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Shoreline draft budget would increase funding for a pool and homelessness while avoiding recession risk

Sunday, September 22, 2024

The City purchased the storage court on Midvale as a site for an aquatics center.
Photo from Google

By Oliver Moffat

The Shoreline city council reviewed the city’s financial report and draft budget and capital improvement plan at the September 16 city council meeting.

City staff told the council  “the City continues to maintain a healthy financial position, including maintenance of its AA+ bond rating and a Standard & Poor’s (S&P) ratings outlook of “stable.” The proposed 2025-2026 Biennial Budget will continue to be balanced and in compliance with the City’s financial and reserve policies.”

The proposed budget includes more funding for human services and homelessness and money for another aquatics center ballot measure.

The city also wants $720.9k to ask voters (again) to approve an aquatics center on the November 2026 general election ballot. A bond measure in 2019 to pay for the pool failed to pass because it required 60% approval and only received 54% of the votes. 

In 2020, the city bought the storage court north of city hall as the future site of the aquatics center and (according to the city’s 2024 financial report) earned $662,518 on the property. 

Now the city wants to spend $720.9k on “public engagement, planning, conceptual design, cost estimating, ballot measure development, and preparation for design development and permitting” for the pool.

Currently the city plans to spend $624,112 next year on human services and homelessness - 1.0% of its general fund revenues. The city wants to increase that funding by $323.4k to dedicate a full-time employee to focus on managing the city’s human services programs and data collection. 

And the city would increase support for the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center, homelessness outreach, severe weather sheltering, utility assistance, and holiday baskets.

The city also requested $100k to commission an Affordable Housing Feasibility Study. Despite repeated resident requests for the city to take action on homelessness, in April, the Shoreline council approved a housing and human services plan that recommended the city instead “Maintain Current Level of Service” while city staff continue to study the problem.

Last week, the council reviewed the biennial resident satisfaction survey in which residents said, of all city services, they were most dissatisfied with Shoreline’s “overall response to homelessness” and residents said the city should do more to address homelessness - more than any other city service. In 2020 and again in 2022, residents told the city the same.

The city council will review a report from the King County Regional Homelessness Authority at the September 23 meeting and city staff said they will present the council with specifics on the human services and homelessness plan at the October 21 meeting.

A graph from the city shows Shoreline operating budget forecast

The city is forecasting the probability of a recession in 2025 or 2026 at about 30-45% - which would not only exacerbate homelessness but could also lower revenue from sales tax and property taxes.

Because of high Interest rates and construction costs revenue from real estate fees and taxes have decreased. Compared to last year, Real Estate Excise Tax revenue for streets and sidewalks are down nearly 25% and Park Impact Fee revenue for park improvements are down more than 50%.

Sales tax revenue was up nearly 25% compared to last year but the city is forecasting revenue to remain flat as construction cools in the city.

The city’s largest revenue source is property tax. When shoreline voters last approved a levy lid lift in 2022, the city said the property tax rate would be $1.39 per $1000 of assessed value. With cooling real estate sales, the King County Assessor decreased Shoreline’s assessed value in 2024, resulting in a higher tax rate of $1.62 per $1000.

Under state law, the combined property tax rate for the city, fire department and library may not exceed $3.60 per $1000. Libraries are allowed to charge up to $0.50 and fire departments can charge as much as $1.50 of that $3.60 per $1000.

Which means that if Shoreline’s assessed value continues to decline and the fire department and library also increase their rates, the city could reach the maximum property tax limit leading to a budget shortfall.

The city council will hold public hearings on the proposed budget, property taxes, fees, and Capital Improvement Plan on November 4 and November 18.


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City of Mountlake Terrace considering future of Recreation Pavilion

Sunday, August 18, 2024

By Diane Hettrick

Here's a story familiar to Shoreline residents. The Rec Pavilion in Mountlake Terrace is aging, should have been replaced 15 years ago, parts are no longer available, and it has reached a point where something has to be done.

When Shoreline was faced with this issue, they tore down the pool and planted grass.

