June 1, 2026

The City of Dubuque Parks and Recreation Department is inviting residents to help shape the future of local pools, splashpads, aquatic centers, and water-based programming through several online public engagement opportunities as part of the Aquatics Feasibility Study.

The study will help guide future investments in aquatic facilities and programs throughout Dubuque. Community feedback will play a key role in identifying priorities, evaluating existing facilities, and developing concepts that meet the needs of residents today and in the future.

Residents can participate in a variety of ways:

• Take the Online Survey
  Share your aquatics priorities and preferences.
• Comment on the Interactive Map
  Pin your thoughts and feedback on a map of Dubuque’s parks and aquatic facilities.
• Share Your Big Idea
  Have a vision for aquatics in Dubuque? Submit your ideas!
• Help Determine Park Priorities
  Weigh in on what matters most to you using the priority-setting tool.
• Attend a Meeting
  Additional public engagement opportunities will be offered throughout the summer. Meeting dates and details will be announced as they are finalized.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed by subscribing to the “Let’s Go” Parks and Recreation Notify Me at cityofdubuque.org/notifyme or following the City of Dubuque Parks and Recreation Department on Facebook.

Aquatics and pool facilities were identified as a high-priority capital need in the City’s Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan adopted earlier this year. The feasibility study will inform decisions on how the City invests in aquatic infrastructure that serves residents of all ages, abilities, and neighborhoods across Dubuque.

For more information about the Aquatics Feasibility Study, visit yourstorydubuque.com/aquatics or contact the City of Dubuque Parks and Recreation Department at 563-589-4263.