People swimming and lounging at a large outdoor swimming pool with blue umbrellas and a pink water slide, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.

Chesterfield

Aquatic Center Replacement Strategy

The Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center is scheduled to permanently close after the
2026 season.

Did you know the Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center is nearly 30 years old? A typical lifespan for an outdoor pool with water features is 15 to 35 years.

A lot has changed since 1997, when our pool first opened, and while it has been well-maintained, the facility is inefficient, leaks water, and has become increasingly expensive to operate each year.

Our pool has reached the point where repairs are no longer a financially responsible long-term solution.

Without a replacement plan, the City will need to demolish the current pool after this year’s swim season, costing taxpayers millions of dollars in removal costs.

A brick building wall with a metal roof trim, shadows of tree branches cast on it, and two plaques attached near the bottom right corner. The sky is clear and blue.

The building has a brick exterior with a green metal roof. There is an archway on the left with green lettering that reads 'REID AQUATIC CENTER.' The building has several open rectangular windows. The sky is clear and blue, and there are small shrubs

A brick building with black metal bars on the windows and a green metal roof. There are plants and dry bushes in the front yard.

A hallway with brick red walls, several stacked chairs, ladders, and carts along the wall, with an exit sign at the end.

Entrance archway with the text 'Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center' against a clear blue sky.

An office or workroom with a desk, computer, chairs, and various office supplies. A fire exit fire extinguisher is visible near a pink door. The wall has multiple switches and electrical panels.

A room with white cinder block walls and open door leading outside to a playground with yellow slides and green grass. Shelves on the right contain clear plastic bins filled with supplies. A small black fan is on the floor, and various cleaning tools

A restroom sink area with a beige countertop, two sinks, and a blue floor with scattered dirt and small debris. Part of a bench with a wooden seat and black legs is visible in the background.

Blue painted floor with a drain in the center, surrounded by white painted cinder block walls and beige tiled wall with white shower curtains hanging.

A restroom with a blue painted floor, white walls, and a row of green metal stalls, one of which is open. There is a white soap dispenser on the left wall, an air conditioning unit on the right wall, and a small sink with a faucet on the ground next

Public restroom sinks with four mirrors, soap dispensers, and a blue locker on the wall. The floor is blue, and there are towels on the counter.

Public restroom with teal-colored stalls, open door on one stall, blue floor, white walls, and ceiling light.

A public restroom with a white toilet, stainless steel grab bars on the walls, a toilet paper dispenser, and a roll of toilet paper hanging in a metal holder. The floor is painted blue.

Part of a brick building with a window, a vent, and a recessed area with a wooden frame, possibly for a sign or display.

The exterior of a brick building with a sign indicating it is a men's locker room. One section of the brick wall is unfinished, showing cinder blocks. There is a vent, an outdoor light fixture, and a small window on the building. The ground is concre

Brick building corner with metal vent, light fixture, and green sign reading 'MEN'S LOCKER ROOM'

Close-up of a painted horse sculpture with a brown and white splattered pattern and green spots, situated on a blue surface

Colorful ceramic fish sculpture with blue body, orange fins, and yellow accents, lying on a blue surface.

Public restroom with four green stall doors, urinal on the right, and an exit sign on the left wall. The floor is blue and appears to be dirtied with stains.

Close-up of a blue painted floor with peeling paint and debris near a white wall.

Close-up of a blue floor with some dirt and paint chips, next to a white painted wall and a small section of a blue wall or barrier, and a white urinal with a black textured cleaner inside.

A shark-shaped sculpture on a tile platform, with a round vent on its forehead, in an indoor setting with a blue floor.

Blue lockers with some rust and scuff marks, set against a white wall and a blue floor, with a brown bench nearby.

A colorful, cartoonish green crocodile statue on a gray platform, with large eyes and a smiling face, located in an indoor area with a blue floor.

Concrete sidewalk with a painted path and a small black jellyfish mural on a blue wall, surrounded by leaves and dirt.

A decorative green crocodile-shaped object with googly eyes and a yellow tongue, displayed on a table with a gray surface, against a background of blue lockers.

WHAT SHOULD THE CITY DO NEXT?

The City of Chesterfield is currently working with the community to explore replacement strategies.

Last fall, residents told us through a community survey that they valued having a community space like a pool and wanted the City to explore possible replacement options for the Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center.

Based on that feedback, our design team developed four concepts centered around the priorities identified in the community survey. Those concepts were presented at Open Houses in March 2026. Participants were invited to share which concept they preferred, how they would improve it, and ask any questions they still had.

That feedback was then used to develop the Preliminary Site Plan, which was approved by the Council for further study.

In June 2026, the City of Chesterfield, in cooperation with Discovery Works Collaborative, conducted a community-wide survey. The results were presented to the City Council in July 2026. Read more here: Additional Information and Community Survey 2026.

Chesterfield’s Pool History

Timeline of pool development and planning from 1997 to 2026, including construction, approvals, community involvement, and future planning stages.

Click to review a detailed history of our pool.

Did You Know?

Swim teams, water aerobics, and camp programming help generate revenue while increasing resident engagement.

Aquatic centers provide local job opportunities, especially for teens and young adults, fostering workforce development.

Offering inclusive features like zero-depth entry and accessible play elements ensures people of all abilities can participate and enjoy the facility.

Investing in aquatic centers can increase nearby property values due to improved quality of life and recreational access.

Parks with water features often see higher visitation rates, boosting overall use of surrounding park amenities and green spaces.

Aquatic centers serve as social hubs, strengthening community connections through events, programs, and shared recreational space.

Access to aquatic facilities helps reduce childhood drowning risks by providing opportunities for swim lessons and water safety education.

Communities with strong recreational amenities, like aquatic centers, are more attractive to new residents and businesses, supporting economic growth.

Outdoor aquatic centers can significantly increase community health by encouraging low-impact exercise like swimming, which benefits all ages and fitness levels.

Modern aquatic centers can be designed with energy-efficient systems and sustainable water practices, reducing long-term operational costs.

Roughly 65% of visitors attend with family or friends, creating a sense of community.

Click here to read about the impact of our community’s pool:
2025 Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center Overview.

Where is the pool located?

People attending a planning or design event looking at display boards with maps and diagrams.

Feedback on the site plans has closed as the City Council voted to move forward with the Preliminary Site Plan in June 2026. Click here to read more about the Preliminary Site Plan.
Complete our “Keep me informed” form at the bottom of this page to stay up-to-date as our plans progress.
Now that the City Council has voted to move forward with the Preliminary Site Plan, our next step is to determine whether the City wants to place something on the November ballot.
As we move forward, the City is looking to assemble a team of community members to help get the word out about this process.
You are invited to attend an important informational meeting on Wednesday, August 12, at 6:00 p.m. regarding the City of Chesterfield's ongoing efforts to explore the development of a new aquatic facility in Central Park. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 690 Chesterfield Parkway West, Chesterfield, MO 63017.

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It is important for our community to stay informed throughout this process. If you simply want to be kept informed, please complete the form.

Chesterfield

Aquatic Center Replacement Strategy

The Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center is scheduled to permanently close after the 2026 season.

WHAT SHOULD THE CITY DO NEXT?

Chesterfield’s Pool History

Did You Know?

Where is the pool located?

I missed the open house, can I still share my input?

What is the next step?

How can I help? Want to get involved?

Keep me informed.

Contact us.

The Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center is scheduled to permanently close after the
2026 season.