Elizabeth Virrick Park New Aquatic Facility
Project Cost: $13,211,530
Funding Sources: Contribution from General Fund, Park Impact Fees & Sanitary Sewer Bonds
Project Design Option 1B - received a majority vote at the May 29th, 2024, Community Meeting
Current Project Construction Status - August 2025:
The Office of Capital Improvements (OCI) is working in the completion of the new pool administration building, restrooms facilities and mechanical room to support the revised pool design (approved at the May 29, 2024, community meeting).
Detailed Construction Progress Summary - Revised Pool Design:
- Pool demolition – 100% complete
- Final excavation to required depth – 100% complete
- Replacement of 10" recirculation pipes with 12" pipes at a depth of 9 feet – completed
- Replacement of 10" recirculation pipe to pump – completed
- Final leveling of pool bottom began last week, targeting a depth of 7 feet at the deep end and 5 feet at the shallow end
- Soil compaction is scheduled to begin, followed by compaction testing and preparation for the concrete slab
- All WASD utility connections – completed; road and sidewalk repairs are in progress
- FPL power connection has been scheduled by FPL; permanent power is expected within three weeks to support completion of the three buildings
Next steps will involve grading of the pool bottom to the new depth, compacting the surface, and preparing formwork for the pool walls and rebar installation. Anticipated project completion timeframe: Early Spring 2026
Section A - Virrick Park Pool - Shallow End (entry level at 3ft., after pool steps):
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Section B - Virrick Park Pool - Deep End (at 7.5 ft. deep):
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Sections A&B Combined - Virrick Park Pool Design Plan:
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Multipurpose Pool Plan
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Work In Progress - August 2025
Project Design Option 1B - received a majority vote at the May 29th, 2024, Community Meeting
Project Status - July 2025:
Currently, the Office of Capital Improvements (OCI) is working in the completion of the new pool administration building, restrooms facilities and mechanical room to support the revised pool design (approved at the May 29, 2024, community meeting). Meanwhile, City staff are finalizing the required documentation to be able to proceed with the construction of the revised pool design. Once we start construction, the anticipated time for completion will be seven (7) months. As such, we expect a completion timeframe of March 2026. We will keep you informed as we move forward in this process.
Project Status – September 2024:
Based on the community’s choice at the May 29, 2024, public meeting for a revised pool design (Option 1B), currently the City of Miami Office of Capital Improvements (OCI) is working in the required changes to all sections and structural design for the pool, including floor, walls and a new pump/filter. In September 2024, a new pool variance design was presented to the Florida Department of Health Advisory Review Board and approved! We will keep you posted on the next steps.
Approval of option 1B for the Virrick Park Pool Project (attendees demonstrated their preference through raising their hands)
Construction Started, June 2022!
Park Location: 3255 Plaza Street, Miami, FL 33133
Groundbreaking Ceremony to kick off construction of the new facility was enjoyed by the community and City Officials.
Achievements - January to March 2024:
- Installation of pool walls and deck – Completed.
- Exterior stucco on building walls and begin painting of exterior walls - Completion of Stucco to two buildings & Prime Coat Completed to the two buildings (Bathrooms & Mechanical Building)
- Installation of roof light weight concrete and completion of roof system – In process
- Installation of exterior doors and hardware – Completed
- Installation of drywall partitions and drop ceilings – In Process
- Completion of HVAC system (air conditioning) – In Process
- Installation of pool equipment in maintenance building – In Process
- Installation of water & sewer lines on Oak & Hibiscus – Permit Resubmitted to WASA and Pending Pre-construction Conference with WASA and pending Exploratory Excavation for location of existing Utilities.
- Installation of FPL Power Connection Point- FPL Completed the electrical Design, Pending the actual connection work from the contractor.
- Completion of Pool Retaining Wall- Completed
- Installation of Thermal conduits and completion of the Thermal Pump in the Mechanical Building
- Pool Gutter Drains Installed and site has been backfilled to grade.
- Building Roof prepared to receive light way concrete.
Achievements - November/December 2023:
- Installation of pool walls and deck - Completed
- Completion of exterior stucco on building walls and begin painting of exterior walls - Prime Coat Completed
- Continue - Installation of roof light weight concrete and completion of roof system
- Installation of exterior doors and hardware - (Pending)
- Installation of drywall partitions and drop ceilings - (Pending)
- Completion of HVAC system - (Pending)
- Installation of pool equipment in maintenance building - (Pending)
- Installation of water & sewer lines on Oak & Hibiscus - (Pending receipt of permit)
Achievements - October 2023:
- Installation of pool walls and deck
- Completion of exterior stucco on building walls and begin painting of exterior walls
- Installation of roof light weight concrete and completion of roof system
- Installation of exterior doors and hardware
- Installation of drywall partitions and drop ceilings
- Completion of HVAC system
- Installation of pool equipment in maintenance building
- Installation of water & sewer lines on Oak & Hibiscus pending receipt of permit
Achievements - September 2023:
- The new trash enclosure has been completed and pending the installation of the fence perimeter gate.
- The pool bottom concrete slab has been placed and contractor is starting to install formwork for the pool walls.
- Door frames for the administration, bath house and maintenance buildings have been installed as well as the rough electrical and plumbing systems.
- Round windows have been installed along with exterior wall stucco on the walls facing the pool.
- Perimeter retaining wall and pool canopy roof has been constructed.
- Installation of the HVAC duct work has started as well as the metal wall partitions on the administration and bath house buildings.
What to look forward upon project completion:
- New multipurpose swimming pool that includes the following:
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- 25-yard lap pool with six (6) swimming lanes
- Shallow pool to facilitate learn-to-swim and other aquatic programs
- Zero entry pool with play structure and slide
- New pool bathhouse that includes bathrooms and storage
- New pool pump building
- New lifeguard office/first aid building
- New trash enclosure for improved garbage pick-up
- Right of Way (ROW) Improvements that include the installation of a new water line on Hibiscus Street, to connect to existing water lines on Day Avenue and Percival Avenue and new samitary sewer connection on Oak Avenue.
New Pool at Virrick Park meets the USA Swimming and the National Federation of State High School Association (NFHS) Standard Requirements:
With a depth of 4' to 5'-3", a length of 25-yards and six (6) swimming lanes (7"wide each), the new Pool at Virrick Park meets the required USA Swimming, NFHS and Florida Health Department pool standards. Please refer below to the standard guidelines.
Standard Requirements - USA National Swimming and National Federation of State High School Association (NFHS):
New Pool Facility Exterior Finishes
Project elements include:
- Demolition of the existing swimming pool facility
- New multipurpose swimming pool that includes the following:
- 25-yard lap pool with six (6) swimming lanes
- Shallow pool to facilitate learn-to-swim and other aquatic programs
- Zero entry pool with play structure and slide
- New pool bathhouse that includes bathrooms and storage
- New pool pump building
- New lifeguard office/first aid building
- New trash enclosure for improved garbage pick-up
- Right of Way (ROW) Improvements that include the installation of a new water line on Hibiscus Street, to connect to existing water lines on Day Avenue and Percival Avenue
Existing Pool Facility
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