Future Aquatic Center Plans and Si View Pool Status

Future Community Pool Plans
Navigating a Path Forward for Snoqualmie Valley

Public indoor pools are more than just places to swim—they're essential community resources. In the Snoqualmie Valley, they provide life-saving swim lessons, promote water safety, and offer inclusive spaces for fitness, recreation, and connection across all ages.

Why a New Pool is Needed
The Si View Pool, built in the 1930s for a town of fewer than 1,000 people, is now the only public indoor pool serving nearly 40,000 residents. Despite recent repairs, the facility is aging and no longer meets the needs of our growing community. Each season, hundreds of students are waitlisted for swim lessons due to limited capacity.

A Community-Driven Vision
For over a decade, residents have voiced strong support for a new aquatic facility.

• A 2019 feasibility study, shaped by public input, recommended a pool designed for all ages and abilities.
• A 2024 community survey confirmed that a new pool is the top investment priority.
• While bond measures in 2020, 2022, and 2023 received majority support, they narrowly missed the 60% supermajority required for approval.

Building Regional Partnerships
In 2024, the Snoqualmie Valley Aquatics Collaborative (SVAC) was formed to guide the project forward. SVAC includes representatives from:

• City of North Bend
• City of Snoqualmie
• Fall City Metropolitan Park District
• Mt. Si Senior Center
• Si View Metropolitan Park District
• Snoqualmie Valley School District
• Valley Pool Together

In 2025, SVAC completed a full review of project history, feasibility data, and community feedback.

Latest Direction: Regional Approach Under Exploration
In early 2026, Si View Metropolitan Park District completed an updated cost estimate for constructing a full regional aquatic center in a single phase. The estimate came in at $68 million, prompting SVAC to evaluate broader partnership structures to support a project of this scale.

SVAC is now researching the feasibility of forming a Recreation Service Area, a larger regional jurisdiction that could reflect the full user base and create a more robust funding framework.

While SVAC continues participating in valley wide aquatics discussions, Valley Pool Together is leading the research on a Recreation Service Area and, ultimately, King County, should the concept gain traction.

What’s Next?
Si View Metropolitan Park District will continue collaborating with regional partners as discussions shift toward a possible Recreation Service Area. SVAC will remain engaged and help coordinate community information, partnership development, and shared research throughout 2026.

Recent Repairs to Si View Pool
While planning for the future, we're keeping the current pool operational with key upgrades:

• 2024: New circulation pump and motor for improved water clarity
• 2025: Six-week closure for major repairs:
  
  • New pool surfacing
  • Boiler replacement
  • Plumbing and tile repairs
  • Addition of an all gender changing room

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