Shawnee Splash Water Park

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Project Type

Location

Shawnee, Oklahoma

Year Completed

2015

Waters Edge Aquatic Design engineers provided the City of Shawnee with a feasibility study of the existing WPA pool which was built in the 1930s. Many options were studied, which ranged from simple renovations to complete replacement. The results of the study allowed the City to save portions of the bathhouse and the diving well structure, which allotted more of the budget to go toward modern aquatic play features.

Since the existing diving basin was too shallow for one-meter and three-meter diving, Waters Edge designers took an unusual approach to deepening the pool by raising the walls and surrounding the deck of the swimming pool. The end result is a very unique elevated diving well with a cascading water fall along the entire face of the pool.

Shawnee Splash Water Park complements the surrounding Woodland Veterans Park and Shawnee Recreation Center by providing a spray ground and concession area that can be utilized during events in the park, with a unique barrier fence.

The project also restored the appearance of the bathhouse closer to its original 1930s appearance, which was important in maintaining the historical significance of the park.

The City was excited with the final design of a modern park that salvaged the original history and enjoyment the park has brought, and continues to bring to Shawnee over the years.


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