City Seeks Community Input on Future Aquatic Facilities

Now through the September 18, the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department is seeking the public's help to plan for future aquatic facility improvements to four pools and two spraygrounds. Review the Let's Plan2Splash August 2022 update to read the latest on the aquatics master plan process. To share your opinions, take the online survey or give your feedback in person at an upcoming community engagement event or one of three feedback stations.

About the Planning Process

Let's Plan2Splash is a long-term planning document that provides concepts to guide future growth and development of the City's aquatic facilities, such as pools and spraygrounds. It is only the first step on what will likely entail years of fundraising, additional planning, development, and construction. Windsor Pool is not included in this plan, as it will be replaced as part of the Windsor Chavis Nocho Community Complex project.

More than 1,000 residents gave feedback in the first phase of Plan2Splash community outreach early in 2022. Based on community input, an audit of the existing facilities, and an equity and inclusion analysis, the following is Big Ideas were developed:

• Lindley Pool - Expand existing aquatics with renovated pool and bathhouse and add inclusive playground, water slide and beach entry.
• Peeler Pool - Modernize with an updated pool, sprayground, a combination pool and sprayground, or other based on community feedback.
• Warnersville Pool - Expand existing aquatics with renovated pool and bathroom and add new playground, field, beach entry, waterslide and a Ninja Cross system, an obstacle course.
• Smith Community Pool and Keeley and Barber Park Spraygrounds - Enhance with site improvements like additional seating, landscaping, misting stations, and more.

In-Person Feedback Opportunities

Give your opinion on these recommendations at one of the following community engagement events:

• August 20, 11 am to 2 pm, Renaissance Shops Back to School Event, 2521 Phillips Ave.
• August 27, 12-5 pm, Warnersville Back to School Event, 601 Doak St.
• September 2, 6-8 pm, First Friday at LeBauer Park, 208 N. Davie St.

Or visit the feedback stations at McGirt-Horton Library, Warnersville Recreation Center, or Lindley Recreation Center anytime they are open from August 20 to September 18.