Fort Worth Park & Recreation is developing a citywide Aquatics Master Plan to help shape the future of our pools, splashpads, aquatic centers, and water-based programs. This plan will guide decisions on how to invest in safe, accessible, and inclusive aquatic facilities that serve residents of all ages, abilities, and neighborhoods.
Fort Worth is growing and changing and our public aquatic facilities need to grow with it. This plan will help us:
Evaluate existing pools and splashpads.
Explore new types of facilities like therapy pools, indoor aquatics, or expanded family aquatic centers.
Improve access, safety, and equity in aquatic programming.
Create a long-term strategy that ensures sustainability and community benefit.
The Aquatic Master Plan will include:
Facility Inventory: A full review of every public aquatic facility’s condition and amenities.
Needs & Demographics Analysis: A look at how community trends, income levels, age groups, weather, and peer cities shape aquatic needs.
Program & Facility Types: Evaluating options like splashpads, lap pools, leisure pools, indoor facilities, and more.
Conceptual Designs: Sample layouts to visualize how new or renovated facilities might look.
Master Plan Recommendations: A final report with project priorities, estimated costs, and suggested locations for future investment.
Your voice is essential! We are gathering feedback throughout the planning process to make sure the final plan reflects the needs of Fort Worth residents.
Public Meetings: Five community meetings (one in each Park Planning District) will be held early in the process, with a final citywide presentation at City Hall.
Stakeholder Discussions: A combined community group will meet twice, once at the start and again before the final draft, to help shape and review the plan.
Online Survey: Click here to take the survey
We want to hear from you, especially on how we can make our aquatic facilities more equitable, inclusive, and welcoming for all.
Spring–Summer 2025: Facility inventory, community research, and public input
Fall 2025: Draft master plan and conceptual designs
Winter 2025: Final plan presentation to the public and Park Board
1- Forest Park Pool
2- Marine Park Pool
3- Sycamore Spray Ground
4- McDonald YMCA*
5- Eastside YMCA*
* Thanks to a partnership between the City of Fort Worth and the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth, residents can enjoy seasonal access to the Eastside and McDonald YMCA outdoor pools. This collaboration provides Fort Worth residents with open swim and swim lessons at the same affordable rates offered at City-operated aquatic facilities.
Jeremy Williams, Sr. Planner 817-392-5706
2012 Aquatics Master Plan(PDF, 11MB)