Getting Ready for Summer Swim: Aquatics Maintenance Week Is May 18–24, 2026
Published: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Summer swim season is almost here, and before we dive into sunny pool days, swim lessons, lap swimming, and family fun, we’re taking an important week to get everything ready.
From May 18–24, the Activity Pool, Lap Pool, Hot Tub, Steam Room, Sauna, and waterslides will be temporarily closed for our annual Aquatics Maintenance Week at the Trails Recreation Center. This dedicated maintenance period helps us deep clean, repair, rebuild, and refresh key aquatic features so they are ready for a busy summer ahead.
The Lap Pool, Hot Tub, Steam Room, and Sauna will reopen on May 23. The Activity Pool and Lazy River will reopen on May 25. The waterslides will reopen May 30 to allow for proper cure time following slide coating work.
Why We Do It
Aquatics Maintenance Week is all about preparing our spaces for the season ahead. As summer approaches, our pools and amenities see heavy use from swimmers, families, lesson participants, and fitness members. This maintenance week gives our team and contractors the opportunity to complete larger projects that help keep our aquatics areas clean, comfortable, and functioning at their best.
From behind-the-scenes equipment upgrades to deep cleaning and cosmetic repairs, this work plays a major role in keeping the aquatics area ready for all the fun summer brings.
What’s Happening During Maintenance Week
Activity Pool
The Activity Pool will receive several major maintenance upgrades, including a full heat exchanger replacement by Long Mechanical. The three sand filters will also be completely rebuilt and serviced. This includes:
- fully cleaning out the filters
- replacing the gravel and sand media
- installing new gaskets
- replacing air relief valve seals
- installing new filtering laterals
In addition, the pool deck and furniture will undergo a deep cleaning, and the chemical feeding units will be thoroughly cleaned.
In addition, the pool deck and furniture will undergo a deep cleaning, and the chemical feeding units will be thoroughly cleaned.
Lap Pool
The Lap Pool will also get important mechanical attention ahead of summer. Its heat exchanger will be fully rebuilt and serviced, and the sand filter will be completely rebuilt and serviced with the same detailed improvements:
- filters cleaned out completely
- new gravel and sand media
- new gaskets
- new air relief valve seals
- new filtering laterals
Waterslides
Both waterslides will receive a full round of maintenance to help keep them looking great and operating smoothly for the season. Planned work includes:
- sanding and gel coating both slides
- repairing leaking seams
- re-caulking all seams
- repairing the green slide platform leak
- sanding, repairing, and repainting rust on the slide tower
- replacing slide water line rubber seals
Because the slide coating needs time to cure properly, the waterslides will reopen on May 30.
Hot Tub
The Hot Tub will be:
- drained and deep cleaned
- repaired with replacement of missing tiles
- refreshed with grout deep cleaning
Sauna and Steam Room
The Sauna will receive deep cleaning, repairs, and maintenance to the benches and walls. The Steam Room will also undergo deep cleaning, tile repairs, and grout deep cleaning.
Additional Aquatic Work
Our team will also be taking care of several important support projects throughout the aquatic spaces, including:
- multiple drywall repairs in both pool areas
- deep cleaning of all three staffing offices
- cleaning and organizing the pump room
Reopening Dates to Know
Please plan ahead for these reopening dates:
- Activity Pool reopens May 25
- Lap Pool reopens May 23
- Hot Tub reopens May 23
- Steam Room reopens May 23
- Sauna reopens May 23
- Waterslides reopen May 30
Ready for a Great Summer
We know temporary closures can be inconvenient, and we appreciate your patience while this work is completed. Aquatics Maintenance Week helps us set the stage for a safe, clean, and enjoyable summer season for everyone who visits Trails Recreation Center.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you back for summer swim starting May 25 — and back to the slides on May 30.
