Sno-Valley Aquatic Center Interest Group

Many Duvall-Carnation residents want and need to have an aquatic center in our valley; a swimming pool for year-round activities inviting health and recreation to all ages and capabilities. It won’t be an overnight success. We have to plan and work towards making it a reality. So spread the word and help us engage our local officials to help us find and secure the best POSSIBLE SITE with easy access and appropriate environmental conditions.

So where are we now? We have begun the search for the development of a Parks District WHICH IS KEY TO CREATING THE SNO-VALLEY AQUATIC CENTER. A parks district is a separate entity, like a water district which would provide for all parks within its boundaries, which could be the entire Lower Snoqualmie Valley region or just Carnation-Duvall, if we want it to. More on this later.

It was a cold and dreary night on March 25th but the Cedarcrest Library was a good place to be for a Duvall Community Workshop on Park Planning with neighbors and creative thinkers from around the valley. 25 or 30 brave souls shouldered the weather and came to participate in ideas for the next 5 to 20 year comprehensive plan for parks, trails and open/green spaces around Duvall.

WE ARE HAPPY TO REPORT THAT AN AQUATIC CENTER WAS HIGH ON THE LIST OF PRIORITIES, NOT ONLY FOR RECREATION, THERAPY, SWIMMING TEAMS BUT AS A COMMUNITY CENTER, AS WELL, WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND INTERESTS WOULD COME TOGETHER.

The outcome of the discussions which also included a Duvall belt pedestrian/bike path and network trails connecting all the parks, restroom facilities (instead of port-a-,pots) where needed, sidewalks where needed and one or more heritage park areas, was an engaging process and will lead to a more finalized plan later in June.

We encourage you, if there are questions or comments regarding the comprehensive park plan, you can contact Cari Hornbein, City of Duvall at a 425 788 1156

For more information please visit our website at

www.snoqualmievalleyaquatic.org

YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED From Duvall and Carnation Areas!