MLT ia a small city and swimming pools are very expensive. The Rec Pavilion has extensive use and it's no secret that many of its users live in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.

Following is an article published in MLTNews.com
Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion
Photo courtesy City of Mountlake Terrace

While beloved for generations, the Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion is worse for the wear. The Mountlake Terrace City Council is scheduled to hear a presentation at its Thursday, Aug. 22 meeting about the status of the building and options that mainly involve renovation or replacement.

“We knew eventually this would be a discussion we’d have to have,” said Jeff Betz, the city’s recreation and parks director. “It’s been recommended for replacement for over 15 years now.”

Betz was citing the work of the Civic Facilities Advisory Task Force, a volunteer group that spent much of 2008 studying city Hall, the police department and the Pavilion.

Since then, not much has changed: The Pavilion is aging beyond repair, and any fix is going to cost money.

The Recreation Pavilion is a distinctive, hexagonal work of 1960s architecture. According to a city news release, its 33,000 square feet host an award-winning pool, plus spaces for dance, fitness, child care, racquetball and an indoor playground. The facility saw 270,000 visits in 2023. That figure is especially striking in a town of 24,260.

Maintenance is challenging: Many of the needed parts no longer are produced. Some repairs would require months of closing the doors. Plumbing and electrical systems look like you walked into a time-warp. Sites like eBay don’t sell these items anymore.

Earlier this year, staff examined the panels of the system that controls the flow of air around the pool. They found spots that were rusted through, something they likened to seeing footage from a shipwreck.

As thecouncil decides next steps, public outreach will be crucial, Betz said.

“There aren’t many public pools anymore, because they’re expensive,” he said. “It’s a lot for one small city to manage by ourselves. We can’t do anything this big without talking to our community first. The Pavilion is an important part of people’s lives.”

City council meetings start at 7 p.m. at city hall and via Zoom. They also are streamed at www.youtube.com/cityofmlt. As a reminder, 24-hour registration is required to provide comment via Zoom. More info: www.cityofmlt.com/129.


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As if it never were - the Shoreline Pool site

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

 
Photo by Gidget Terpstra
By Diane Hettrick

Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, Shoreline had a public pool. It was old, small, and lacked a diving well, hot pools, and other amenities, but it was in constant use.

Generations of local kids learned to swim there and some continued on to get their Red Cross certification. Swim and dive teams - boys and girls - from our high schools used the pool as their training area. 

Kayak classes were held in the evening. Special needs kids were able to have water time in a heated, indoor space. 

The land is owned by the Shoreline School District, which has no immediate plans for it. The pool was owned by the City of Shoreline, which arranged for the demolition and restoration of the site. Now that the grass has grown, a new resident would never know that a pool had been there.

The City of Shoreline has grant money and would love to put in a picnic shelter, which would open the adjacent Shoreline Park to community events.

As for the pool, there are plans in the works. Garrett Oppenheim, Assistant to the City Manager of Kenmore, is in charge of plans for a regional aquatic center.

I am happy to report that the City of Kenmore received two $100,000 grants from King County to perform aquatic center feasibility studies. We have partnered with the cities of Lake Forest Park and Shoreline for one study and with the city of Kirkland for the other. 

Our four cities are working together to prepare an RFP to issue in late January or early February and expect to select a consultant in March with their work to be completed in November.


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County ‘Penny for Pools’ grant brings $2 million to North King County

Sunday, May 8, 2022


The King County Council this week approved the first of three rounds of Aquatic Facilities Grants, including a $1.8 million grant to fund critical renovations at the Juanita High School pool and two $100,000 grants for North King County aquatic center studies.

The competitive grant program is in part possible thanks to the “penny for pools” amendment in the voter-approved 2020-2025 Parks Levy, which was authored by King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski to help address the significant need for swimming pools countywide. 

The program seeks to assist public aquatic facilities through capital funding at any stage from feasibility studies through renovation and repair.

