Rec Facilities: Swimming More Sustainably

Rec Facilities: Swimming More Sustainably

From Park Stories by PRB+ Magazine

April 27, 2026 · 9 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the sustainable features of the new Carbondale Aquatics Center set to open in May 2026.

Eco-friendly elements improve operating efficiency at new aquatic facilities By Brianne Sanchez Coloradans who love to swim, splash, and soak with a view of Mount Sopris will soon do all three more sustainably at a new Carbondale Aquatics Center, scheduled to open in May 2026. The Western Slope’s first all-electric aquatic facility replaces a crumbling, vinyl-lined 1970s-era pool, fulfilling long-term goals within the town’s parks master plan.

Topics covered

  • sustainability
  • aquatic facilities
  • eco-friendly design
  • community health
  • swimming

Keywords

  • sustainability
  • Carbondale Aquatics Center
  • eco-friendly
  • swimming
  • Mount Sopris

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Carbondale Aquatics Center, town’s parks master plan

Places: Carbondale, Mount Sopris

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