Recreation/Senior Center and Aquatic Center Expansion Task Force Agenda and Packet 2016 01 13

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Recreation /Senior Center and Aquatics Expansion Study 1/6/2016 • No diving board for kids to learn to dive Additional Comments • Have separate warm -water and cool -water pools for various activities (aerobics, therapy, leisure, competition, water polo, synchronized swimming, diving) (9) • Strongly support the development of a new outdoor aquatic facility (separate from Memory Square) in Louisville, including a larger pool, more play features for children, a bigger children's pool, larger social area, more shade structures etc. (8) • Year -round swim availability (7) • Need 50 meter pool, competition grade (6) • Lack of family changing rooms — need multiple rooms with shower / toilet / bench / sink and NOT a pass through model. (5) • Need more involved, innovative, consistent staff (2) • Kid programs are great — however for tax payers who have jobs — the facilities for which they pay should be made more available for their use • Pool is often closed due to swim teams and events. • Zero -entry pool would be nice • Slide is way too fast for little kids • Need more evening hours • It would be a mistake to change the nature of this small historic gem • Need a new filtration system • Need a diving well Rec /Sr. Center & Aquatic Center Survey - Written Responses What strengths do you see in the current recreational and senior amenities in Louisville? • Variety of activities offered (23) • Location (12) • Friendly staff (TRX Class with Shannon, Helene) (12) • Popular, well -used, provides sense of community (10) • Affordability (6) • General classes (esp. Silver Sneakers) (6) • Variety and quality of equipment (6) • Good teachers /instructors (5) • Friendly atmosphere (4) • Clean, well- maintained (4) • Accommodates all ages (4) • Openness and large windows (3) SINK COMBS JDETHLEFS SPORTSA RCHITECTURE 10 Page 2 of 4