2023 Parks and Recreation Aquatics Master Plan

City of Greensboro RECOMMENDATIONS

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Peeler Recreation Center

AQUATICS The Peeler Pool is in poor condition and appears to be the one in the worst condition of all the pools. It is proposed to replace the existing pool with a new one in the same location but with more play features and geared more toward play than open swim. The new pool is proposed to have three lap lanes for swimming, which will not likely accommodate any swim meets and are ideal for lessons. Also included would be aquatic fitness activities, volleyball, springboard diving, and Aquazipn (zipline feature). An open aquatic play area with bench seating can be used for swim lessons as well and is connected to the beach entry with a play table and play structure and kid slide. The pool could be enlarged to have six or eight lanes by eliminating/reducing the shallow/recreational zone(s). The site is one of the most constricted and due to new and renovated elements elsewhere on the property is it proposed to replace the pool in the same location but it will be considered an all new pool, not a renovation. Though Peeler is a slightly smaller pool than Warnersville, it includes a larger slide and a splash pad. The location of the existing pool in teh corner of the property and its' proximity to the Recreation Center limits the aquatics offerings. A splashpad feature is proposed to include interactive, flush mount sequenced jets in the plaza. The feature would be outside of the fence line and able to be accessed at all times. Access to the water feature could also not be limited to only those with adult supervision. ARCHITECTURE/FACILITIES The pool house building currently has space for concessions, storage, office, equipment room and restroom/shower facilities. It is proposed to convert the concessions into a splash pad equipment room, add onto the building to expand the pool equipment room and renovate the restroom/shower facilities to add ADA fixtures and convert gang-showers to individual.

SITE There is a current project being completed at the Peeler site that is renovating the baseball field and sports courts. It is proposed to create an entry plaza at the space between the pool house and the recreation center that leads from the parking lot to the new aquatics play fountain feature. PHASING The Peeler Community Recreation Center master plan has been separated into 4 potential phases. The phases can be completed in any order. Given the poor condition of the aquatics components at Peeler Park, it is recommended by the master planning team to be the highest priority of all the sites due to the poor condition of the existing pool. The recommendation is to start with Phase 1 and/or Phase 2. › Phase 1: New Splash Pad - Short-term › Phase 2: New Pool and Building Renovation or New Building - Short-term

› Phase 3: Run Out Slide - Mid-term › Phase 4: Entry Plaza - Mid-term

Peeler Community Recreation Center Concept Phasing Excerpt

Peeler Community Recreation Center Concept Diagram

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