Community Recreation Center
Bond program
Bond Kick-off video
As Redmond rapidly continues to grow in population, the new recreational center will provide enhanced facilities to meet the needs of the community and stand as an investment in future generations.
Currently, the Redmond Area Park and Recreation District (RAPRD) administration and activities are hosted at the only public pool in Redmond – the Cascade Swim Center. Opened in 1979, the swim center catered to a population of about 6,500 people in the recreation district. Now, the district encompasses roughly 45,000 people, which has stretched the Cascade Swim Center in capacity with no room for growth in activities.
RAPRD passed a $49M bond in November 2022 to fund the facility.
After the first design phase and based on the actual concepts, the program team realized that adjustments were needed in order to align the project with the budget and maintain the bond commitments.
This construction of a new recreational facility will sit on 10 acres at SW 35th Street and Lava Avenue in Redmond, and is planned to include both a competitive pool and leisure pool, locker rooms, gymnasium, exercise facilities, group fitness rooms, special event spaces, offices and other administrative/support spaces, and more.
The Redmond Area Park & Recreation District project is a crucial investment in the future of the community. It will provide state-of-the-art facilities, modern amenities, and the ability for growth in adding programs and recreational opportunities for generations to come.
Project
Info and updates
New Redmond Regional Recreation Center, approximately 56,000 square feet
- AQUATICS PROGRAM AREAS
- (8) Lane 25 Meter Competition Pool
- 3,815 sq ft Leisure Pool w/ hot tub
- Water Slide
- 1 Meter Diving Boards
- Aquatic Support Spaces – Lifeguards, Storage, Office
- Outdoor Sun deck
- RECREATION PROGRAM AREAS
- Gym – (1) High School court with (2) Middle School cross courts
- On grade Track – 14 laps per mile
- 2800 sq. ft Fitness – includes cardio, circuit, and weights
- (2) 24-30 Person Group Fitness Classrooms
- COMMUNITY PROGRAM AREAS
- Child watch
- Multipurpose/Party Rooms
- 40-Person Classroom
- Teaching Kitchen
- SUPPORT PROGRAM AREAS
- Small lobby
- Views into Leisure pools
- Locker Rooms
- (4) Family Locker Rooms and Lounge
- Admin Area including (6) private offices and 10 open offices
- Conference Room
- Front Desk w/ small food service
General Program Updates
Work has progressed rapidly over the month of July with the pools being fully excavated and backfilled, the building pad completed, drywells being installed, and underground piping beginning. The building bid package was delivered to HMK and RAPRD with the Board of Directors accepting the amendment.
July Activities
Throughout the month of July, Jack Robinson & Sons continued working the site by excavating and backfilling the pools, laying out the building pad, installing drywells and underground pipe, and building up the parking lot base. Meanwhile, KNCC collected all bids for the building package and worked through them to provide HMK with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment along with a Schedule for board approval. Once reviewed, HMK recommended that the RAPRD Board accept KNCC’s
proposed amendment, and the board did so in a special board meeting held at the end of July.
Activities Scheduled For Next Period
August will consist of further site development – parking lots, drywells, and underground utilities. HMK will shepherd the process of amending KNCC’s contract to add in the new GMP amendment and once that happens, KNCC will start working to contract the
subcontractor so long-lead items can start being ordered and subcontractors can start to work on scheduling their work for the project.
Highlights, Challenges, Solutions
HIGHLIGHTS:
Building Amendment (GMP 2) accepted by RAPRD Board of Directors!
CHALLENGE AND SOLUTIONS:
Bid and Schedule review is a laborious process. Review includes combing through bids, making sure all project scope is captured by comparing costs, reviewing inclusions and exclusions, and then picking which bids to accept based on the identified scope and cost of work.
community details
- Matt Gilman, Chairman
- Kevin Scoggin, Vice-Chair
- Mercedes Bostick-Cook, Director
- David Rouse, Director
- Lena Berry, Director
- JoAnne Fletcher
- Mitchel Elenich
- Karen Danielson
- Louie Arzaga
- Piper Muoio
- Samuel Bernhisel
- Jan Schweizer