COMMUNITY, RECREATION AND AQUATIC CENTER FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT

SOUTH WHIDBEY ISLAND PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, WASHINGTON

To gain community input and demonstrate the constraints of the budget, ORB hosted a community charette. Those who attended were divided into groups of five or more people and were given a package of Monopoly^®-style game cards containing all types of program elements. Each group had to "purchase" what they most wanted within the budget. By using this interactive method, ORB obtained valuable input that helped prioritize the elements into current and future phases. Subsequent meetings with the community included presenting concept plans based on community input, as well as the economic impacts for construction and operation of the facility.

In order to achieve the most function in a facility such as this for a relatively small community, ORB proposed to design spaces that maximized versatility and multi-functionality. For example, the adjacency of the party and aerobics rooms allow both to serve multiple functions as well as a combined function for parties, meetings, community events, and active recreation. The end result is expected to provide the best value for the dollar.

FACILITY HIGHLIGHTS

• Leisure Pool with Lazy River
• Two Multi-Purpose Rooms
• Fitness Area
• Childcare Facility
• Climbing Wall
• Changing Rooms for Men, Women, Family and Staff
• Outdoor Basketball Court
• Outdoor Lap Pool

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