The Gretna Crossing YMCA + Primetime H2O Water Park includes a comprehensive range of features to serve the growing Gretna community. The indoor aquatics space features an 8-lane, 25-yard competition pool with dual 1-meter diving boards, starting platforms, timing equipment and ADA-accessible seating. An indoor splash pad provides additional recreational opportunities. The outdoor waterpark includes a zero-depth-entry pool with a toddler cove, a central sun ledge and a series of kiddie slides imitating the larger lazy river slide complex. Vertical spray elements, water tables, climbing walls, basketball hoops, a themed water walk and custom rockwork with waterfalls speak to Gretna’s history. The 450-foot lazy river hosts the large slide complex complete with a serpentine raft slide, an open-body slide and the rare “Drenaline Drop” high-thrill speed slide. Designed for accessibility, the facility includes ADA-accessible entries, seating, lifts and bridges throughout. Mechanical systems were optimized for sustainability, operation and sanitation. The overall design incorporates natural light and scenic views of the aquatics spaces. Materials and feature selections reflect Gretna’s community pride, making it a vibrant hub for all ages.
Lead Architect:
DLR Group
Aquatic Design Consultant:
JEO Consulting
Components:
- 8-lane, 25-yard competition pool
- Dual 1-meter diving boards
- Indoor splash pad
- Outdoor waterpark
- Zero-depth-entry pool with toddler cove
- Central sun ledge
- Kiddie slides
- Vertical spray elements
- Water tables
- Themed water walk
- 450-foot lazy river
- Serpentine raft slide
- Open-body slide
- "Drenaline Drop" high-thrill speed slide
Suppliers:
| Chemical Control Systems | Chemtrol |
| Scoreboard/Timing Systems | Colorado Time Systems |
| ADA Lifts | Fluidra |
| Filtration Systems, Sanitization Systems | Neptune Benson/Xylem |
| Diving Boards, Ladders Grab Bars, Lane Markers, Starting Blocks | Spectrum Aquatics |
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