Astoria Aquatic Center / Community Center investment
Summary
A resident has offered to donate up to $20,000 for a sauna at the Aquatic Center, plus possible maintenance support. Staff are still checking feasibility — power, code requirements, location, and upkeep.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $20,000 donated by a resident, with possible multi-year maintenance support; city costs still unknown.
Aquatic Center users who would gain a sauna amenity at little or no cost to the city.
None identified, though Astor East urban renewal dollars committed here are unavailable for other district projects.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Parks Board - Sep 23, 2026
A resident has offered to donate up to $20,000 for a sauna at the Aquatic Center, plus possible maintenance support. Staff are still checking feasibility — power, code requirements, location, and upkeep.
Development Commission - Sep 8, 2026
The Aquatic Center's 30-year-old metal roof is leaking and held together by patchwork repairs. The commission authorized bidding for a full replacement, expected to cost $350,000–$500,000 and paid from Astor East Urban Renewal District funds — money that could otherwise go to other projects in that district.
City Council Work Session - Jul 27, 2026
A $6M–$7.5M concept to expand the 30-year-old pool into a year-round community center with gym space, fitness, and youth programs. It made the legislative priority list as a potential capital ask.
Parks Board - Jun 24, 2026
The pool is thriving — revenue near $600,000 and attendance climbing — but keeping lifeguards is hard, with 89% turnover in 18 months. The city is investing in a new roof and upgrades to keep the facility sustainable.
City Council - Feb 17, 2026
Veterans, active-duty military, and Astoria School District employees now get youth/senior-equivalent rates at the Aquatic Center — a recruitment and goodwill gesture expected to have minimal budget impact.
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