OV Aquatic Center to close in December/January for improvements

Published on November 04, 2022

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ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (Nov. 4, 2022) – The Oro Valley Aquatic Center will be closed beginning December 5 through the end of January 2023, for improvements to the pump room circulation and filtration, along with general maintenance and cleaning.

The current pool filters at the Aquatic Center have reached the end of their life and will be removed and replaced with modern, deep bed filters. These filters allow for finer filtration to ensure a high standard of water quality. The Aquatic Center’s pump room plumbing will be replaced and redesigned to fit the new filters. To accommodate the upgrade, the pump room building itself will be expanded to the east. This new area will be enclosed and will not cause any loss of deck space for the public.

In addition to improved circulation and filtration, the Aquatic Center will be installing a new pool heater for the Recreational Pool. This new heater is higher efficiency than the current heater, bringing all the facility’s pool heaters up to modern standards.

The Town is using the closure to complete the following additional projects as well:

  • The existing competition dive blocks will be stripped down and reassembled with new block tops, handles and block fins. These modifications have become industry standard for competition use and will allow the Aquatic Center to continue to host high-profile competitive swimming events.
  • The four current springboards will be replaced.
  • General maintenance and deep cleaning including scrubbing, brushing and vacuuming each pool, pool tiles and grout lines. The surrounding deck area and restrooms will be scrubbed and cleaned.
  • Landscaping around the facility.

These lifecycle replacement projects were identified in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. They are classified as Capital Improvement Projects, with funding included in the Fiscal Year 2022/23 budget.

As facilities age and technology advances, the Oro Valley Aquatic Center is committed to delivering the best user experience. The Town understands that there is never a “good” time to close a facility; however, this is the slowest part of the aquatic season and will impact the fewest users. Thank you for your patience while we work to maintain and improve the user experience at our facilities. For more information and weekly updates regarding this project, click here and scroll down to the section that says “Aquatic Center Improvements.”

Membership fee information

During the closure, all 6- and 12-month memberships paid in full will be extended for two months. (For example, if a membership is set to expire February 12, 2023, it will be extended to April 12, 2023.) Users who have month-to-month memberships will not be billed during December or January. These membership adjustments will be made automatically; users do not need to contact Aquatic Center staff. All members will be allowed access at no additional charge to the Community Center pool during this closure (10555 N. La Cañada Drive). This access does not include the gym or fitness classes. Lane reservations can be made at PlayOV.com. If you choose to cancel your membership during this closure, please contact the front desk staff at the Oro Valley Aquatic Center at 520-297-7946.

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