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BLAISDELL POOL IN GAGE PARK

Topeka, Kansas

Initially, the City’s goal was to renovate the existing Blaisdell Pool located in Gage Park. However, Larkin Aquatics’ evaluation of the existing pool revealed that the integrity of the pool structure did not warrant such a renovation. Based on our evaluations, the City decided to completely replace the pool with a family aquatics center. Larkin Aquatics prepared revenue and expense projections for the City to help them plan a facility that they could afford.

Larkin Aquatics teamed with Slemmons Associates, Architects, P.A., who designed the bathhouse renovations, allowing for more efficient use of bathhouse space in addition to compliance with ADA requirements. The newly constructed facility nearly doubled the water surface area of the pool to more than 21,000 square feet.

Project Scope

• Preliminary planning

• Pool design, both recreational and competitive as well as a separate baby pool

• Design of support buildings including multi-purpose room, family change room, concessions and filter building

• Site Design including grading, deck area, grassy and shady areas, parking, sidewalks and curbing

• Construction administration and observation

Facility Features

• 25-meter-by-50-meter competition pool

• Zero-depth entry

• Numerous play features

• Deck spray features

• Shade structures

• Toddler slide

• Double drop slide

• 140-foot-long waterslide

• 32-foot-long river slide

• 5-meter diving platform

• 1 and 3-meter spring diving boards