Final public meeting for Redmond community set for tonight

The City of Redmond’s final event for community members to participate in facilitated discussions about the future of Redmond’s community centers will be at 6:30 p.m. tonight at Highland Middle School, 15027 Bel-Red Rd. in the Overlake Village area of Bellevue.

Attendees will have the opportunity to provide their feedback about the urgency to take action, priorities for amenities and center types, location for new facilities and potential partnerships.

The event is kid friendly and light snacks will be provided.

If residents are unable to attend, they can contact the city to arrange a meeting for their community group.

The existing community centers in Redmond, including their meeting spaces and recreation and aquatic centers, need replacement or repair, according to the city.

“The pool is on life support and the city is losing its lease for the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center. The pool has more than 90,000 visits per year and the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center has more than 170,000 visits per year. The loss of these facilities affects many individuals, community groups, sports teams and programs that are essential to families. Community members need to decide what to do next,” reads a city press release.

“We know the existing community centers are facing challenges, so these conversations with the community are really crucial to forging the right path forward,” said Parks and Recreation Director Maxine Whattam.

To learn more, visit www.redmondscommunitycenters.com.

For those who can’t attend a meeting, they can take the survey on the website.