City Park Pool concept design chosen

A rendering of Option A with unattached lap lanes for the City Park Pool Redesign.

On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, the Iowa City City Council voted unanimously to move forward with “Option A” as the replacement for City Park Pool. The design provides a zero-depth leisure pool, a six 50-meter lap lane pool, a diving tank with low and high diving boards, and a new bath and filter house.

The concept design will continue to be refined as construction documents are prepared for the project. Examples of items which may be adjusted going forward include:

Detaching leisure and lap pools
Enhancing 25-meter and/or 50-meter lap swimming options
Replacing current channel with other recreational features for young swimmers
Adjusting pool deck size and accommodations
Bathhouse and Filter House modifications
Placement of shade structures

Next steps

May – December 2024—Final Design and Bidding Phase completed.
April 2025 – Spring 2026—Construction Phase: City Park Pool is anticipated to remain open for the entire 2024 Summer season. Construction of the new pool will take place during the summer of 2025 with opening planned for the Summer of 2026.

Stay informed

Keep up to date with this project by visiting Jump In! City Park Pool Planning. You can also follow along for updates on our social media accounts at Facebook – Iowa City Parks and Recreation and Instagram – Iowa City Parks and Recreation.

Questions about the City Park Pool Project can be sent to CityParkPoolProject@Iowa-City.org