Eagle Pool Opens June 5
Eagle Pool Opens June 5: Passes on Sale May 19, Lifeguards and Swim Instructors Needed
Pool Hours and Pass Prices
Grab your sunscreen, swim goggles and swim caps, as Eagle’s new pool is opening on Thursday, June 5. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled at 11:30 a.m., with doors opening to the public at noon.
Pool passes go on sale Monday, May 19, and will be available for in-person purchase from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eagle Pool and Ice Rink; from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays at the Gypsum Recreation Center and from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Edwards Field House.
Thanks to a collaborative effort between the town of Eagle, Mountain Recreation (Mountain Rec) and a $500,000 grant from Great Outdoors Colorado, the $13 million project includes:
- Nearly double the water surface area with a zero-depth leisure pool and a separate six-lane lap pool
- Four new family changing rooms
- Two new water slides
- Shade structures and new lounge chairs
- The return of Willy the Frog, plus basketball, ziplines, water play features and more
“After three years, we’re excited to share and celebrate the opening of Eagle’s new pool,” said Ture Nycum, Mountain Rec executive director. “We are thankful for the community’s support and for the dedication of our design and construction teams and staff in bringing back a beloved community space that will be enjoyed for years to come.”
The original Eagle Pool closed in 2022 following the discovery of significant water loss. A third-party assessment found the pool was settling in the northwest end, compromising filtration and preventing proper chemical treatment, ultimately failing to meet health code requirements.
Construction on the new pool began on May 9, 2024. To ensure its longevity, the town and Mountain Rec addressed the site’s hydro-collapsible soils. Working with soil engineers, a geotechnical study was conducted to assess soil quality and predict future settlement. As a result, more than 260 compaction grout columns were installed throughout the new pool’s footprint to stabilize the ground and support the infrastructure.
“We’re confident the new pool will be a cornerstone for community wellness, learning and recreation,” said Larry Pardee, Eagle town manager. “This project reflects our commitment to long-term investments that improve quality of life for Eagle residents and families.”
Dynamic Program Management has served as the owner’s representative on the project, with JHL Constructors selected as the general contractor and Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative as the design team. Community open houses and feedback were sought throughout the process.
Mountain Rec is continuing to hire lifeguard positions for the summer with pay starting at $20.50 per hour for certified lifeguards. You must be at least 15 years old to become a lifeguard. Mountain Rec will provide training opportunities throughout the summer.
Final Design Concepts
In collaboration with residents, stakeholders and pool experts, the town of Eagle and Mountain Rec have undergone value engineering efforts to deliver a pool that meets the needs of our growing community. This prioritizes essential subsurface work and maximizes pool size.
Learn more about what is currently funded, pending funding, and view a detailed final design concept below.
Project Timeline
Want to get a better understanding of the work and major milestones ahead? Click below to view a high-level project timeline. Please be aware project dates are subject to change.
How did we get here? Click HERE to view a simplified timeline of what the town and Mountain Rec have been working on since the pool was closed.
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Learn More
- Previous Community UpdatesMay 2022 - Today
May 30, 2022
Eagle Pool Opening Day Postponed, Mountain Recreation Performing Leak Evaluation & Repairs – Mountain Recreation
June 13, 2022
Eagle Pool Closed for 2022, Gypsum Creek Pool to Open – Mountain Recreation
June 15, 2022
Clearing the Air, Let’s talk about Pools at Mountain Recreation – Mountain Recreation
October 3, 2022
Bartnik: After a Thorough Look, Eagle Pool Likely to Remain Closed Next Summer – Mountain Recreation
May 17, 2023
Mountain Rec & Town of Eagle to Fully Replace the Eagle Pool – Mountain Recreation
June 6, 2023
Town of Eagle Seeking Proposals for Eagle Pool Replacement Project Owner’s Rep (and FAQ)
August 7, 2023
RFQ & P for Architectural Design Services
October 6, 2023
Town of Eagle & Mountain Recreation Select Eagle Pool Replacement Project Team
November 6, 2023
Eagle Pool Initial Design Concept to be Shared at December 7th Open House
March 18, 2024
Eagle, Mountain Rec Awarded A $730,000 GOCO Grant For The Haymaker Recreation Hub
March 26, 2024
Community Invited To March 28 Open House To View Final Design Concepts For New Eagle Pool
May 21, 2024
Five Things to Know About the Eagle Pool Replacement Project this Summer
August 2, 2025
Mountain Rec and Town of Eagle Secure Funding for Water Slides; Address Soil Concerns
February 23, 2025
A Local’s Journey to Giving Back: Meet the Project Manager Behind Eagle’s Pool Project - Project TeamOwner's Rep | Design Team | Construction Manager
Following multiple Request for Qualification’s and Proposals from June through August 2023, the Town of Eagle and Mountain Recreation have selected the following firms to form the Eagle Pool Replacement Project team:
- Owner’s Representative: Dynamic Program Management
- Architectural and Engineering: Ohlson Lavoie Corporation
- Construction Manager/General Contractor: JHL Constructors
- FAQsFrequently Asked Questions
What steps have been taken to address the soil issues?
