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Recreation Station Aquatic Center

A cooperative effort between the cities of Kirkwood, Glendale and Oakland, the Recreation Station Aquatic Center was the first municipal partnership in Missouri and one of only a few in the nation at the time the project was completed.

 

The design related to all three communities by drawing on a rich railroad history that dates back to the 1800's. Patrons enter the complex through the main bathhouse, which is reminiscent of the historic Kirkwood train station, a familiar landmark located in the heart of Kirkwood’s downtown business district. The nearby concessions building resembles a railroad car. Other design cues include signal towers, covered bridges and water towers.  The complex encompasses four main water features: a family play pool with a themed water playground; a passive adult pool with open water, shade structures and built-in benches; a 700- foot lazy river that meanders through caves and rock waterfalls; and a 25- meter-by-25-yard competitive pool for Kirkwood’s active swim, diving and water polo teams. A separate water slide area serves as a focal point for activity in the leisure pool area, while rock waterfalls bridge the pools and enhance the natural effect of the facility.

 

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Client:

City of Kirkwood, MO​

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Scope:

$5.2 M Construction Cost

1999 Completion

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Role:  

Voorhees - Project Designer, CA

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Firm:

Jacobs​

(Markey & Associates Aquatic Design)

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Awards / Recognition

  • Silver Design Award - National Pool and Spa Institute (NSPI)

  • 1999 Outstanding Regional Collabo-ration
    Award, awarded by the East-West Gateway Coordinating Council

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Reed Ittner Voorhees, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB

RIV Design, LLC

20 Clif Side Drive

St. Louis, Missouri  63122

Office: 314.479.0689

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