After nearly forty years Reno finally has a new community pool.

After nearly 40 years Reno finally has a new community pool.

The Moana Springs Community Aquatics and Fitness Center is at what was the site of the old moana pool on Moana Lane at Barren Lane.

Lots of people showed up at the ribbon cutting event excited to check out our brand-new center that many people have been waiting on for so long.

Standing at the podium Mayor Hillary Schieve thanked the coordinators of the project saying, "What an outstanding job and commitment and facility that you have brought to this community. Thank you so very much."

This 52,000 square foot facility includes a 50-meter indoor competition pool, an indoor multi-use recreation pool, a 5,000 square foot fitness room, locker rooms, multi-use rooms, and an outdoor soaking pool.

"Outside we've got a wonderful soaking pool that's cruising around 98 degrees, very nice, great view of Mount Rose and the Sierra over there," said Nathan Ullyot, parks and recreation director for City of Reno.

The city approved this project for $53 million however everything was completed at $52 million, including a $9 million pledge from the William N. Pennington Foundation.

With so many new things locals can look forward to, organizers say this is something our community has been needing for a long time.

"Kids that have never learned how to swim, seniors that have never learned how to swim, to have a space to do that indoors all year when it's super cold," said Ullyot.

"Not one child should ever die from a drowning, ever. And so, all kids need to learn how to swim in this community and have access," added Schieve.

Right now, the aquatics center is offering a membership deal starting at $48 dollars per month up until September 8th. After that their normal membership costs will jump up to $60 per month but there will be other offers too.

"We got a base cost, but we also have a sliding scale, it's very important to our city council that we have accessibility for all so we have a hand up for folks who need it, but we are trying to keep the lights on and make sure this building stays in good shape," Ullyot explains. 

You can learn more about this facility by clicking here.