The Reef at Columbia Park

Park Hills, Missouri
Construction Cost: $3.5 million
Area / Square Feet: 24,500
Occupancy Date: June 2024

The Flat River and Park Hills Swimming Pool, a cherished part of Columbia Park for over 63 years, closed after the 2021 season due to rising maintenance costs and deteriorating conditions. Opened in 1958, it had been a summer staple for generations. In response to community support, a $3.5 million bond was approved in April 2022, leading to groundbreaking for a new facility in March 2023. The new aquatics center, named β€œThe REEF at Columbia Park,” honors the historic towns that formed Park Hills. Spanning 24,500 square feet, the facility features a 6,428-square-foot leisure pool with zero-depth entry, spray features and bucket dumps for all ages. A partially submerged sun deck offers a relaxing spot, while a lazy river loops around the iconic Rory the Whale statue. For fitness enthusiasts, lap lanes are equipped with a volleyball net and basketball hoop. The facility also includes a 1,735-square-foot splash pad with spray features, ensuring year-round aquatics fun. This new state-of-the-art facility brings enhanced recreational opportunities to the community, continuing the legacy of the beloved pool.

Lead Architect: 

incite Design Studio

Aquatic Design Consultant: 

Counsilman-Hunsaker

Components: 

  • 6,428-square-foot leisure pool with zero-depth entry, spray features and bucket dumps
  • Lazy river
  • Lap lanes with volleyball net and basketball hoop
  • 1,735-square-foot splash pad with spray features

Suppliers: 

Chemical Control SystemsChemtrol
Lane MarkersCompetitor Swim
ADA Lifts, Lifeguard ChairsFluidra