The City of Jasper, Indiana, is eagerly anticipating the completion of its new Municipal Swimming Pool, with construction progressing steadily. The project is expected to be finalized by late April or early May 2025, aiming for a grand reopening in time for the summer season. duboiscountyfreepress.com
The new pool design emphasizes recreation and leisure, offering a variety of engaging features for visitors of all ages. Among the planned amenities are two water slides, a one-meter diving board, a three-meter diving platform, a climbing wall, a zip line, a volleyball net, and a wet deck. Additionally, the facility will include a shade structure suitable for reserved events such as birthday parties. insideindianabusiness.com
The design aims to create a unique experience in every area of the pool, contrasting with the previous 50-meter pool that was primarily utilized at its ends. The new layout features two interconnected pool areas, each serving distinct purposes based on water depth and incorporated features. The southern section will have a zero-depth entry, gradually descending to a depth of three to three and a half feet, making it easily accessible for all visitors. The northern section will range from three and a half feet to a depth of 12 feet in the diving area. Proposed features around the southern pool area include hanging rings and obstacles for crossing the pool, a rope swing, in-water bench seating for lounging, erupting geysers, a shallow wet deck with lounge seating, and a current channel for relaxed floating or water exercises. The channel connecting the two sections is also envisioned as a space for water volleyball. duboiscountyfreepress.com
As of February 2025, significant progress has been made on the construction. The tree line has been removed, roofs are complete on all buildings, the bathhouse is bricked with stonework finished, and crews are continuing to brick the remaining structures. Footings have also been installed for the slides. The Parks Department has approved the installation of a monument sign for the pool, budgeted at $38,000, and is in the process of securing a vendor to produce ID cards for visitor entry. witzamfm.com
The new Jasper Municipal Swimming Pool promises to be a vibrant community hub, offering a diverse array of features designed to enhance the recreational experience for all visitors.
