The POOL Foundation was originally formed in 1994 as a non-profit (501 (c) (3) community organization to raise funds needed to reopen the Dr. O.R. Nevitt Swimming Pool after two decades of closure. The POOL Foundation stands for People Organized to Operate Leisure activities.  Major renovation was completed to update the pool for reopening in 2002 thanks to the POOL Foundation’s hard work to raise both private and public funds.  The POOL group has successfully ran the pool since then with community volunteers. Today, the pool is under going many upgrades that were greatly needed with many more to go! The City has taken over all general operation and maintenance, however, the fees needed for all the repairs are much more than the city budget can handle. 

The POOL Board has been applying for grants along side the city and the group of volunteers works hard to fundraise in order to cover the costs of the grant matches for the much needed repairs so our community continues to have a safe place to learn and play. We need the community to step up and help! Fundraising, donations, volunteering, are always needed! If we cannot successfully fund the difference in costs of renovations, the city cannot continue to operate the facility. If you’d like to donate towards the Pool Board, you can pay through our donate portal, or mail to:

Raymond Pool
PO Box 249
Raymond, WA 98577

The POOL Board meets quarterly on the third Wednesday of each month at Raymond City Hall at 6 p.m. The board consists of four officers and five board members. The POOL group welcomes any and all assistance, ideas, volunteers and donations to continue operating this wonderful asset of our community for years to come.