Learn to Swim for various skills and age groups

Maximum Construction Costs $18 mil dollars 

Ongoing Operational Expenses
Using the facility will require a membership or fee. Membership is driven by projected aquatic center uses and activities. Expenses result in the delivery of these programs and operation of the facility. These numbers in turn are used to estimate ongoing operational expenses and cost recovery schedules.  To date, the town has not publicized an operational budget for the center. 

The Aquatic Center By The Numbers

The18 million dollar nearly 24,000 square foot two level indoor aquatic center is comprised of:

Core Design: Indoor
23,700 Square Feet
Zero Depth Entry Pool
Play Features
Multi-Purpose Pool
Indoor Activity Pool 1,835 sq. ft. up to 3′ 6″ deep
Lap Pool (3 lanes 7′-6″ x25 yards) 1690 sq. ft. up to 6′ 6″ deep
14 changing rooms
Public Locker area

Indoor Multi-Use Areas:
Concessions
3 Multi-Use (Party Rental and/or Sub-dividable) rooms
Lobby/Social Lounge
Observation Mezzanine 

Indoor Support Areas:
Customer Service / Admissions Area / Maintenance /
Mechanical / Electrical
Pool Manager / First Aid Station
Guard Office
Restrooms 

Core Design: Outdoor
25,227 Square Feet
Zero Depth Entry Pool
Play Features
2 Body Flume Slides with runouts (20′ – 24′ H).
Activity Pool 4100 sq. ft.
Lazy River 2,785 sq. ft.

Decks 
Pool Areas 13,485 sq. ft.
Slides Areas 2,171 sq. ft.
Concession Areas 2,686 sq. ft. 

Outdoor Multi-Use Areas:
Outdoor Concession Areas
Outside Terrace and Overlook 
Cabana / Shaded Areas
Outdoor Lockers

The Aquatic Center Estimated Costs

 Construction Costs

Overages — At the November 2nd meeting, people asked what would happen if the construction bids came in over the 18 million dollar budget.  Shawn Pabst assistant town manger answered by saying they would treat this as any other municipal project.  The bid package would include a “cut sheet” of items to be removed from the bid to bring the project’s costs within budgetary constraints. 

Operational Costs

The town has yet to release estimated ongoing operational expenses and cost recovery schedules.

How will the Aquatic Center be funded? – No tax increase will be needed to fund the Aquatic Center.  The debt for the town center was recently retired.  Those monies will be directed to pay for the Aquatic Center’s construction.  This limits funding to 18 million dollars for the project. Using the facility will require a membership or fee. The town has yet to release estimated ongoing operational expenses and cost recovery schedules.

Aquatic Center Frequently Asked Questions

Running FAQ logs are maintained by the town,  found via the links below:

FAQ General Questions >> Click Here <<

FAQ Design Questions >> Click Here <<

FAQ Operations Questions >> Click Here <<

Aquatic Center Webpage >> Click Here <<

Other Aquatic Center Materials

Public Input Meetings

October 19, 6 PM

• Watch Recording
• View Presentation (PDF)

October 26, 7 PM

• Watch Recording
• View Public Hearing Document (PDF)

November 2, 6 PM

• Watch Recording

November 14, 6 PM

• Town Council Room

Brownsburg Aquatic Center Comment Form

Let your voice be heard !  Click on the image or the link below to leave your comments via Town of Brownsburg’s website.  

Note — address, city, state, and zip are required.

 >> Click Here <<  to be taken to the Town’s Aquatic Center Comment Form

Click on the map for directions to Lincolnwood Park

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