“In my time serving on the King County Council, one of the most frequent topics in my discussions with constituents is the urgent need for an aquatic center in North King County,” Dembowski said. 
“For that reason, I was proud to author the ‘penny for pools' amendment in the King County Parks Levy. It is very exciting to see that amendment come to life with these historic investments in swimming pools and future aquatic facilities.”

One of the $100,000 grants is for a partnership with the cities of Kenmore, Shoreline and Lake Forest Park to find a site and determine appropriate features for a community aquatic center. 

The other $100,000 grant is for a similar partnership between the cities of Kenmore and Kirkland. The four cities are coordinating to provide residents public indoor aquatic access year-round. Based on the growing populations in all four cities, there is believed to be demand and need to support one if not two new regional aquatic facilities.

“Kenmore is strongly committed to connecting our residents to aquatic activities,” said Kenmore Mayor Nigel Herbig. “We are excited to put these King County grants to work with our neighboring cities to study options for one or more aquatic centers to serve North King County residents.”

Built in 1971, the Juanita High School pool is shared by six high schools: Juanita High School, Inglemoor High School, Woodinville High School, Bothell High School, North Creek High School, and Lake Washington High School. The pool is also used by the WAVE Aquatics water polo program. The $1.8 million grant will fund critical updates including outdated HVAC, pool equipment, and much-needed ADA upgrades.

In August 2019, King County residents overwhelmingly supported the Parks Levy which provides funding support for parks and open space throughout the County.



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Pool demolition underway -- expected to be down by end of next week

Friday, January 28, 2022

Shoreline Pool photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Demolition of the pool began in earnest this week. The General Contractor, Forma Construction, expects the structure to be down by the end of next week. Work then shifts to foundation removal and backfill. The site will then be capped with topsoil and hydro-seed.

Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

The City of Shoreline is working with the School District on possible uses for the site, which may include constructing a picnic shelter. The City received a State Department of Commerce grant last year for a picnic shelter and first choice would be the former pool site.

The pool property is adjacent to Shoreline Park, two soccer fields, and tennis courts. There are already restrooms and concrete walkways.

Last year, with the pool closed, Shorewood girls' swim team was able to hold their practices and meets at the outdoor, privately owned Innis Arden pool. Shorecrest girls' held their practices and meets at the outdoor, privately owned Sheridan Beach pool.

Both dive teams trained at Mariner High School in Everett.




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Goodbye to the Shoreline Pool

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Shoreline Pool demolition photo by JM

Demolition is well underway at the Shoreline Pool, 19030 1st Ave NE. The pool has been closed since fall of 2021 (see previous article).

Fire departments used the empty building for training
Photo by Gidget Terpstra

Shoreline Fire and other local departments used it for training, including punching holes in the roof, (see previous article)

Photo by JM

Shoreline Public Works has contracted out for the demolition work. All of the usable equipment was taken out last year.

The pool was built by King County under a Forward Thrust bond issue in 1968. When Shoreline incorporated, the city council chose to have the pool transferred to the City of Shoreline and has maintained and run the pool ever since.

Mechanical systems began breaking down and parts to keep the pool running became increasingly hard to find. 

Mural at Shoreline Pool
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

The mural, created by Sara Snedeker in 2016, is painted directly on the wall and cannot be saved. (see previous article)



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Shoreline Pool equipment being auctioned off online

Friday, March 26, 2021



You can bid on pieces of equipment from the Shoreline Pool now until 11am Tuesday, March 30, 2021.

The auction, run by the James G. Murphy Co. is being held online HERE

Items suitable for private or public pools include everything from starting blocks and pool ladders to pieces of operating equipment.



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Shoreline City Manager recommends permanently closing Shoreline Pool a year early due to significant budget constraints

Monday, June 22, 2020

Shoreline Pool
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

From the City of Shoreline

Due to significant budget constraints resulting from the economic downturn brought on by the COVID-19 Pandemic, the City Manager is proposing that the Shoreline Pool be permanently closed a year earlier than anticipated. 

Council will discuss the recommendation at its July 13 meeting.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected individuals, families, and organizations at every level. 

