Flushing Meadows Natatorium to revive the park, the original concept of a moderately sized pool was enlarged to an Olympic-size pool with an indoor ice rink as well. The building's foundation was completed in 2001 but after the September 11 attacks the project was halted due to funding issues. Finally, in 2003, the Natatorium was designated as the swimming arena in New York City's bid to host the 2012 Summer Olympics. The Parks Department partnered with the Economic Development Corporation and plans re-commenced for New York City to build its first public indoor swimming pool in 40 years. Upon its completion in February
Indiana University Natatorium six underwater windows for television and coaching analysis. There are approximately of water in the main pool. There have been 101 American records and 15 world records set in the pool to date. The diving well of the Natatorium has hosted many local and national diving events, including the 2008 Olympic trials. The diving well has a depth of over and holds more than of water. It has four 1-meter and four 3-meter boards as well as five diving platforms of 1, 3, 5, 7.5 and 10 meters in height. The pool is kept at approximately . There are also