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Aquatics Facility Presentation - Management staff from the Parks and Recreation Department will deliver a presentation on different types of aquatic facilities.
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Prepared by: Jason Glick, Parks and Recreation Director, (559)713-4042 jason.glick@visalia.gov Laurissa Roggenkamp, Recreation Manager, (559) 713-4336 laurissa.roggenkamp@visalia.gov;
Department Recommendation: Staff recommend that City Council consider the information provided in the aquatics facility presentation on different types of aquatics facilities and provide comments and guidance. Recommendations provided by City Council will be used by staff to pursue development options for an aquatics facility.
Summary:
In January 2025 at the City Council Strategic Planning Session staff were asked to provide information about aquatics facilities. The Parks and Recreation management staff will provide a presentation providing an overview of the following information:
- History of and Current Aquatics Facilities in Visalia
- Past studies on Aquatics Facilities and Programs
- Current Aquatics Programs offered by the City of Visalia
- An overview of various types of aquatic facilities, which include:
o Competition-Only (Outdoor)
o Competition-Only (Indoor)
o Competition & Recreation (Outdoor)
o Competition & Recreation (Indoor)
o Recreation-Only (Outdoor)
o Recreation-Only (Indoor)
Staff is seeking direction from the City Council on whether there is interest in pursuing the development of an aquatic facility. If so, the Council is asked to consider the following options:
1. Identify a preferred facility type for staff to explore at this time.
2. Take additional time to evaluate the available options.
3. Provide staff with guidance on any further information or analysis needed to support a future decision.
Background Discussion:
Aquatics Facilities in Visalia
In 1896, Visalia's first pool, a Natatorium Public Pool, was established on the northeast corner of Main Str...
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