The City is no exception. We have experienced significant financial and operational impacts since the start of the pandemic.

Our forecast shows a more than $6.2 million (16 %) loss in budgeted revenue in 2020. If the economic recovery is protracted, our loss of revenue could extend well into the future. 
  • We are currently forecasting additional revenue losses of approximately $2.15 million in 2021, 
  • $1.54 million in 2022, and 
  • ongoing losses of between 2% to 3% every year over the next eight years. 

We anticipate being able to address the 2020 shortfall through cost savings, expenditure reductions, FEMA funding to address COVID-19 expenditures, and higher than projected revenues from 2019. 

However, moving forward, absent more federal assistance for local governments, we will have to make tough economic decisions that could impact current City programs and services.

The Shoreline Pool needs significant repairs, maintenance, and upgrades to keep it operational. The annual costs to operate the pool exceed the revenue generated from our different swim programs by approximately $800,000 to $850,000 a year. The difference is paid out of the City’s general fund.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Governor’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order, the Shoreline Pool has been closed since March. 

If the pool were able to reopen at some time later this year, it would need to follow public health guidelines for social distancing, sanitation, and limited capacity, among other things. 

This could lead to increased costs and substantially reduced revenue, requiring an even bigger subsidy from the City’s general fund to keep it operational. 

After years of providing emergency fixes to keep the aging facility open, the City came to the difficult decision earlier this year to close the Shoreline Pool after the summer of 2021. 

The Shoreline Pool is a popular facility used by the Shoreline and regional community. We appreciate that it is an important community resource and closure will cause disruption to those who use it. 

Unfortunately, the facility has reached the end of its useful life. Faced with the pandemic related restrictions placed on pool operations, the age and maintenance needs of the pool, and our current budget shortfalls, we need to make tough economic choices. 

Closing the Shoreline Pool a year early will help save other ongoing programs that might otherwise need to be cut in order to meet the legal requirement to have a balanced budget.

The City placed a bond measure on the November 2019 ballot asking voters to fund a new Aquatic, Recreation and Community Center. Although the measure received a majority “Yes” vote (54%) it did not receive the required 60% “Yes” vote to pass.

The cost of a new facility was a significant concern for many residents. Many people asked the City to look at ways to collaborate with other agencies or private organizations to help bring down those costs. 

Over the next few years, we will look at several options for a new facility, including collaborating with other organizations in a joint venture. 

We hope to bring forward some type of proposal for a new Shoreline aquatic facility in the future.



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City to stop operating the Shoreline Pool in September 2021

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

City will not operate Shoreline Pool after summer 2021

From the City of Shoreline

The Shoreline Pool needs significant repairs, maintenance, and upgrades to keep it operational. 

After years of providing emergency fixes to keep the aging facility open, the City has come to the difficult decision to set a date when the City will no longer operate the Shoreline Pool.

The City anticipates that it will no longer operate the Shoreline Pool after the summer of 2021, approximately 18 months from now. The City is seeking interest from other entities in operating the pool after the summer of 2021.

King County constructed the Shoreline Pool in 1971 as part of the Forward Thrust Bond program. In 2021 it will be 50-years old. An assessment made in 2013 showed the pool needed significant health and safety upgrades and other major maintenance to keep it operational.

In 2015, the City Council made the decision to invest $750,000 in several mid-term repairs to extend the life of the pool for another five to seven years. At the time, the contractor had to conduct a nationwide search to find some of the parts needed for the repairs as the parts are no longer made for the pool’s outdated equipment.

Continuing to apply temporary fixes in the future will not be feasible as more of the pool structure and equipment begin to fail. In 2019, the City spent over $100,000 in maintenance and emergency repairs at the Pool.

Some of the issues that need to be addressed would likely require the demolition of the existing pool and reconstruction using new construction methods. This would include addressing the underlying plumbing and tanks that circulate water and heat the pool, along with addressing the seismic integrity of the concrete masonry blocks that make up the foundation and walls of the facility.