Working with soil engineers, the Town and Mountain Rec have taken necessary steps to address this challenge and ensure the pool’s longevity, including the completion of a thorough geotechnical study. Compaction grout columns will be installed under the entire outdoor pool and deck area to minimize future settling of the area. A liner with underground drainage lines will collect any subsurface water under the pools and channel it to an inspection port so it can be removed.
Why is it $13M?!
You are right, the sticker shock is real. Unfortunately, the cost of construction in the Eagle River Valley has drastically outpaced inflation. We believe the price, which was determined by the design consultants, is accurate – and we plan to utilize common project strategies to reduce costs and speed up the delivery timeline, such as securing a guaranteed project price and using on-the-spot value engineering and material sourcing.
Who owns the pool and how do Mountain Rec and Town of Eagle work together?
The Town of Eagle and Mountain Rec own equal shares of the Eagle Pool & Ice Rink. The duo partnered to build the facility in 2003 and have since managed operations as laid out in their intergovernmental agreement (IGA) governing the relationship. Mountain Rec operates the facility and is responsible for the annual operating deficit. As the facility’s construction, ownership, and operation are governed by the IGA, the lead representatives are jointly the Town Council and Mountain Rec Board. A joint staff team was formed to manage the forensic study and consultant review of the condition of the pool, and now its future reconstruction. That staff team has been reporting to the joint boards throughout.
Why can’t we open the current pool while we work on a replacement?
We would love for this to be an option! Unfortunately, it is not safe nor is it fiscally responsible. Currently the water levels are not even throughout the pool due to leaks, and do not allow for safe filtration to meet Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. Given the significant leaks that compromise the pool’s filtration, it would require a significant amount of money and time to be operational.
Why wasn’t the pool properly maintained?
The Town and Mountain Rec staff have done everything in their power to maintain the pool over its twenty-year lifespan – including receiving support from various third-party professional pool agencies. Our mountain environment and soil have made it very difficult to maintain a pool for more than twenty years. The first pool in Eagle was built around 1980 and it required a full replacement in 2003, which is when the current pool was constructed. The Eagle Pool has encountered a series of issues over its twenty-year lifetime, many related to poor subsurface soils. The southwest corner of the lap pool dropped enough in 2014 to require repair in the off-season. Leaking underground mechanical system pipes were repaired in 2017 after a mid-season closure. While the pool was safely opened for the season in 2021, Mountain Rec and Town staff could not have forecasted that the subsurface would move as much as it did the following winter, which lead to the pool’s closure. Throughout the pool’s lifespan the Town and Mountain Rec have funded repairs, through annual contributions to a shared capital fund. In 2018, given the ongoing challenges maintaining the pool and anticipating the situation that exists today, both increased their annual allocation from $25,000 to $50,000 each. When the fund was established twenty years ago, it was not designed to fund a full replacement of the pool, however.
Why are there plans to work on/expand the locker rooms and restrooms?
Put simply, we need to expand the locker rooms and restrooms in order to keep up with the community’s year-round use of the facility – now and in the future. Currently, we do not have enough locker room space to accommodate our changing hockey community, and the restrooms will need to be updated to meet new building code requirements and expanded bather load estimates.
Will the new pool be re-located per the Haymaker Trailhead Master Plan?
In November 2022 staff hired Barker Rinker Seacat (BRS) to explore this question further. BRS spent the next three months analyzing considerations and costs associated with replacing the pool in its current location or relocating the pool to its prescribed location in the Haymaker Trailhead Master Plan. The Mountain Rec Board and Town of Eagle Town Council met in February 2023. They were presented with information for each option including conceptual plans, conceptual construction cost estimates, service delivery limitations and opportunities, and operating cost impacts. With this information in hand, the Mountain Rec Board and Town Council unanimously agreed to replace the pool in its current location, after the analysis revealed that it would be possible to deliver on the community’s interest for future recreation services like health and wellness, additional ice, and gym spaces in Eagle. Keeping the pool in its current location also allows for a more manageable cost figure for each entity who are partners and co-owners of the Eagle Pool. - Submit a Question & FeedbackContact Mountain Rec & Town of Eagle
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