AURORA HIGHLANDS BEACH CLUB

Located in Aurora, Colorado, this community aquatic center is located within a park setting and ties into the adjacent park amenities with an outdoor splash pad, shade structure, and entry plaza features. A “wedge” of indoor glass encloses the natatorium and frames views to the outdoor pool, to the south and west, and of the iconic neighborhood entry tower. The natatorium encloses an indoor zero-depth pool with spray features, lap lanes, and deep water activities including a climbing wall and a zip line. The rest of the facility is a simple but efficient structure that houses all the support space for the natatorium. To the south of the glass wedge of the natatorium is an outdoor pool and deck. The pool includes a resort-style sun-shelf, underwater benches, and cabanas. On the south side, the enclosing fence follows a strategically placed downward slope dropping down from the level of the pool. This creates an uninterrupted overlook from the pool to the park.

Client: Aerotropolis Area Community Metropolitan District

Architect: OLC

General Contractor: A. D. Miller Construction Services

Project Value: $17.5 million

Completion: March 2026