Photo Credit: Greg, a Smith of Salaber Associates, Inc.
Hagan Community Park is a household name in the greater Sacramento region, an iconic site in Rancho Cordova, and home to countless family reunions, business end-of-year picnics, the Hagan Community Barn animals, and more.
However, many residents have been missing something the past few years: the Cordova Community Pool. The original pool opened in the early 1960s and, at the time, it was considered a state-of-the-art, first-class aquatic center. For all that time, the pool was the premier aquatic facility in the region, serving approximately 150 visitors per day, not including attendance at swim meets and special events.
Six years ago, the pool closed due to major water leaks in the piping system. Cordova Recreation & Park District’s (CRPD) Park Planning & Development Team immediately knew action had to be taken. Leadership discussions and community input ultimately led to the board of directors securing a $5-million bond for replacement construction. After hiring the design firm LPA, Inc. in 2017, the city of Rancho Cordova also committed to donating $3.4 million to the project. It was a huge win for the community.