Why a Community Pool Matters

Health and Wellness

Promotes physical and mental health for all ages and abilities. A community pool provides year-round access to low-impact exercise, therapeutic water activities, and recreational swimming that benefits everyone from toddlers to seniors.

Safety and Drowning Prevention

Drowning is the #1 cause of preventable death for children ages 1 to 4. Nationally, nearly 500 children under five die from preventable drowning every year, according to the National Safety Council.

Swimming isn't a recreational luxury — it's a life safety skill every child deserves access to. Today, Shoreline families must leave the city and pay higher out-of-district fees just to enroll their children in swim lessons.

Prop 1 changes that — bringing affordable, year-round swim instruction home to Shoreline.

Community Connection

Brings people together and strengthens our community. A public pool is a shared space where neighbors meet, families gather, and friendships form. It is one of the few places where people of all backgrounds come together around a common experience.

Youth Development

Shorecrest and Shorewood high school swim teams currently practice at private outdoor pools because Shoreline has no public facility. Prop 1 creates a home for school swim teams, youth swim lessons, and recreational programming that develops the next generation.

Active For Life

From toddler swim classes to senior water aerobics, a community aquatic center serves residents of all ages and abilities. Investing in recreation infrastructure strengthens the long-term vitality of Shoreline for decades to come.

Equity and Access

A public pool ensures that every resident of Shoreline — regardless of income — has access to swimming, fitness, and water safety education. Private pools and club memberships are not options for everyone. This pool is for all of us.