Major renovations underway at Heise Hot Springs

RIRIE – The first major renovation project at Heise Hot Springs in decades is now underway.

Brennan Reed, who co-owns the resort with Kate Schroeder, tells EastIdahoNews.com a new outdoor pool is in the works to replace the existing one. The new pool will include a splash pad, dressing rooms, decks and new pump and filter rooms.

“We’re updating it to accommodate people we’ve got in the area to try and give them a place that’s fun and exciting and gives new life to the area,” Reed says.

The new outdoor swimming pool will include an expanded shallow end for kids to play in, and it’s also going to reach a depth of 12 feet, which is a couple feet deeper than the old pool. Reed says the filtration system will also be updated to allow for the cleanest water possible and better circulation of water in and out of the pool.

Underwater lights, bubblers and a new diving board will also be added. The splash pad will include a water park with playground equipment and there will be an expanded grassy area for families to sit and eat lunch together.

The water slide will remain intact, but there are plans to add a second one in the near future.

See the renovations in the video player above.