Regina announces plans for new Maple Leaf Pool

  • 2019-10-20
The city of Regina has released more information about the plans for a revitalized version of the beloved outdoor Maple Leaf Pool.

The latest drawings of the pool showcase an L-shaped design, with a dedicated pool for serious swimmers adjoining a play area for wading and socializing. There will be a zero-depth entry zone for young children and people with difficulties moving. There will be an adjoining set of changerooms, also designed for accessibility. The pool is designed to serve as an area hub and gathering place just as much as an athletic facility.

The new facility is set to replace the old Maple Leaf Pool, of which demolition began this summer. After a campaign by citizens to save the old pool, the city announced that it would replace it with a modernized pool at the same location. The current plan emerged after a consultation process with citizens. The renewal process shows the importance of small-scale civic engagement, which often takes place through media like poster printing and brochure printing, as well as online and in-person forums such as council meetings.

The Maple Leaf Pool proposal will now look to move on to finalizing its documents in hopes of receiving tender and budget from the municipal government. The project will likely be voted on as part of the 2020 budget.