As South Dakota’s state capital, Pierre envisioned a modern, multifunctional aquatics center that would serve as a community hub, offering diverse recreational opportunities, physical fitness and social interaction. Situated along the scenic Missouri River, the center’s design caters to all ages and interests, featuring an 8-lane, 50-meter competition pool, a spacious recreational pool with a lazy river and numerous play elements. These include a multilevel play structure, body and tube slides, a drop slide, a zipline, a water walk, a toddler slide and water spray features. Elevated turf areas offer unique lounging spaces, while shaded structures enhance comfort for visitors. In addition, the entire facility and bathhouse are fully ADA-compliant, ensuring accessibility for everyone. This new aquatics center serves as a vital gathering space for the Pierre community, fostering active, healthy lifestyles and strengthening social bonds among residents.
Lead Architect:
Burbach Aquatics Inc.
Aquatic Design Consultant:
Burbach Aquatics Inc.
Components:
- 8-lane, 50-meter competition pool
- Recreational pool with a lazy river
- Multilevel play structure
- Body and tube slides
- Drop slide
- Zipline
- Water walk
- Toddler slide
- Water spray features
- Turf lounging areas
- Shade structures
Suppliers:
| Chemical Control Systems | Chemtrol |
| Scoreboard/Timing Systems | Colorado Time Systems |
| Lane Markers | Competitor Swim |
| Filtration Systems, Pumps | Neptune Benson/Xylem |
| Heaters | Raypak |
| Cleaners/Vacuums | Recreonics Inc. |
| ADA Lifts, Access Ramps, Diving Boards, Ladders/Grab Bars, Lane Markers, Starting Blocks | Spectrum Aquatics |
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