City of Waukee wants to build $33 million aquatics center (2024)

SATURDAY MORNINGS. THE CITY OF WAUKEE WANTS TO ADD A NEW OUTDOOR AQUATIC CENTER TO TOWN. THE BALLOT LANGUAGE WAS JUST APPROVED FOR THIS $33 MILLION BOND REFERENDUM THAT AQUATIC CENTER WOULD BE BUILT SOUTH OF UNIVERSITY, NEAR THE WAUKEE PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING. 60% OF THAT MONEY WOULD COME FROM FOR THAT PROJECT, FROM AN INCREASE TO THE CITY TAX LEVY. SO HERE’S WHAT IT WOULD MEAN. PEOPLE WOULD SEE A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE OF ABOUT $34 A YEAR FOR EACH $100,000 IN PROPERTY THAT THEY HAVE. WE HEARD FROM RESIDENTS THAT THEY WANTED TO SEE MULTI AGE LEVEL ACTIVITIES, SPLASH PADS, LARGER LAZY RIVER WATER SLIDES FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES TRYING TO APPEAL TO EVERYBODY. IN NOVEMBER, VOTERS WILL DECIDE IF THEY WANT TO FUND THAT CONSTRUCTION. IF IT’S APPROVED, THE CITY SAYS THE AQUATIC CENTER WOULD OPEN ON

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City of Waukee wants to build $33 million aquatics center

The city of Waukee wants to build a new outdoor aquatic center.Waukee officials say 60% of the money for the project would come from an increase to the city tax levy.The ballot language was just approved for the $33 million bond referendum for the facility, which would be built south of University Avenue near the public works building. "We heard from residents that they wanted to see multi-age level activities, splash pads, larger lazy river, water slides for kids of all ages," Matt Jermier, director of Waukee Parks and Recreation, said.In November, voters will decide if they want to fund the construction. If approved, Waukee residents would see a property tax increase of about $34 per year for each $100,000 in property value.The new aquatic center could open as early as Memorial Day weekend in 2027.» Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google PlayGet the latest headlines from KCCIWhat would the aquatics center look like? According to a news release from the city of Waukee, the proposal is for 22,600 square feet of water surface area with four distinct pool spaces and an adjacent splash pad. That includes:Splash Pad: 3,000 square feet with ADA-accessible play structureLeisure/Kids’ Pool: 7,100 square feet with zero-depth entryLazy River: 11,500 square feet with 802 linear feet of floating space that can accommodate inflatable tubesDeep/Dive Pool: 1,800 square feet with a 1-meter diving board, 3-meter diving platform and climbing wall that is separated from kids’ spacesLap Pool: 2,200 square feet with four 25-yard lap lanes that can be used for various activities throughout the dayOther amenities include seating areas, shade throughout the facility, concessions, changing rooms and rentable structures/areas for events.

WAUKEE, Iowa —

The city of Waukee wants to build a new outdoor aquatic center.

Waukee officials say 60% of the money for the project would come from an increase to the city tax levy.

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The ballot language was just approved for the $33 million bond referendum for the facility, which would be built south of University Avenue near the public works building.

What would the aquatics center look like?

According to a news release from the city of Waukee, the proposal is for 22,600 square feet of water surface area with four distinct pool spaces and an adjacent splash pad. That includes:

Splash Pad: 3,000 square feet with ADA-accessible play structure
Leisure/Kids’ Pool: 7,100 square feet with zero-depth entry
Lazy River: 11,500 square feet with 802 linear feet of floating space that can accommodate inflatable tubes
Deep/Dive Pool: 1,800 square feet with a 1-meter diving board, 3-meter diving platform and climbing wall that is separated from kids’ spaces
Lap Pool: 2,200 square feet with four 25-yard lap lanes that can be used for various activities throughout the day
Other amenities include seating areas, shade throughout the facility, concessions, changing rooms and rentable structures/areas for events.

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