A team lead by SFS Architecture conducted a feasibility study to determine indoor and outdoor aquatic needs for the Blue Springs community. As part of the study, the team worked with city leaders, community stakeholders and residents to evaluate options regarding size, amenities and programming, and to gauge community support for a new facility and other aquatic amenities. Also included in the study was assessment of current aquatic facilities, a market analysis, citizen survey, construction cost estimates, projected operating expenses and site analysis of multiple potential facility locations. Graphic materials were generated, including site plans, floor plans and 3D renderings, for presentation to community leaders, other stakeholder groups and the public in preparation for a referendum, which passed overwhelmingly.
Features include a natatorium that houses a 25-yard lap pool with overhead NinjaCross and rock wall for climbing and cliff diving, an indoor splash pad, program pool with a current channel, hot tub and steam sauna.
Outdoor aquatics offer an extensive outdoor pool deck with amenities such as rental cabanas, a 600-foot lazy river, wave pool, kids pool, massive water slides and the only double-surf simulator in the Midwest.
Additional amenities include an elevated observation sun deck, event and party rooms, and universal changing facilities.
The aquatic center is located next to the Blue Springs Fieldhouse, also designed by SFS, which will allow joint use of facilities to save on administrative costs.
Our Team
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Kerry Newman
Senior Principal
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Brian Garvey
Principal Architect
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Jeff Lewis
Technical Design Director
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Allison Vandever
Senior Project Manager
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Zach Bodine
Senior Project Architect
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Derek McMurray
Senior Designer
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Nathan Jones
Project Architect
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Isaac Taylor
Project Architect
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Kelsey Mahoney
Senior Interior Designer
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Bonnie Limbird
Senior Interior Designer
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Kevin Hartman
Interior Design Intern
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Molly Sotelo
Interior Design Intern
Our Services
- Programming
- Space Needs Analysis
- Feasibility Study
- Concept Design
- Community Engagement
- Architectural Design
- Interior Design
- Construction Administration