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Overview
In March 2024, the City Council directed staff to explore the possibility of a 2026 ballot measure to build, run, and maintain a new public indoor pool facility. The facility would be located a few blocks north of City Hall where there is currently a storage facility. The City’s 2025-2026 Biennial Budget funds the exploration project and staff began the work in early 2025. This project builds on years of public input and previous efforts to build a new pool.
A 2019 Parks and Pool bond measure asked voters if they wanted to fund a new 75,000 square foot pool, recreation, and community center (see details below). The 2019 measure received a majority “Yes” vote (54%) but did not receive the required 60% “Yes” vote needed to pass a bond measure. Residents continue to express interest in a new pool that meets the community’s needs while not overburdening taxpayers.
The City is now exploring the possibility of a new pool-only facility that would be smaller in overall size than the facility proposed in 2019. The facility would include an 8-lane lap pool, a warmer water recreation pool, and additional features and amenities. The new facility would not include sport courts and other gym spaces. Spartan Recreation Center would continue to be the City’s primary recreation center, with its two gymnasiums, weight room, and several recreation multipurpose spaces.
Provide input at a summer event. Upcoming events include:
Saturday, August 2: Farmer's Market: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at 18821 Aurora Ave N
Saturday, August 16: Celebrate Shoreline: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (event goes until 9:00 p.m.) at Cromwell Park
Note: The questions at in-person summer events are the same as the questions on the survey below.
Plan to attend the November 13 design open house. More details will be shared in the fall.
Shoreline Pool Advisory Committee
The City Manager will appoint 14 to 16 community members to serve on the Pool Facility Advisory Committee (Pool Committee) from September 2025 through February 2026. The Pool Committee’s goal will be to make a recommendation to the City Manager about aspects of a pool facility funding measure that could potentially be on the November 2026 ballot. The Pool Committee will reflect the diversity of the Shoreline community, including both swimmers and non-swimmers. Pool Committee members will receive a payment of $50 for each meeting.
Applications closed on July 28 and selected Pool Committee members will be notified in August.
The City Manager will review the Committee’s recommendation before providing an update to City Council in March 2026. City Council will decide whether to place a ballot measure to fund a pool facility on the November 2026 General Election ballot by August 2026.
In March 2024, the City Council directed staff to explore the possibility of a 2026 ballot measure to build, run, and maintain a new public indoor pool facility. The facility would be located a few blocks north of City Hall where there is currently a storage facility. The City’s 2025-2026 Biennial Budget funds the exploration project and staff began the work in early 2025. This project builds on years of public input and previous efforts to build a new pool.
A 2019 Parks and Pool bond measure asked voters if they wanted to fund a new 75,000 square foot pool, recreation, and community center (see details below). The 2019 measure received a majority “Yes” vote (54%) but did not receive the required 60% “Yes” vote needed to pass a bond measure. Residents continue to express interest in a new pool that meets the community’s needs while not overburdening taxpayers.
The City is now exploring the possibility of a new pool-only facility that would be smaller in overall size than the facility proposed in 2019. The facility would include an 8-lane lap pool, a warmer water recreation pool, and additional features and amenities. The new facility would not include sport courts and other gym spaces. Spartan Recreation Center would continue to be the City’s primary recreation center, with its two gymnasiums, weight room, and several recreation multipurpose spaces.
Provide input at a summer event. Upcoming events include:
Saturday, August 2: Farmer's Market: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at 18821 Aurora Ave N
Saturday, August 16: Celebrate Shoreline: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (event goes until 9:00 p.m.) at Cromwell Park
Note: The questions at in-person summer events are the same as the questions on the survey below.
Plan to attend the November 13 design open house. More details will be shared in the fall.
Shoreline Pool Advisory Committee
The City Manager will appoint 14 to 16 community members to serve on the Pool Facility Advisory Committee (Pool Committee) from September 2025 through February 2026. The Pool Committee’s goal will be to make a recommendation to the City Manager about aspects of a pool facility funding measure that could potentially be on the November 2026 ballot. The Pool Committee will reflect the diversity of the Shoreline community, including both swimmers and non-swimmers. Pool Committee members will receive a payment of $50 for each meeting.
Applications closed on July 28 and selected Pool Committee members will be notified in August.
The City Manager will review the Committee’s recommendation before providing an update to City Council in March 2026. City Council will decide whether to place a ballot measure to fund a pool facility on the November 2026 General Election ballot by August 2026.
