Winter 2026
Project Overview
This project focuses on modernizing the existing Green Lake Community Center, Evans Pool and play area. The project has two primary components:
Develop New Aquatics Center
A brand-new pool building will be located northeast of the existing community center. The new pool facility will greatly expand recreation opportunities by offering a lap pool, a second recreation pool, a community room, and an updated outdoor playground.
Rebuild Existing Community Center
We plan to rebuild the existing community center and historic Evans Pool building by completing major renovations. The creation of the new aquatics center will allow the current Evans Pool building to be repurposed for community center use. Planning and design for the existing community center buildings will begin in early 2026.
The project represents a historic investment of over $88.5 million in the well-loved Green Lake Community Center, creating a cohesive campus for community gatherings and recreation that will serve the community for decades to come.
November 2025 Aquatic Center and Play Area Public Meetings
Thank you to everyone who participated in the November 13 and 15 public meetings and online survey! Between the two events in-person, we had over 100 people participate. We have received over 500 responses to the online survey providing input on the projects. The online survey is now closed and we are working on reviewing the feedback that we received. The online open house video and slide presentation are still available to review.
The main focus of this round of public engagement was to update community members on the project and the new approach of building a new pool, and to gather input on the play area design. We anticipate having more opportunities for you to provide feedback on elements of the aquatic center and community center rebuild design in future meetings planned for 2026.
November 2025 Public Meeting Presentation
Below is the online open house presentation from November 2025 and the responses that we received to our visioning question. We plan to have another round of outreach and engagement in 2026 to update community members on our progress and share in greater detail about the community center rebuild efforts.
When you visit the Green Lake Community Center and Pool in a few years once the project is complete, what do you hope to see and experience?
Share your vision for the completed project.
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12 January, 2026
cthorton1 says:
A 50m pool long by 25 yards wide. All deep in one end to accommodate for water polo and diving. A separate kid/play pool.
11 January, 2026
grandpa says:
A place where families of many backgrounds and with kids of many ages find fun things to do together in the playground and at the center.
11 January, 2026
Rob says:
Lap swimming hours that are actually usable by working people
9 January, 2026
Safety First says:
Large pool big enough to allow for lots of lap swimmers, rec swimmers, and open swim. Also accessible swim programs for adults and kids!
9 January, 2026
Safety First says:
As a former lifeguard and new parent, I would like a way to see the current pool chemical levels, including when they were last checked.
9 January, 2026
Mike says:
After decades of promises to see something done will be wonderful. My one worry is parking. Will the parking lot be expanded?
9 January, 2026
George says:
A true aquatic center similar to what Tacoma has at Curtis High School to accommodate water polo. Deep water the entire length of pool.
9 January, 2026
Js says:
I’d recommend saving the pool roof and using the void created by the existing pool to create a covered skatepark.
9 January, 2026
Ecfriedman says:
I am terrified that the aquatic center is going to be huge! Are you really taking the entire field up there??
6 January, 2026
hehehe says:
50 METER POOL. FR DO THAT!
6 January, 2026
FUN_POOL says:
A fun play pool next door to a 50 meter pool. Diving board, lazy river, water slide, jets, and rope swing. Use Lynwood pool as a reference.
6 January, 2026
Maria says:
A 50 meter pool that can be used as two 25 yard pools or one part for swim lessons and the other for lap swim. It gives options.
