Wilsonville Wants Input on Planned Recreation and Aquatic Center

Wilsonville is planning a recreation and aquatic center for the city and wants the input of its citizens.

Based on feedback they have already received, the city is planning a ballot measure for the November election that would create a $30 million, 20-year capital bond that would fund design and construction of the center.

The facility would be approximately 80,000 square feet and include a variety of amenities including a warm-water pool suitable for water exercise activities and therapy classes, an indoor 25-yard six lane lap pool, a 6,00 square foot leisure pool with a slide and lazy river along with whirlpool spa.

The year-round facility would also have a fitness center, indoor walking track, rock-climbing walls, and a large multi-purpose room for community meetings.

If the bond measure is approved, a home with an assessed value of $300,00 would see a property tax increase of about $19 a month.

The city says they understand that people might have questions and concerned.

So they have a series of meetings planned to take questions and hear feedback.

The first opportunity is at the Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, June 8, 6:00 p.m., at City Hall, 29799 SW Town Center Loop East in Wilsonville. The second opportunity is at a public Open House on Wednesday, June 29, 6:00-7:30 p.m., at the Parks and Recreation Admin. Building in Town Center Park, 29600 SW Park Place in Wilsonville.

The city has set up a website for more information.