The City placed a bond measure on the November 2019 ballot asking voters to fund a new Aquatic, Recreation and Community Center. Although the measure received a majority “Yes” vote (54%) it did not receive the required 60% “Yes” vote to pass.

The cost of a new facility was a significant concern for many residents. Many people asked the City to look at ways to collaborate with other agencies or private organizations to help bring down those costs. Over the next few years, we will look at several options for a new facility, including collaborating with other organizations in a joint venture. 

We hope to bring forward some type of proposal for a new aquatic facility to Shoreline voters by 2024.

The Shoreline Pool is a popular facility used by the Shoreline and regional community. We appreciate that it is an important community resource and closure will cause disruption to those who use it. 

Unfortunately, the facility has reached the end of its useful life. Instead of continuing to make costly emergency repairs to a facility with significant repair needs, we have made the decision to create some certainty by setting a date in which the City will no longer operate the current pool.



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Shoreline pool to reopen Dec 26

Thursday, December 26, 2019


Pool reopens Dec 26 after repairs
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
The City of Shoreline reports that the emergency repairs that required the Pool to close on December 23 have been completed.

The Pool will return to its normal operating schedule on Thursday, December 26.



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Shoreline Pool closed for repair to heat supply line Dec 24-27

Monday, December 23, 2019

Shoreline pool closed for repairs
Photo courtesy Shoreline City Hall

Due to a leak in the heat supply line to the pool that needs to be repaired immediately, the Shoreline Pool will be closed December 24 – 27, 2019.

The Pool will return to its normal operating schedule on Saturday, Dec. 28.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

--Shoreline City Hall



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Emergency boiler repair means cooler than normal pool temperatures over the weekend

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Expect cooler than normal temps at the Shoreline Pool on Friday, November 22, 2019.

The boiler at the Shoreline Pool has sprung a small leak which is scheduled for repair early Friday morning.

This means the air temperature, pool water, and showers will be quite a bit cooler than usual through the weekend. 

As a result, the Arthritis Class and early morning Shallow Water Aerobics classes are cancelled on Friday; otherwise, the Pool will remain open as usual during this time. 

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

--City of Shoreline



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2019 November election results and the impacts to Shoreline: Shoreline Proposition 1 and I-976

From the City of Shoreline

Over the next several months, the City will discuss how the results of the November election will affect our community.

Passage of Initiative 976 (I-976) will place a significant strain on our transportation programs and the wider City budget as we search for ways to absorb the annual loss of more than $1.6 million from the City’s street and sidewalk maintenance and preservation programs. 

Failure of Shoreline Proposition 1 will require the Council and the community to have tough discussions about aquatics programming offered by the City and future investments in parks and City recreation facilities.

Shoreline Proposition 1

With an approval vote of 54%, Shoreline Proposition 1 failed. Because Prop. 1 was a bond measure, it required a 60% approval rate to pass. Over the past several years, hundreds of Shoreline residents have contributed to the discussion on developing the proposed Shoreline Aquatics, Recreation, and Community Center and on making improvements to our parks.

Whether you voted to approve or reject the proposition, we want to thank Shoreline residents for taking the time to learn about the issue, provide their input, and vote. As we work to identify a new path forward that will meet the needs of our growing community, we hope that those who supported and opposed the Proposition stay engaged and continue to contribute to the discussion.

Using the extensive input from the public and taking all the different community needs and interests into account, the Council felt it put the best option forward. Council will now begin to evaluate the results of the election and determine what next steps, if any, they should take regarding future investments in park improvements and the City’s recreation facilities.

Council will need to make some tough decisions regarding the Shoreline Pool. The repairs we made to the Pool in 2015 were meant to be temporary and not last much more than five to seven years.

Even with the $750,000 investment in 2015, the City has been experiencing increasing maintenance costs at the pool as it is over 50 years old and the pool systems and building structure are nearing the end of their useful lives. 

