BOERNE AQUAPLEX

Boerne Aquaplex is planned to be about a 30,000-square-foot privately owned and operated center that serves the aquatic  needs of the greater community, including schools, organizations, and individuals of all ages and abilities in the region. Boerne Aquaplex also will be home to Boerne Blaze Special Olympics swimming.

Project Design

The ADA compliant design program includes:

A single structure (approximately 30,000 sf) comprised of;

• Main Pool that is 25 yards/11 lanes in one direction and 25 meters/9 lanes across at 90 degrees. The deep end will be 8 feet and the main depth 4 feet. This will be the main competition and training pool.

• Therapy Pool a 1,700 sq ft surface area heated ADA compliant design to therapeutically serve all people of all ages for exercise, rehabilitation, swimming, including youth swimming lessons.

• Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms with toilets and privacy showers and privacy changing spaces accessible from both swim areas. Lockable lockers in both.

• Men’s, Women’s, and Family Restrooms accessible on both the main level and the second floor spectator level.

• Concession Stand and Aquaplex Shop. Offering a wide range of food and drink selections for purchase, plus a store for branded merchandise and sports-related equipment.

• A Community Cove for our adults to gather and connect in community.

• Reception Desk and Foyer. The main entry for check in, registration, access and ticket sales, and for stairs and an elevator to provide ADA access to the upper bleachers.

• Nurse’s Station accessible from the pool deck large enough for a small sitting area and a private exam and treatment room.

• Business Office, Records Storage, Flex Workspace, and Announcer’s Booth for coaches, service providers, and officials with a large glass front to facilitate operations of scoreboards, timing equipment, A/V, and pool management.

• Spectator Seating located on the second level and accessible via stairs and an elevator serving as the primary viewing area.

• Retractable Bleachers located on the pool deck area for handicapped seating and the primary staging area for athletes, coaches, and instruction pupils.

• Outdoor Patio and Event Lawn. Both areas will serve as outdoor event and gathering spaces as well as areas for athletes, coaches, families, and fans will use between events to eat, rest, and socialize.