Fall 2025
Aquatic Center and Play Area Public Meetings
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to invite community members to hear updates on the planning and design for a brand new state-of-the-art pool at Green Lake to be built next to the existing community center. The new facility will greatly expand recreation opportunities by offering a lap pool, a second recreation pool, a party room, and an updated outdoor playground.
The main focus of this round of public engagement is 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. There are multiple ways to participate, both in-person and online:
Participate In-Person
Thursday, November 13, 2025 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
In-Person Meeting: Option 1
Saturday, November 15, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
In-Person Meeting: Option 2
Participate Online
Can't make an in-person meeting? Participate in our online open house by watching the presentation from our project team and submitting questions and input using the link below.
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. (max 140 characters).
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6 November, 2025
KM says:
This is a rare opportunity for a 50M deep pool. Multisport (swimming,diving,water polo) practice & competition hosting will pay for it!
6 November, 2025
Kamel says:
Seattle needs a 50M pool! Ability to host competitions will be guaranteed to bring in out of town visitors and boost the local economy.
6 November, 2025
AL says:
Trying to swim in the city of Seattle is already such a difficult task. Please consider making a much larger pool for everyone!
6 November, 2025
Chelsea says:
I hope to see a much larger pool than the current plans show. 6 lanes and 25 yards won't cut it. Seattle needs a 50 m indoor pool!!
6 November, 2025
Tom says:
Overcrowded pools, years-long waits, no new pool in 50+ years—King County deserves a 50m deep pool for all aquatic sports!
6 November, 2025
Swim Team Admin says:
To host larger events & meet the massive demand for pool time, please consider a 50m pool. Seattle needs more lanes!
5 November, 2025
Allie says:
King County needs a 50m deep pool for all aquatic sports! Overcrowded pools, long waits, no new pool in 50+ years—our community can’t wait!
5 November, 2025
AJ says:
Seattle is in desperate need of more than 6 lanes, 25 yards. Please consider expanding this project to bring greater Seattle a 50 meter pool
5 November, 2025
Ian Campbell says:
A 50m by 25m pool that has a large enough section deep enough to facilitate water polo play (>5 ft)
5 November, 2025
mothman says:
A 50m pool with windows that serves as a vibrant center for swim lessons, lap swim, and more, filling a critical gap for our community.
5 November, 2025
Fat Salmon says:
There are not enough pools in Seattle. A 50m pool is needed. You can even have the shallow end be a play area while set up in short course.
5 November, 2025
Swimmer with no pool says:
50 meter pool, or at least 10 lanes for the pool are needed. 6 lane pools only allow for one user group at a time. Seattle needs more pools!
Project Description
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 $36 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.
