$4 Million Dollar Aquatics Facilities Grant Lost

January 4, 2024 - In 2021, the King County Parks Levy Aquatics Facilities Grant Program awarded a $4 million grant towards the proposed Si View community pool. This external funding source lowered the local investment needed to develop a new public indoor aquatic center designed to serve a diverse range of programming for all ages and abilities. Receiving this highly competitive award was an incredible gift to Si View and the community, considering that $4 million is nearly equivalent to Si View’s annual operating budget.

In the November 2023 general election, Si View Metropolitan Park District voters narrowly rejected a capital bond measure to secure the remaining construction funding for the proposed pool.  Without full funding, the project is no longer feasible, and the $4 million grant has been returned to King County. The loss of this grant is a significant setback for our community, as this level of external funding support is truly a rare opportunity for a small agency such as Si View.

The District greatly appreciates the support and guidance provided by King County Parks Grant team in navigating the grant application process. The $4 million will be reprogrammed for the 2025 Parks Levy Aquatics Facilities grants round.

The future of the Si View Pool and the status of public aquatic services in our community remains uncertain. We will continue to develop solutions that provide our residents with access to aquatic programs until our resources are no longer adequate to sustainably do so. 

For more information about Si View Metro Park facilities and programs, please visit www.siviewpark.org.