SPLASHForward Community Meeting
We recorded it for you!
Last Tuesday evening, we shared a recap of the City's first community meeting for the Master Plan Update for Bellevue Airfield Park. We had some special guests in attendance! Councilmember Jennifer Robertson gave us the very latest on this November's Park Levy Give it a watch to learn more or check out our meeting slides on our SPLASHForward Latest News webpage.

Our Call to Action

Help us create community awareness about our vision for a new Bellevue Aquatic Center and participate in the Master Plan Update process for Bellevue Airfield Park!

Watch the city's website for the next community meeting which will be in person.

Questions or feedback - info@splashforward.org

Parks Measures - Oh My!
Bellevue's 2022 Parks and Open Space Levy
Last week, Bellevue City Council approved putting an $85 million Parks Levy on this November's ballot.

The 9yr levy would fund investments in Bellevue's open space and park system including $10 million for recreation and community facilities like aquatic and cross cultural centers. These funds could be used to fund the design phase of the new Bellevue Aquatic Center if it is adopted as part of the Master Plan for Bellevue Airfield Park.

Be sure to get out to vote on November 8th in support of park development in Bellevue!
Preferred Concept Plan elements; layout is for example only
VOTE November 8th & tell a friend!
Kirkland Planning - Parks Ballot Measure 2023
As a result of the recently adopted Kirkland Parks and Recreation and Open Space Plan, the City of Kirkland is soon to begin a Recreation and Aquatic Center Feasibility Study to explore several options and site locations.

Last week, City Council approved the formation of the Parks Funding and Exploratory Committee (PFEC) comprised of roughly forty community group representatives and individuals.

SPLASHForward has been invited to sit on the committee and is excited to be a part of this community process.

Our First Summer Camp - This week!

Introduction to Aquatics & Water Safety
In partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Bellevue, Rainier Athletes, Washington State Boating Education, and Samena Recreation and Swim Club, we are holding our fist Introduction to Aquatics and Water Safety Summer Camp!

Our camp will host middle school students with little to no swim skills. Each day they will be introduced to the joy of the water, take swim lessons, and learn water safety skills both in the pool and on the open water!
Do you know...
Which Bellevue City Councilmembers served on the Parks Board in 2012?
Mayor Lynne Robinson
Councilmember Conrad Lee
Councilmember Jennifer Robertson
Councilmember John Stokes
We'll share your guesses & answer in our next newsletter!
Kirkland's Lifeguard Olympics
Building Teamwork and Comradery
The City of Kirkland's annual Lifeguard Olympics was held on Sunday with just over thirty lifeguards. This event is a summer highlight for Kirkland lifeguards where teams compete for points and prizes! The festivities included lifeguard saving contests, paddle board circuits, and triathlons.
Please share this with a friend and invite them to add their voice.
Thank you in advance!!
We believe aquatics unites us, makes our communities stronger, and that public aquatics facilities improve our health and well being.
#StrongerTogether