A long season and high valley temperature contribute to the high demand for aquatic facilities in central California. The fast growing foothill community of Folsom, CA, had only a shared outdoor pool at the high school with limited community access.

The Sports Management Group led community workshops and stakeholder meetings to determine community needs. Alternative plans were created that could serve community needs and meet various cost recovery objectives. In all, seven options were analyzed and presented for consideration.

The Folsom Aquatics Center opened in May of 2001. The state-of-the-art facility features a family leisure pool that includes a beach entry, interactive water play climbing structure and a 165-foot-triple loop slide. This pool is designed with an area for instruction for the beginning swimmer and an area for those who can benefit from the weightlessness of water therapy. The facility's premiere feature is the 50-meter multi-purpose pool, which accommodates various events including swim competitions, water polo, and kayaking classes. Additional amenities include a family picnic area, concessions stand, locker rooms, and over 35,000 s.f. of social space.