Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex: Competition Pool Replacement
Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex: Competition Pool Replacement
Project Contact Information
EMAIL: CapitalProjects@pgparks.com
The indoor competition pool at the Prince George’s County Sports and Learning Complex (SPLEX) is 25 years old and original to the facility. In 2023, it was discovered that the pool walls were structurally insufficient requiring ongoing and unsustainable maintenance issues. To correct these problems and provide Prince George’s County residents a best-in-class indoor swimming experience for both recreation and competition, M-NCPPC decided to replace the existing pool with a premier Myrtha pool. In addition to the pool replacement, the associated pool locker rooms and adjoining spaces will be refreshed, and the dehumidification units will be replaced to ensure maximum comfort for all users and guests.
Project Timeline
| October 2024 | Project RFP Released |
| May 2025 | Project Awarded to Wohlsen Construction |
| December 2025 | Permitting Approved, Construction Starts |
| Winter 2027* | Competition Pool Work Completion & Re-Opening |
| Winter 2027* | Closure of Leisure Pool |
| Spring 2027* | Leisure Pool Work Completion & Re-Opening; Project Substantial Completion |
| Early Summer 2027* | Project Final Completion |
* timing subject to change; updates will be reflected here
February 22, 2026
HIGHLIGHTS
The great thaw has begun! And now our exterior work at SPLEX can begin too. As we all experienced at our homes, the frozen conditions and ice removal added extra challenges to our work. Over the past few weeks, you may have seen our crews working to clean the site and make conditions safe for both our workers and facility visitors alike.
We have already installed fencing and erosion and sediment controls, so now sitework can begin. The first step will be excavating an access path from the exterior then installing shoring to make it secure. This will allow us to access the pool directly from the back, minimizing disruptions to patrons using other parts of the building. Inside the building, we have taken the necessary steps to ensure existing features that will remain intact have been properly stored and protected.
REMINDER: Please continue to follow all signage regarding traffic pattern changes during construction. We do not anticipate any major changes to how most patrons access the building but appreciate your patience and flexibility throughout this process.
CURRENT WORK
| Task | Status | Expected Completion |
|---|---|---|
| Permitting | COMPLETE | January 2026 |
| Prep work: Bring in trailers, fencing, erosion control, establish new traffic patterns | COMPLETE | Winter 2026 |
| Excavate exterior access | STARTING SOON | March 2026 |
| Vibration and sound monitoring | IN PROGRESS | ONGOING |
NEXT STEPS
Now that the “snowcrete” is behind us, the pace of our work will increase and you will start to see major work begin on the exterior of the building. We will also be installing vibration and sound monitors to ensure the job minimizes disruptions to visitors and staff in other parts of the building. Towards the end of February, we will also start on demolition inside the pool, as we work to cut and remove the pool structure.
- December 10, 2025: Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex Competition Pool Closure Begins
- December 2, 2025: Subcontractor Fair held at Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex
- August 26, 2025: Project Information Community Meetings Held In-Person and Virtual.
Below are some News Releases to summarize and provide context for the recent history of issues with the competition pool that lead to the need for its replacement and the current capital improvement work.
- Major Aquatic Capital Improvement Project and Renovation at Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex Scheduled to Begin Wednesday, December 10, 2025
- Major Aquatic Capital Improvement Project and Renovation at Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex Scheduled to Begin December 2025
- M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Reopens Prince George’s Sports and Learning Competition Pool
- M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County reopens Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex Competition Pool
- Assessment of the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex Competition Pool Complete
- The Closure Of The Prince George’s Sports And Learning Complex Competition Pool