In 2019 alone, the City has seen pool repair costs exceed $125,000. Council will need to evaluate whether it makes economic sense to put further investment into the existing pool, refine options for a new facility, or decide not to provide aquatic programs in the long-term.

Until the School District decides to use the Spartan Recreation Center for other purposes, it will continue to operate as it does today. As the need for repairs arise, Council will have to determine how much to invest in an aging facility we do not own.

State, regional, and local transportation funding face cuts under I-976

Passage of I-976 eliminates Shoreline’s ability to charge a vehicle license fee (VLF) for transportation purposes.


  • In 2009, City Council adopted a $20 VLF to help fund the maintenance of Shoreline streets on a regular schedule. Over time, this has helped us preserve our streets and avoid more costly road replacements that can be the result of deferred maintenance. 
  • Council passed the other $20 VLF in 2018 for the repair and maintenance of our existing sidewalk network. 

I-976 does not affect the new sidewalk sales tax measure approved by Shoreline voters in 2018. The new sidewalk program will be able to move ahead as expected.


The combined fees generated approximately $1.6 million per year. The loss of that funding affects the entire transportation program, as well as other City programs and services, as we will need to find that funding elsewhere in the budget or reduce or eliminate these maintenance programs.

The City Council is already considering nearly $1.3 million in budget holds including delaying equipment purchases, redirecting funds for park improvements, and reallocating projected budget savings towards the City’s annual road surface maintenance program.

Passage of I-976 will also significantly affect State transportation funding, particularly for transit and paratransit. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), working with the State Legislature, will need to make decisions about how to maintain state highways, provide transportation options for individuals with disabilities, and more. State funding for local transportation projects, including ones in Shoreline, may be called into question in the coming months.

I-976 will also cut King County Metro funding, which in turn could affect routes serving Shoreline.

Finally, Sound Transit (ST) has indicated that the impacts to funding from I-976 will be significant as well.

While it is unlikely to impact the 2024 opening of light rail in Shoreline, other ST projects or programs, such as Bus Rapid Transit that is planned to serve our Shoreline South/145th Station, may be affected.

There is yet much to be determined about the impacts of this Initiative. Shoreline staff will be keeping an eye on developments and providing updated Shoreline-related information as we learn it.



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Shoreline council appoints committee to write Pro statements for ShAARC

Friday, August 9, 2019

ShARCC design
Shoreline Aquatics, Recreation, and Community Center
At its meeting on Monday, August 5, 2019, the Shoreline City Council appointed three citizens to write the Pro statements for Shoreline Proposition 1: General Obligation Bonds for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Improvements - the main part of which is the ShARCC (Shoreline Aquatics, Recreation, and Community Center).

They were selected from applications submitted to council.

The selected committee members are:
  • Susie McDowell, Shorewood swim coach and teacher at Echo Lake Elementary
  • Pam Cross, Hillwood Neighborhood Association, reporter for Shoreline Area News
  • Carolyn Hope, 2018 Shoreline Parks Funding Advisory Committee; Land Steward for Strandberg Preserve in Innis Arden; Park Planning and Cultural Arts Manager for the City of Redmond
The council was unable to create a committee to write the Con statement because no one applied.

Statements created by the Pro committee will appear in the November voters' pamphlet.



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Shoreline Pool open for limited operations Thursday and full operation Friday

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Shoreline Pool reopens Friday
for all programs
The Shoreline Pool reopened at noon Thursday, running limited programs for the day, with drop-in programs and swim teams, but no swimming lessons.

Full operations resume Friday October 12, 2018.

Due to a pipeline rupture Tuesday evening in British Columbia that disrupted the flow of natural gas to the region, Puget Sound Energy told the City to shut off the boiler at the Shoreline Pool in order to help conserve natural gas. The pool is heated using natural gas.

Puget Sound Energy has given the City the approval to resume operations.




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Pipeline rupture in Canada closes Shoreline Pool

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Shoreline Pool is closed
ALERT: Shoreline Pool Closed

Due to a pipeline rupture Tuesday evening in British Columbia that has disrupted the flow of natural gas to the region, Puget Sound Energy has told the City to shut off the boiler at the Shoreline Pool in order to help conserve the natural gas. 

