Chesterfield
Props. A&Q: One Plan. Two Votes
The Aquatic Center is now closed.
On Nov. 3, Chesterfield voters will decide whether to build a new one.
Why is the City considering this plan?
The Aquatic Center opened in 1998, many of its major systems are original, and the City plans to close it after the 2026 season.
Aging
Approaching
30 years old
The bathhouse, competition pool and leisure pool are original. Based on studies, the facility is outdated, inefficient and costly to operate.
Costly To Repair
Increasing and more expensive repairs
Pool repairs are increasingly expensive and difficult as systems age and parts become harder to find.
Losing Water
Water leaks in
three pools
Studies found leaks in the leisure pool, the lap pool gutter and the lazy river, that are causing the pool to lose tens of thousands of gallons of water a day.
Without a replacement, Chesterfield would not have a community aquatic center.
The Proposal At A Glance:
Year the Aquatic Center opened to the public
1998
30 years
The age the facility is approaching
Props. A and Q, both on the same ballot
2 Questions
Nov. 3
Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Bonds Prop. A would authorize construction to build a new Aquatic Center
27,555 gallons
$34.5M
The amount of water leaking from the lazy river every day.
What is proposed?
A new Aquatic Center in Central Park, on the site of the current one.
Shaded seating throughout, more energy-efficient and sustainable systems, updated locker rooms and family changing rooms, and a community room open year-round.
For Everyone.
An 8-lane lap pool with a diving well, for lessons, lap swimming and swim and dive teams.
For Swimmers.
A recreation pool with play features, a splash pad, two water slides and a lazy river.
For Families.
Subject to change.
Shaded seating was the feature Chesterfield residents rated the highest priority in the June 2026 survey.
One Plan. Two Votes.
PROP. A
How It Gets Built
Requires:
Four-Sevenths
to Pass
Would authorize the City to issue bonds to build the Aquatic Center. Missouri cities may issue these bonds only with voter approval.
PROP. Q
How It Gets Paid For
Requires:
Simple Majority
to Pass
Would apply Chesterfield's existing local sales tax rate to purchases from out-of-state sellers that don’t charge local sales tax. This is not a double tax. That revenue would repay the Prop. A bonds.
Voting Information
Election Day: Nov. 3, 2026
Polls Open: 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Registered voters who live in the City of Chesterfield may vote on both questions and can cast a ballot at any polling place in St. Louis County, including City Hall.
Still have questions?
Chesterfield City Hall, 636-537-4705
For Official Voting Information:
St. Louis County Board of Elections
725 Northwest Plaza Drive
St. Ann, MO 63074
314-615-1800 | vote@stlouiscountymo.gov
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.