Location

After evaluating various potential pool sites, including the original Whitson Parking Lot location, Bingen locations, and Klickitat Port Locations, the site now known as the “Intermediate/Middle/High School” location was chosen for its location, size, proximity to district schools. In January of 2020, the White Salmon Valley School District approved a 50 year lease for the 1.4 acre location. Securing this lease allows the pool district to go full speed ahead to finalize the pool plan and begin the pool build as soon as funding is secured.

  • Supports grades 4-12 , PE & Ed. programs 

  • Abundant ‘seasonal’ parking

  • No other plans for the large 1.4+ acre school property 

  • Low neighborhood impact

  • Familiar ‘Safe Routes to School’ user access

  • Relatively central to entire district, approximately 1 mile from core down town area

Design

The evolution of our conceptual design has relied on prior schematic design work and consulting advice and evaluation from pool program professionals, architects, engineers, and builders, as well as input from the community.

White Salmon Valley Pool Conceptual Design - Facilities Schematic

White Salmon Valley Pool Conceptual Design - Aerial view from the southwest

The community has very clearly stated that the following items are of paramount importance for the future pool:

  • Ability to swim laps

  • Include a diving board

  • Include a warmer wading & teaching pool

  • Include an area for pool parties and gatherings

This conceptual design will be used to inform the architectural construction design as funding is secured for the pool design and build.

 

View from Loop Road to the northeast

Phase 1 Construction Plan:

  1. Multi-lane swimming pool for recreation and exercise

  2. Check-in area + bath house/changing rooms

Future Phases:

  1. Warm pool for teaching, therapy (and relaxation)

  2. Splash pad/water play features/wading area

  3. Community room/area for parties, events, meetings and pool related activities

View of Pool Deck - all lane lines will be removable for open swim.

Request for Proposals Documents/Notices

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