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March 19, 2025Capital Region Aquatic Center | The Excitement Continues to Build!
We’re thrilled to announce that, thanks to the amazing support of our community, we’ve reached a major milestone in the development of the Capital Region’s future world-class aquatic center!
We’ve officially marked the site where this much needed facility will be built. It’s an exciting reminder of the positive impact this facility will have on our region – and it wouldn’t be possible without your continued dedication and enthusiasm. Stay tuned for more updates as we move closer to bringing this incredible facility to life.
Here are a few ways our community will benefit by bringing this world-class facility to the Capital Region:
• Access: Scholarships will be available for children and adults unable to afford Learn-to-Swim programs, aquatic team memberships, aquatic exercise programs and more.
• Drowning Prevention: Learn-to-Swim and water safety programs will provide life-saving skills crucial to reducing the incidence of drowning.
• Lifelong Activity: Swimming is an easy-on-the-joints way to stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• Employment and Job Skills Training: Our facility will provide teens and adults with training and lifelong employable skills.
• Gateway to Aquatic Sports: Swimming and other competitive and recreational aquatic sports build confidence, self-discipline and health awareness.
• Healing Environment/Rehabilitation: Aquatic therapy provides gentle and effective rehabilitation for people recovering from many types of injuries.
• Economic Impact: A feasibility study by the Schenectady Metroplex projects the Capital Region Aquatic Center will impact our local economy by $9.4 million annually. It is not uncommon for larger events not included in this number to generate $3-$4 million per event.
