Aquatic design firm Counsilman-Hunsaker have created this 3D rendering of a possible pool in Carmichael Park. Rendering courtesy of the Carmichael Recreation and Park District

CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - Via an online survey active May 21 – 29, the Carmichael Recreation and Park District (CRPD) is asking for more public input on a potential swimming pool or splash park within Carmichael Park. 

While a previous survey had been used to gauge initial interest, the CRPD hopes residents who filled out the older survey will do so again along with those who did not. The survey features newly made 3D renderings of the pool and splash park concepts.

Aquatic design firm Counsilman-Hunsaker, who produced the renderings, was retained by the CRPD in partnership with Cumming Group to conduct a Pool Feasibility Study for the potential development of a swimming pool within Carmichael Park. The park's original pool, built in 1955, was permanently closed in 2004 and subsequently demolished in 2013 due to aging infrastructure and the prohibitive cost of code compliance.

Costs associated with the concepts for both a swimming pool and a splash park have been developed. Estimated capital construction costs range between $14 – 18 million for a swimming pool and $ 4 – 7 million for a splash park, with estimated annual operating subsidies of $500,000 - $1 million for a pool and $300,000 - $600,000 for a splash park.

These costs are in 2026 dollars and future escalation will need to be taken into account if the project moves forward. The feasibility study was funded by an anonymous private donor; currently, there is no allocated funding for the construction and long-term maintenance of a pool or a splash park.

To complete the survey, visit https://engage.counsilmanhunsaker.com/carmichael-pool-concepts-survey.

Portions of this story were taken from the CRPD website.