About the Ashland Wellness & Aquatic Center

Ashland residents have relied on aging recreational and community facilities that no longer fully meet the needs of our families, organizations, and active community for years. As existing facilities continue to deteriorate and as limitations in space, accessibility, and programming persist, the need for a modern, welcoming place for people to gather, move, connect, and grow has become increasingly clear.

The Ashland Wellness & Aquatic Center (AWAC) is a vision for the future of our community: a multi-purpose facility designed to serve Ashland today while preparing for the growth of tomorrow.

A Place for Everyone

AWAC will be more than a fitness or recreation facility. It will be a community hub designed to serve people at every stage of life.

For families, AWAC will provide access to childcare and family-friendly recreation opportunities. For residents looking to prioritize their health and stay active, the center will create year-round opportunities for fitness, wellness, and movement. Community organizations and local groups will have access to flexible gathering and meeting spaces, creating more opportunities to connect.

Athletes and sports teams will benefit from additional space for practices, games, and tournaments. These expanded facilities will serve local teams and create opportunities to welcome regional competitions and events to Ashland.

Whether you are a child learning to swim, a parent balancing work and family, an athlete preparing for competition, an older adult focused on staying active, or a community group looking for a place to gather, AWAC is being designed with you in mind.

Investing in Ashland's Future

As Ashland continues to grow, investments in quality-of-life amenities are essential to creating a community where people want to live, work, raise a family, and stay for generations. AWAC will help meet the needs of a growing population while creating new opportunities to attract visitors, tournaments, programs, and events to our community.

Those visitors support local restaurants, shops, and businesses, creating a broader economic impact throughout Ashland. At the same time, the center will strengthen community connections by providing a shared space where residents of all ages and backgrounds can come together.

The Ashland Wellness & Aquatic Center represents an investment in our health, our families, our local economy, and the future of Ashland.