Officials to weigh $20.6M to $27.5M replacement of Rec Center pools
At an Aug. 3 workshop, town and county officials will review a Counsilman-Hunsaker recommendation to replace the Recreation Center’s aquatic facilities within 5 to 10 years, with preliminary cost estimates ranging from $20.6 million to $27.5 million.
A new public pool is not a small ask, and on Monday, Aug. 3, Jackson and Teton County leaders will get a hard number to react to: Counsilman-Hunsaker says the Recreation Center’s aquatic facilities should be comprehensively replaced within about 5 to 10 years, with a preliminary estimated cost of $20.6 million (repurposing the existing shell) up to $27.5 million (all-new construction) Aquatics Facilities Planning Workshop Packet.
The packet frames this as a long-term decision driven by aging systems and rising maintenance demands. It also spells out the practical tradeoff: replacing the aquatics area would mean a full shutdown of the facility for about 18 months. If you use the pool for rehab, kids’ lessons, or just somewhere to be in the winter, this is the moment to watch for what officials say about timing, design priorities, and whether they want to aim this at the next Specific Purpose Excise Tax (SPET) funding cycle Aquatics Facilities Planning Workshop Packet.
Background
A full replacement of the Recreation Center aquatic facilities is recommended within 5–10 years, at a cost of $20.6M–$27.5M, to address aging infrastructure, code issues, and capacity needs.
Latest: 2026-08-03 — Counsilman-Hunsaker recommends comprehensive replacement of Recreation Center aquatic facilities within 5–10 years, with estimated costs of $20.6M (repurposing shell) to $27.5M (all-new construction).
curated as of 2026-08-02
Teton County is planning a $20.6M–$27.5M replacement of all core indoor aquatic facilities at the Recreation Center within 5–10 years, with phased repairs, a feasibility study in FY27, and SPET funding targeted for full implementation by 2031–2036.
Latest: 2031-2036 — Targeted window for full implementation and completion of the comprehensive aquatic facility replacement.
curated as of 2026-09-14
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Aquatics Facilities Planning Workshop Packet | packet |