Chesterfield

Aquatic Center Replacement Strategy

The Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center is scheduled to permanently close after the
2026 season. 

Did you know the Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center is nearly 30 years old? A typical lifespan for an outdoor pool with water features is 15 to 35 years. 

A lot has changed since 1997, when our pool first opened, and while it has been well-maintained, the facility is inefficient, leaks water, and has become increasingly expensive to operate each year.

Our pool has reached the point where repairs are no longer a financially responsible long-term solution. 

Without a replacement plan, the City will need to demolish the current pool after this year’s swim season, costing taxpayers millions of dollars in removal costs.

WHAT SHOULD THE CITY DO NEXT? 

The City of Chesterfield is currently working with the community to explore replacement strategies.

Last fall, residents told us through a community survey that they valued having a community space like a pool and wanted the City to explore possible replacement options for the Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center. 

Based on that feedback, our design team developed four concepts centered around the priorities identified in the community survey. Those concepts were presented at Open Houses in March 2026. Participants were invited to share which concept they preferred, how they would improve it, and ask any questions they still had. 

That feedback was then used to develop the Preliminary Site Plan, which was approved by the Council for further study. 

Now, we need you to take our community survey to help determine what happens next.

Chesterfield’s Pool History

Did You Know?

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Swim teams, water aerobics, and camp programming help generate revenue while increasing resident engagement.
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Aquatic centers provide local job opportunities, especially for teens and young adults, fostering workforce development.
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Offering inclusive features like zero-depth entry and accessible play elements ensures people of all abilities can participate and enjoy the facility.
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Investing in aquatic centers can increase nearby property values due to improved quality of life and recreational access.
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Parks with water features often see higher visitation rates, boosting overall use of surrounding park amenities and green spaces.
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Aquatic centers serve as social hubs, strengthening community connections through events, programs, and shared recreational space.
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Access to aquatic facilities helps reduce childhood drowning risks by providing opportunities for swim lessons and water safety education.
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Communities with strong recreational amenities, like aquatic centers, are more attractive to new residents and businesses, supporting economic growth.
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Outdoor aquatic centers can significantly increase community health by encouraging low-impact exercise like swimming, which benefits all ages and fitness levels.
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Modern aquatic centers can be designed with energy-efficient systems and sustainable water practices, reducing long-term operational costs.
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Roughly 65% of visitors attend with family or friends, creating a sense of community.

Click here to read about the impact of our community’s pool:
2025 Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center Overview.

Where is the pool located?

 
  • While feedback on the original concept designs has closed, there are upcoming opportunities for community input. Our community survey opens in June 2026. Click here to share your thoughts on our new hybrid concept.

  • Now that Chesterfield residents have provided feedback on the developed design concepts, our next step will be a new public opinion survey to further refine how our City can move this project forward. You can read more about that here.

  • As we move forward, the City is looking to assemble a team of community members to help get the word out about this process. If you would like to volunteer, please click here.

Keep me informed.

It is important for our community to stay informed throughout this process. If you simply want to be kept informed, please complete the form.