Frequently Asked Questions

Yes - the District has created a preliminary pool operating budget - created in March 2022 - based on information from other like-sized pools & districts.

The White Salmon Valley Pool Metropolitan Park District has entered into a 50 year lease with the White Salmon Valley School District for land near the intermediate school/middle school/high school.

The middle school location was ultimately chosen as the best site for the pool due to its size, location, and proximity to transportation, including the safe routes to schools walking paths. The WSVPMPD was delighted to partner with the White Salmon Valley School District on a long term lease for this location that includes ongoing support for water safety and swimming instruction.

Based on many years of public outreach, the White Salmon Valley Pool Metropolitan Park District has identified the following as the most desired components of the planned community pool.

The approved pool levy (Proposition #1) provided the White Salmon Valley Pool Metropolitan Park District the authority to construct, operate, and maintain a pool. The explanatory statement associated with the proposition states that the preliminary plans include an “outdoor six-lane swimming pool and a separate “zero-entry” exercise/therapy/learning pool.” Given public input, it is clear that

Current estimates, including the primary amenities requested by the public, put construction costs at ~$6.7 million. In the four years since the election’s very rough estimate of $1.5 million was suggested, additional detail planning around pool construction has taken place that accounts for rising cost of materials and services.

The pool opening date is dependent on funding for design & build. Initial estimated cost based on proposed plan is ~$6.7MM. Once a bulk of construction funding is secured, the district will better be able to pinpoint a potential opening date.

While the community supported levy gets the pool effort off to a great and sustainable start by funding operations & maintenance, it does not cover the cost of building the new pool. The pool board is working towards our $6.7MM estimate through direct fundraising, events, and pursuing grant opportunities. If you are interested in donating to the pool effort

The White Salmon Valley Pool Metropolitan Park District is administered by 5 elected commissioners (who were all originally volunteers for the pool build effort). The people of the greater White Salmon Valley including Husum, BZ Corner, White Salmon, Bingen, Snowden, and

In the November 2018 election, registered voters in the Klickitat Co. portion of the White Salmon Valley School District voted to form the White Salmon Valley Pool Metropolitan Park District to construct, operate, and maintain a new pool for the White Salmon Valley community. A public pool is generally

The District is governed by a five-member board of commissioners elected by all qualified voters residing within the District boundaries. Each term of office is six years and the terms are staggered with one or two positions up for election every two years.

After over 80 years of summer use, the White Salmon community pool was closed & decommissioned. The City of White Salmon wanted to hand over operations of the pool to a non-city entity and the Pool Park District levy was born.

The White Salmon Pool Metropolitan Park District is a municipal corporation with all the authorized powers provided in chapter 35.61 RCW. The District’s primary role is to construct, operate, and maintain a new pool . The District has been granted the authority to levy an annual tax on all taxable property within the District’s geographical boundaries

Some folks may have questions about how the Covid-19 pandemic impacts pool planning, construction, and operation. The impact of the pandemic on our community is something that all district commissioners have on top of our minds as we all live here and have friends, family, and colleagues who

The levy - Proposition #1 - outlines the levy limits and the authorities given to the board on district creation. Click here to read the exact proposition language.

Each board position has a term of 6 years. Terms are staggered to ensure one or two positions come open every two years.

The board holds regular meetings on the 2nd Thursday of every month.

Yes! The District adopted a 6-year comprehensive plan by unanimous vote on 5/21/2020. The comprehensive plan will be reviewed periodically to ensure that it still aligns with the goals of the district and it’s constituents.