The Irving City Council approved design contracts for the Senter Park Indoor Aquatic Facility Project and the Mustang Park Multi-Generational Community Recreation and Aquatics Center. The decision was made at the Feb. 22 meeting.
Both projects will include opportunities for public input during the design phase. Residents are encouraged to participate and have their voices heard as the projects move forward.
Full Work Session
Summary of February 22, 2024 City Council Work Session
The work session focused on a presentation and discussion by the architect firm about the feasibility studies and designs for the two new community recreation and aquatic centers in Irving - the Mustang Park Multi-Generational Community Recreation and Aquatic Center and the Center Park Indoor Aquatic Center.
The architect firm presented the process they followed, including needs assessment, public engagement, site analysis, space programming, conceptual designs, budgets and financial performance projections for each facility.
For Mustang Park, some key points were:
- $60 million project budget allocated
- Needs like gymnasium, aquatics, indoor playground emerged from public input
- Concept includes indoor leisure/lap pool, spa, gym, walking track, dedicated senior space
- Estimated $1.3 million annual operating subsidy needed, an increase of $586,000 from existing facility
For Senter Park, some key points were:
- $25 million project budget
- Outdoor pool being converted to indoor year-round facility
- Concept attaches new indoor aquatic center to existing recreation center
- Estimated $768,000 annual operating subsidy for aquatics, an increase of $570,000
Council members provided feedback on aspects like ensuring adequate senior facilities, accessibility, parking, stormwater drainage considerations, desired amenities like walking trails, and future expansibility. There were also discussions around construction cost escalation projections and potential fee/pricing structures to improve cost recovery.
Overall, the council was supportive of the projects while seeking more refinement and public input as the designs progress.