The pool is heated using natural gas.

As a result, the pool will close at 5:00pm today, Wednesday, October 10, 2018 and will remain closed until further notice.

For more information about the pipeline rupture, you can visit Puget Sound Energy’s website



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Parks Funding Advisory Committee formed

Saturday, August 11, 2018

The plan is to combine a pool and recreation facilities in one buildng
After review of 35 applications received for the new Parks Funding Advisory Committee, City Manager Debbie Tarry has selected 16 Shoreline citizens.

All were reviewed with the goal of forming a committee that represented a broad range of Shoreline residents.

Factors considered included different community organizations and interests, neighborhoods, and demographics.

Citizen's Advisory Committee members:
  • Donald Bell
  • David Chen
  • Bill Franklin
  • Philip Herold
  • Joan Herrick
  • Jean Hilde
  • Carolyn Hope
  • Julian Larson
  • Jeff Potter
  • Esaac Mazengia
  • Sara Raab McInerny
  • Yvette Perez
  • Betsy Robertson
  • Cecelia Romero
  • Nan Skinner
  • Sally Wolf
The Committee will meet roughly every three weeks beginning Wednesday, September 12, 2018 through March 2019 from 7:00 to 9:00pm at City Hall. Meetings are open to the public and are posted on the city's community calendar.

The goal of the Committee is to explore funding options and prioritize projects for park improvements and a community and aquatics center. 

Using the Committee’s input, the City Manager will make recommendations on park funding to the City Council. Council will review the City Manager’s recommendations and make a decision on next steps.

The City Council adopted the 2017-2023 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan on July 31, 2017.
The PROS Plan includes a new Community and Aquatics Center to replace the Shoreline Pool and Spartan Recreation Center, and strategies to make sure Shoreline’s park and urban forest system keeps pace with growth in the City.

Additional Resources


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Emergency repairs allow Shoreline pool to reopen

Friday, July 21, 2017

After a break in the water line north of the Shoreline Conference Center on Friday, July 14, closed down the Shoreline Pool, emergency repairs were completed on Sunday July 16, allowing the pool to reopen on Monday.

Because of the emergency response, there was very little disruption to regularly scheduled classes and events at the pool.

The pool is scheduled from 5:30am to 8:45pm on weekdays and sometimes into the night for kayak classes, synchronized swim, private team practices and other private rentals.



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Shoreline Pool closed through late June for major repairs

Friday, March 4, 2016

Shoreline Pool closed for maintenance

The Shoreline Pool has been closed since February 20 and will be closed until late June for extensive maintenance.

The work includes replastering the pool, partial deck replacement, replacing doors, lighting, and mechanical and HVAC upgrades.

The City expects that the work will keep the pool functioning for at least six more years, and will avoid costly emergency repairs and replacements during that time.

More information on the pool repair and closure on the project page.

Beginning this spring the City will conduct a study of future needs for a pool and aquatic related programs.

There will be several opportunities for public participation in the future as the City looks at future aquatic needs. Look for future articles in Currents or visit the PROS Plan page. You can also contact Park Project Coordinator Maureen Colaizzi 206-801-2603 with your questions or comments.



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Shoreline Pool closed an additional week, will reopen Monday, Mar 16

Friday, March 6, 2015

Shoreline Pool - flying dives
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


The Shoreline Pool’s annual closure for maintenance will be extended for an additional week. Swim lessons and other pool activities scheduled for the week of March 9 have been cancelled. City staff will call all impacted participants.

The Pool will reopen on Monday, March 16. 

The delayed opening is a result of delayed delivery of the new pool lights. The City is committed to providing the highest level of safety possible for all users of the pool facility. Each year, the City closes the Pool for two weeks to conduct major maintenance projects and to go through the facility top to bottom to ensure everything is in working order.

Thank you for your patience as we work to get our well-loved facility open for your use.

For questions, call 206-801-2650.



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