New Ulm Recreation Center

The New Ulm Family Recreation Center in New Ulm, Minnesota features a budget-friendly three color Life Floor design with a unique visual approach. Bands of 5 to 9 full-sized square tiles create a striped gradient effect across this indoor pool deck. This design creates a subtle play opportunity for children following along paths or hopping from one color to the next while also retaining a modern, geometric feel for adult guests.

As individuals enter the pool area, they have many options to choose from for engagement. 

A prominent dual water slide exits into the pool connected to the  zero depth entry where a rainbow fish slide faces one of the entrances to the pool. This zero depth entry has several small spray jets and a water umbrella where toddlers and babies can play with their parents or guardians.

In the neighboring pool, lap swim can be quickly converted into a unique NinjaCross feature that lowers into the water where guests can navigate through obstacles. In one corner of the pool, a rock climbing wall extends out of the water for guests to use. A hot tub is nestled into another corner of the room for guests to relax and watch the activities in the main pool.

Guests can interact with features while feeling the safety of Life Floor’s NSF/ANSI/CAN 50 certified surfacing underfoot. With added slip resistance and cushioning around the pool, guests of all ages can engage more safely and enjoy the experience more freely.

Project Highlights

Facility: New Ulm Recreation Center
Location: New Ulm, Minnesota
Install Date: August 2021
Designer: Life Floor Studio + JLG Architects
Area: 6,618 sq ft (615 m²)
Colors: Ocean, Bluebird, Aviator
Texture: Ripple 2.0
Thickness: 3/8”
Installer: Inside Edge Safety Surfaces

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