Pirates Cove Aquatic Center
| Pool Type: |
Outdoor 25-Meter
Outdoor Leisure
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| Project Type: |
Water Parks
Park and Recreation
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| Project Service: |
Design Services
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| Location: |
Englewood, CO
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| Completion Status: |
Completed
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| Date Completed: |
May 2004
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| Architect: |
Lyman Davidson Dooley
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| Description: |
Counsilman-Hunsaker, in association with Lyman Davidson Dooley, designed the cutting-edge Pirate’s Cove Aquatic Center in Englewood, CO. The outdoor waterpark was designed for a variety of age groups to provide attractions that everyone could enjoy. The facility features an array of amenities including:
A 35-foot tower where three waterslides emerge, ranging in length and speed to provide their own unique ride:
• 243-foot-long closed-flume slide with a spiraled descent
• 298-foot-long open-flume slide with gentle curves for a slower descent
• 120-foot-long closed-flume, curve-free slide
Pirate’s Cove offers 6,567 SF of additional leisure and play areas such as:
• 750 gallon slow-filling dump bucket
• Zero-depth entry
• 820 SF sprayground
• Several play forts and two small slides
• Lazy river that weaves around the park
• 1,135 SF vortex
Pirate’s Cove also houses a six-lane, 25-meter competition pool with drop slide and diving board. The separate pool provides space for fitness and training.
Design Awards and Publications:
2006- ‘Best of Aquatics’ winner,
Aquatics International magazine
2006 - World Waterpark magazine,
Featured article on aquatic center
2005 - ‘Architectural Showcase.’
Athletic Business magazine
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Articles
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