Four Aquatic Design Group projects were recently selected for the Athletic Business Magazine 2026 Aquatic Design Portfolio! Congratulations to all involved!
Francis Parker High School Outdoor Pool
San Diego, California
Aquatic Design Group provided design and engineering services for a 25-meter x 25-yard competition pool featuring a dedicated shallow area and expansive pool decks. As the centerpiece of the new Vassiliadis Athletic Center at Francis Parker High School, the 7,350 SF heated multi-purpose pool at the Douglas Aquatic Center is designed to support both competitive training and recreational use. Nestled behind the Student Life Center and Field House designed by Gensler, the Aquatic Center offers a versatile aquatic environment that enhances student life while complementing a broader 30,000 SF campus expansion at the prestigious private school.
Rockville Swim & Fitness Center Outdoor Recreation Pool Replacement
Rockville, MD
The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s outdoor recreation complex has been transformed into a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable destination for the community. Addressing aging infrastructure and shifting recreation needs, the renovation replaced outdated pools with a diverse mix of aquatics environments designed to promote fitness, play and wellness for all ages and abilities. The facility now features a six-lane, 25-yard fitness pool for lap swimming and instruction, a recreation pool with dual zero-depth entries, interactive play structures, a tanning ledge and a lily pad crossing. There are also two 35-foot waterslides and a splashpad offering safe, dynamic play opportunities for younger users. Simplified circulation, expanded deck space, and shaded gathering areas enhance comfort and accessibility, while a renovated pump room and new filtration and mechanical systems deliver energy-efficient, reliable operation. Throughout planning, design and construction, community input and sustainability guided every decision. The result is a contemporary aquatics environment that balances recreation and performance, reestablishes the facility as a year-round destination and sets a new standard for municipal aquatics design excellence. Thank you to our partners at LSG Landscape Architecture and the City of Rockville for entrusting us with this transformative project!
Monte Nitzkowski Aquatics Center at long beach city college
Long Beach, Ca
The Monte Nitzkowski Aquatics Center stands as the centerpiece of the new Kinesiology Labs and Athletic Complex at Long Beach City College creating a modern home for swimming, diving and water polo that honors one of the college’s most storied water polo coaches. Designed to meet the needs of student-athletes, kinesiology programs and the surrounding community, the complex supports both collegiate competition and lifelong wellness. The Olympic-size, 65-meter pool features a movable bulkhead that allows simultaneous training formats for swimming, diving and water polo. Two 1-meter and two 3-meter diving boards, LED multimedia scoreboards, a 474-seat spectator gallery, and night lighting make the venue adaptable for practice, instruction and events. Complementary facilities include team rooms, locker rooms, training spaces, and a multipurpose event area that enhances collaboration between athletics and academics. The aquatics center replaces an outdated facility with one that embodies performance, flexibility and access for all. By combining instructional space with competition-level amenities, the center serves as both a high-performance training venue and a community resource, continuing LBCC’s legacy of aquatics excellence while inspiring future generations of athletes. Congratulations to the entire team, including our partners at Westburg White Architecture!
3Roots Wellness Park Pools
Mira Mesa, Ca
At the heart of the 3Roots master-planned community in San Diego, the Wellness Park pools serve as a vibrant focal point for health, recreation and connection. Designed in conjunction with SWA Group, Lennar Communities and Fit Athletic, the complex anchors the community’s holistic approach to wellness through aquatics environments that celebrate movement, landscape and social interaction. The aquatics facility features include a 4,500-square-foot, resort-style pool with beach entry, in-water volleyball, and a lush deck outfitted with 110 chaise lounges, nine cabanas, towel service and a dedicated spa area. A separate 25-by-75-foot lap pool supports fitness and training, complemented by a fireplace lounge and additional cabanas. Decorative concrete finishes, contemporary lighting and curated plantings create a resort-quality experience that transitions effortlessly from day to night. Echoing the site’s history as the former Carroll Canyon Quarry, the cabanas are constructed from concrete developed onsite, tying the aquatic design to the community’s roots and sustainable vision. Together with the two-story Fit & Rec Center, the pools embody 3Roots’ guiding principles of wellness, sustainability and connection — transforming an industrial landscape into a dynamic, nature-driven family aquatics destination.
