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After more than a year of construction, Echo Hollow Pool & Fitness Center is ready to reopen Monday, June 21.
The nearly 50-year-old facility in the Bethel neighborhood closed in February 2020 just before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic for expansion and renovation, thanks to funding from the Parks and Recreation Bond measure passed by Eugene voters in May 2018.
Even though the facility is open starting Monday, registration is still required for all swim and fitness programs. There won’t be any drop-in availability until OHA COVID guidelines change. Aquatics holds registration every other Tuesday. You can find more information about registration at getrec.org/pools or by calling Echo Hollow directly at 541-682-5525.
The project cost $11.5 million and improvements include:
Expanding the outdoor pool to 25 meters by 25 yards to maximize lap swim lanes and to create enough space to host water polo practices and matches. Two springboards (1 and 3 meters) also were added with an increased depth of 13 feet.
Adding a brand-new 3,490-square foot activity pool that includes zero-entry, splash play, water basketball, two more swim lanes and a nearly 19-foot slide that is 134 feet long.
Renovating the indoor pool, adding a new zero-entry ramp and deepening the deep end to allow for dive starts in all lanes.
Adding 1,300-square feet of staff office space adjacent to the old entrance.
Building an additional 1,576-square foot mechanical room to manage the larger footprint of the pools.
Renovating both locker rooms, adding private showers, new lockers and two family changing rooms.
Upgrading energy efficiency, including adding a 167-panel solar array to the roof and upgrading to LED lighting.
An opening celebration centered around a community Rec swim is planned for later in the summer after restrictions around pool usage lessen.
This renovation happened at the same time as another bond-funded expansion at Campbell Community Center, which is currently in the process of reopening. An event to celebrate that project will happen in late July.
After more than a year of construction, Echo Hollow Pool & Fitness Center is ready to reopen Monday, June 21.
The nearly 50-year-old facility in the Bethel neighborhood closed in February 2020 just before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic for expansion and renovation, thanks to funding from the Parks and Recreation Bond measure passed by Eugene voters in May 2018.
Even though the facility is open starting Monday, registration is still required for all swim and fitness programs. There won’t be any drop-in availability until OHA COVID guidelines change. Aquatics holds registration every other Tuesday. You can find more information about registration at getrec.org/pools or by calling Echo Hollow directly at 541-682-5525.
The project cost $11.5 million and improvements include:
Expanding the outdoor pool to 25 meters by 25 yards to maximize lap swim lanes and to create enough space to host water polo practices and matches. Two springboards (1 and 3 meters) also were added with an increased depth of 13 feet.
Adding a brand-new 3,490-square foot activity pool that includes zero-entry, splash play, water basketball, two more swim lanes and a nearly 19-foot slide that is 134 feet long.
Renovating the indoor pool, adding a new zero-entry ramp and deepening the deep end to allow for dive starts in all lanes.
Adding 1,300-square feet of staff office space adjacent to the old entrance.
Building an additional 1,576-square foot mechanical room to manage the larger footprint of the pools.
Renovating both locker rooms, adding private showers, new lockers and two family changing rooms.
Upgrading energy efficiency, including adding a 167-panel solar array to the roof and upgrading to LED lighting.
An opening celebration centered around a community Rec swim is planned for later in the summer after restrictions around pool usage lessen.
This renovation happened at the same time as another bond-funded expansion at Campbell Community Center, which is currently in the process of reopening. An event to celebrate that project will happen in late July.
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Timeline
Public Engagement
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Open houses, a survey and online outreach were at the core of our engagement with the public. Input from community partners, neighborhood and advocacy groups and interested parties was gathered and helped shape the final plans for Echo Hollow Pool.
Design Development
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Robertson Sherwood Architects worked with Eugene Rec to develop a design concept that addressed increased energy sustainability, the addition of multiple swim lanes to the outdoor pool, an entirely new recreational pool and enlarged locker room space.
Design Finalization
Echo Hollow Pool & Fitness Center has finished this stage
The design is in the final stages of being completed and construction documents are being created to prepare for the bidding process.
Construction Bids
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Bids for construction on the project open Dec. 10. Applications for the correct permits will be submitted in preparation for the start of building in 2020.
Construction
Echo Hollow Pool & Fitness Center has finished this stage
Echo Hollow closed Feb. 22, 2020 to allow time for the renovation and expansion. Utilities from the surrounding property were moved before construction of the expanded outdoor pool and the new recreation zero-entry pool and slide.
Expanded and Renovated Echo Hollow Pool & Fitness Center Reopening!
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Echo Hollow opens to the public on Monday, June 21!
