Schertz, Texas

Services: STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

SF/Floors: 27,000 SF

The Schertz Aquatic Center is a 27,000 sq. ft. facility that is located on a 4-acre site and connects to the Schertz YMCA (which will operate the facility). This facility houses a competition pool, leisure pool, community spaces, locker rooms, spectator seating, and amenity areas. Members can participate in activities such as swimming and water aerobics. The natatorium also serves as a training and competition facility.  The natatorium consists of a 4,500 sq. ft., 25-yard competition pool with eight lap lanes, and a 1,200 sq. ft. instructional pool with stair entry and underwater bench seating. The outdoor area features a splash pad with interactive spray features.

Developed as a collaboration between the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD and the City, the Schertz Aquatics Center is located in the center of the Schertz Municipal Complex, including the Schertz Family YMCA, Schertz Library, Schertz Area Senior Center, and Veteran’s Plaza. The Aquatics Center unites the four buildings on the site, creating a cohesive community. The Natatorium houses a competition pool, leisure pool, locker rooms, spectator seating, splash pad, outdoor courtyard, and amenity areas. The aquatics center also serves as a training and competition facility for local schools.

Completion – Opened August 2018

Prime Firm – Marmon Mok Architecture

Contractor – Byrne Construction