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 ~$7.2 million. In the four years since the election’s very rough estimate of $2 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. 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 construction funding 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