Aquatic Design & Engineering

Your aquatics facility is more than just an amenity—it’s an immersive environment where lifelong memories are made. Whether your project is a large-scale aquatic development or a community amenity pool, you can expect more and experience better with Kimley-Horn as your partner.

As one of the country’s largest and most diverse firms, we know how to create distinct environments where landscape, culture, and creative engineering combine for an unforgettable experience. Aquatics projects are often multidisciplinary endeavors—by maximizing our in-house consulting services, we can make your vision a reality as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Elevating Aquatic Projects Through Expert Design

Designing a multi-use destination featuring an aquatic facility requires careful planning to optimize the guest experience, create operational efficiencies from the onset, reduce expenses, and maximize ancillary revenue generation. Kimley-Horn’s diverse aquatic project portfolio ranges from lagoons, surf parks, and water parks, to community pools and large-scale aquatics facilities. Our team knows how to balance site opportunities and constraints, permitting processes, budgets, and unique project needs to create a compelling final design.

We are experts at seamlessly integrating our process with other consultants and design teams. This collaborative approach supports a streamlined design process and an aquatic facility that functions smoothly on day one. Proper planning and operator insight throughout the process allow all elements to work harmoniously for guests and staff, enhancing the immersive atmosphere of your aquatic amenity.

We provide comprehensive aquatic services tailored to meet your needs, including:

• Artificial Swimming Lagoons
• Assessments & Refurbishment
• Aquatic Training Centers
• Cold Plunges
• Fountains
• Lazy Rivers
• Spas
• Splash Pads
• Surf Parks
• Swimming Pools
• Waterslides
• Wave Pools
• Wake Lakes
• CFD Modeling