Great News For The New Platteville Pool! Thanks To All Of you!

Platteville Family Aquatic Center Construction Set to Begin in November: Community Support Ensures All Amenities and Additional Updates are included.

PLATTEVILLE, WI – Thanks to the tremendous generosity and commitment of community members and donors, the Platteville Family Aquatic Center Fundraising Team is proud to announce that all highly-requested amenities and additional updates—including a water slide, shallow water play structure, shade sails, and a picnic area—will be part of the new pool facility.  The base bid for the pool and additional amenities came in under what was expected!  This lower than expected bid along with the generous donations means that we will be able to make additional updates to the bathhouse and concessions buildings and purchase all new chairs, a new chain link fence, starting blocks and more. In addition, some of our larger donors have committed to moving their funds to a maintenance fund, ensuring that the pool is safe and viable for generations to come! 

The outpouring of support for this project has underscored how much Platteville values a vibrant public pool as a place to learn, play, and connect. “We are deeply grateful to every volunteer, and supporter who helped make this vision a reality,” said Molly Zuehlke, Fundraising Co-Chair. “Thanks to all of you, Platteville’s new public pool will be a truly special place for everyone.” 

Demolition of the former pool is nearly complete, and construction of the new facility is scheduled to begin in November 2025, with an anticipated opening in summer 2026. (The final timeline will depend on weather and supply chain availability.)

The revitalized aquatic center will feature a modern pool vessel, an improved bathhouse, and all of the highly requested amenities—creating a safe, accessible, and high-quality recreation destination for Platteville families and visitors from across the region.

The fundraising team will continue to accept donations to build a dedicated maintenance fund, ensuring that the center remains well-cared for and welcoming for generations to come. Contributions can be made to Inspiring Community, Inc. (please note “Aquatic Center” in the memo line), 190 Market Street, Platteville, WI 53818, or online at www.plattevillepublicpool.com.

About the Platteville Family Aquatic Center
After structural failures permanently closed the previous pool in 2024, Platteville residents overwhelmingly supported a $6.9 million referendum to fund a new aquatic facility. Community generosity has now made it possible to add additional amenities and updates that transform the pool into a truly special destination for everyone. Learn more at the Platteville Family Aqatic Center web page: www.platteville.org/pool.