Elevate our Community Pool
The bond builds the pool. Your giving enhances it for everyone.
Two measures were approved by voters in May 2026:
A bond to rebuild the pool and a levy for parks, community recreation, and pool operations.
The Foundation is commited to raising money for enhancements that the bond won't cover.
Join us!
Capital Bond: $40 million
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Rebuilds end-of-life aquatic center with similar core features and size
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Includes durable, code-compliant, energy-efficient building, on one level for full ADA accessibility and safety
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Bond measure now 40%+ lower than 2024
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Full details here
Fundraiser: $2 million goal
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Provides enhancements for family fun and year-round enjoyment that the bond will not cover
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Helps balance needs and wants of the community
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Demonstrates community buy-in for a modern, welcoming facility
Grants: $500K+ goal
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State Parks matching grant for outdoor enhancements
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Energy Trust of Oregon funding for energy efficiency building improvements
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Continuing efforts to secure additional grant funding
Path to a New Pool
✅ May 2026
Community Bond & Levy vote.
Thank you for the support: Both measures PASSED!
✅ July 2026 - Dec 2026
Pledge collection begins.
Full launch of Community Supporter fundraising campaign.
Design & enhancements confirmed.
✅ Jan 2027 - Dec 2027
Pledge collection continues for Visionary Partners & Legacy Builders w/2-year giving plans.
Construction of new pool begins.
This timeline is an estimate and may change slightly over time based on a variety of factors.
How to Help
🗳️Pre-Election Pledge Push!🗳️
Thank you to the nearly 40 early supporters who pledged $161,286 in the days leading up to the election!
We will begin pledge collection in Summer 2026. If you need to make your contribution before July, please get in touch.
Proposed Enhancements
Proposed concept includes water play features, gradual entry, and optional lap lane. Exact design will depend on how much money is raised for pool enhancements and the final design process, including community input.
Example of indoor water play features from SW Community Center in Portland. Shown for illustrative purposes; exact play features will be confirmed in the final design process, based on funding, function, and community input.
Example of build-in bleachers for competitions and parents. Exact design will depend on funding available and the final design process. (Image for illustrative purposes; generated with AI).
Proposed concept includes water play features, gradual entry, and optional lap lane. Exact design will depend on how much money is raised for pool enhancements and the final design process, including community input.
Provided by the concept architects for illustrative purposes; exact final design may differ slightly.
Popular public splashpad example from the Vancouver, WA waterfront.
Various types of family and individual seating on north side of the building. This is a conceptual drawing from the architects; exact final design may differ slightly.
Provided by the concept architects for illustrative purposes; exact final design may differ slightly.
To provide connection to the outdoors and airflow during the summer. Rendering from the architects; exact design may differ slightly.
Proposed concept has large windows and doors on north side, with operable windows on the south side (by fire station) for cross ventilation. This is a concept; final design may differ slightly.
To provide connection to the outdoors and airflow during the summer. Rendering from the architects; exact design may differ slightly.
Why This is Important Today
Time is up
The Aquatic Center is now the only community pool in Hood River County.
It has reached the end of useful life.
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Safety, Health, & Access
The pool is essential for swim safety and therapy, and provides all-ages recreation, fitness, sports, and family fun.
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Investing in our Future
A rebuilt aquatic center will be a community resource for decades, focused on safety, heath, and community connections.