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Wagner Memorial Pool Renovation

Status
Funded in 1999
WWRP Applicant: Town of Twisp WWRP Category: Local Parks WWRP Grant: $248,719 Applicant Match: $248,719 Project Type: Development County: Okanogan  Legislative District: 12th 

This project in the small community of Twisp and provided much needed renovations to the Wagner Memorial Pool, bringing it up to date with safety and accessibility standards. The only public pool in the Methow Valley, it was built in 1966 with funds donated by the Wagner family. It is a popular summer recreation site and is used by the local swim team for training and meets. With this WWRP grant and a generous $250,000 bequest from the Wagner family, the pool was renovated. Renovation priorities included new mechanical systems; tank, deck and bathhouse improvements; addition of a wading pool, water slide, bleachers and lighting; and development of accessible bathrooms for use by pool and park users. Accomplishing the renovation allowed Twisp to again offer a wonderful summer recreation facility for local families and visitors.

RCO Project Number: 98-1203

Location

The Wagner Memorial Pool is located at the east side of the entrance to the Twisp Town Park.

Red Marker Wagner Memorial Pool Renovation
This project in the small community of Twisp and provided much needed renovations to the Wagner Memorial Pool, bringing it up to date with safety and accessibility standards. The only public pool in the Methow Valley, it was built in 1966 with funds donated by the Wagner family. It is a popular summer recreation site and is used by the local swim team for training and meets. With this WWRP grant and a generous $250,000 bequest from the Wagner family, the pool was renovated. Renovation priorities included new mechanical systems; tank, deck and bathhouse improvements; addition of a wading pool, water slide, bleachers and lighting; and development of accessible bathrooms for use by pool and park users. Accomplishing the renovation allowed Twisp to again offer a wonderful summer recreation facility for local families and visitors.
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What is the WWRP?

The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) is a state grant program that creates and conserves local and state parks, wildlife habitat and working farms. The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office administers WWRP grants, and the legislature funds the program.

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