The new Carbondale Aquatics Center is set to open to the public Saturday, marking the return of a public pool after two seasons without one.

The $13.4 million facility was funded through more than $9 million in bonds and interest, $2.3 million in town reserve funds and $2.1 million raised through more than 500 individual donors, families, foundations, civic organizations, and county and state grants. Construction was completed by AD Miller Services Inc.

The “Let’s Make a Splash!” campaign raised about 15% of the funds for the new facility, making it the largest capital fundraising campaign in the town’s history, according to a news release.

Designed by local architecture firm Land+Shelter, the new aquatics center “reflects the character of Carbondale and the town’s continued evolution,” the release states.

“This project was truly a labor of love for our team, especially as a Carbondale-based firm,” Land+Shelter Managing Principal Andi Korber said in the release. “We wanted the Aquatics Center to feel connected to Main Street and designed spaces that are welcoming, functional, and built for everyday community use, from swim lessons to birthday parties and summer gatherings. We’re especially proud that it’s the first all-electric aquatics facility in the region, and we can’t wait for the community to experience it.”

The facility eliminates the use of natural gas, aligning with Carbondale’s long-term climate goals, and will be the first all-electric public aquatics facility in the region, according to the release.

The new aquatics center features a six-lane lap pool, a recreational pool with a toddler shelf, a 16-person hot tub, a diving board and climbing wall, modern bathhouses and support buildings, and multiple shade structures. The design is fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

“We went two seasons without a pool, and that was felt across the community,” Town of Carbondale Parks and Recreation Director Eric Brendlinger said in the release. “This facility brings back swim lessons, the Sopris Barracuda Swim Team, kayaking skills training, paddleboard yoga, traditions like the Fourth of July celebration, and the simple ability to gather, cool off, and be active. Come and Make a Splash with us!”

The grand opening celebration will include a donor preview from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by public hours from noon to 6 p.m. The public celebration will include a cannonball contest, hourly giveaways and other activities.

For more information, visit carbondalerec.com.