P.O.O.L. Foundation, Inc. with the City of Raymond is providing leadership and resources to renovate the Dr. O.R. Nevitt Memorial swimming pool. When complete the project will offer aquatic, recreational and social programs for all member of the community. This project will renovate the existing swimming pool built in 1955. Operated by the City of Raymond for 26 years, timber downturn, high operational cost, extensive renovation needs, facility deterioration led to the closure in 1981. Renovation will include remodeling of the bathhouse and lobby, mechanical systems, pool tank and deck and addition of a water slide and water toys. The facility will meet all ADA requirements. A needs assessment survey was conducted and the results indicated an overwhelming support of renovation the existing swimming pool. Approximately 8,000-10,000 people live in the primary and secondary service areas and are targeted in the planning of the pool renovation. A long list of community members have participated in preliminary fund raising projects to secure funding to keep the project going. The incidence of drowning in Pacific County exceeds that of the State of WA by almost 3 to 1. The project will make swim instruction and water safety available to all ages, which will contribute to reduction of drowning incidents. The City of Raymond has high, low and moderate income population and without financial assistance this much needed facility will not be a reality.