Work could begin late next year on the construction of an all-inclusive recreation center that will go up on the southwest side of Denver.
The Westwood Recreation Center will be located at the intersection of Morrison Road and Walsh Place. The 2.9-acre site was formerly the home of the Rod/Custom Car Wash, which was demolished more than a year ago.
The new facility is expected to measure around 40,000 square feet and will house a fitness center and gymnasium, not to mention indoor aquatics space, offices, community meeting rooms, and a full-service kitchen.
With an anticipated budget of around $37.5 million, construction of the center will be funded out of the big $937 million Elevate Denver general bond package approved by city voters in the fall of 2017.
According to city documents, the center will also feature an indoor swimming pool, locker rooms, and outdoor exercise space.
The project has been the subject of several public input meetings.
Although work on the center was initially expected to begin this year, it now appears that construction will commence in late 2023 or early 2024, with a general completion date of January 2026.
By Garry Boulard
