What is the PERC?
The Poulsbo Events and Recreation Center (PERC) is a concept for a multi-use recreational and events center. With the financial support of the Kitsap Public Facilities District and the encouragement of the Kitsap community, the City of Poulsbo is undertaking the planning of the new facility. The PERC is a collaboration between the City of Poulsbo, the Kitsap Public Facilities District (KPFD) and the community to create a new public facility in Poulsbo. The PERC will include outdoor sports fields, indoor recreation and events spaces.

A Feasibility Report was developed 2020-2023 which considered the community’s input to uses, a market analysis to identify viable uses, and site plan on how best to fit the desired uses on the site, among other elements. Through the development of the feasibility report, a three-phased approach to the PERC was identified. The PERC phased approach is summarized as:
Phase 1: Tournament Fields w/outdoor recreation elements
- Two tournaments/multi-use fields will be provided at the current PERC site. When combined with the two fields at Strawberry Fields, four tournament-sized turf fields would be available in Poulsbo. Desired outdoor recreational amenities will also be provided, designed to be integrated in the site to support and blend with the multi-use fields, such as sports courts (pickleball, basketball) , walking/jogging loop, playground structure, splash pad and other amenities.
Phase 2: Event and Recreation Building (dependent on additional acreage)
- Flexible event/meeting space(s) and classrooms to host varied-sized community events, recreational gym and programming, and supportive to the adjacent OC/WWU campus.
Phase 3: Outdoor Recreation Pool (dependent on additional acreage)
- Informed by the market analysis results on indoor aquatics’ saturated market, and Steering Committee input, an outdoor recreation pool was identified as the preferred aquatic option. An outdoor warmwater recreation pool with resort-type features, such as cabanas, lazy river, play/splash features and lush landscaping were identified as options to set the PERC pool apart as a destination facility.
A phased approach allows the City and KPFD to move forward with Phase 1, while exploring additional sites for future phases and develop a long-term funding strategy. The PERC Phase 1 represents the best option to begin the development of PERC that can be funded at this time.
Update – January 2023
opens in a new windowFinal Feasibility Studyopens PDF file
Appendices:
- 10.1.1 A – Fall 2020 PERC Community Survey Summary Resultsopens PDF file
- 10.1.1 B – Fall 2020 PERC Community Survey Resultsopens PDF file
- 10.1.2 A – March 2021 PERC Community Open House Questionnaire Resultsopens PDF file
- 10.1.2 B – March 2021 PERC Community Open House Online Commentsopens PDF file
- opens in a new window10.1.2 C – March 2021 Community Chat Summaryopens PDF file
- 10.1.3 – Community Steering Committee Rosteropens PDF file
- 10.1.4 A – PERC Steering Committee Meeting #1 – January 28, 2021opens PDF file
- opens in a new window10.1.4 B- PERC Steering Committee Meeting #2 – June 10, 2021opens PDF file
- 10.1.4 C – PERC Steering Committee Meeting #3 – July 15, 2021opens PDF file
- 10.1.4 D – PERC Steering Committee Meeting #4 – September 9, 2021opens PDF file
- 10.1.4 E – PERC Steering Committee Meeting #5 – November 9, 2021opens PDF file
- 10.1.5 A – PERC SC Market Analysis Work Group Meeting #1 – March 16, 2021opens PDF file
- 10.1.5 B – PERC SC Market Analysis Work Group Meeting #2 – June 17, 2021opens PDF file
- 10.2.1 – PERC Final Market Analysis, prepared by BERK Consulting; November 2022opens PDF file
- 10.2.2 – Use of Central Kitsap School District Sporting Facilities for Tournaments, May 24, 2022opens PDF file
- 10.3.1 – PERC Final Site Concept, prepared by ARC Architects; October 2022opens PDF file
- 10.4.1 – PERC Management Plan Memo, prepared by BERK Consulting; November 2022opens PDF file
- 10.5.1 A – Memo on Metropolitan Park Districts, dated 3/9/2017 from Associate Planner Colemanopens PDF file
- 10.5.1 B – Bond Financing by Metropolitan Park Districts, from Foster Garveyopens PDF file
- 10.5.1 C – Park District Options Comparison Table, from Foster Garveyopens PDF file
- opens in a new window10.5.2 – 63-20 Financing Structure, from MSRCopens PDF file
Timeline and Phasing
2020-2023 Feasibility Study
- Community input of uses
- Market analysis to identify viable uses
- Management plan to identify operations considerations
- Site concept plan to fit desired uses on the site
- Financial analysis to identify funding options
- Development of Feasibility Report
2023-2024 Design and Development
- Final site plan development and approval
- Site engineering
- Capital funding strategies, agreements and actions
- Permitting
- Construction plans and specifications
2025-2026 Construction
- PERC Phase 1 Fields First
- Site development
- Lighted all-season turf fields
- Shelters, restrooms, and concession buildings
- Parks and Recreation facilities – playground, walking path, water play feature, sports courts, other amenities
- Ribbon Cutting
Phase 2 PERC Recreation and Event Building and Phase 3 Outdoor Aquatics are contingent upon additional land acquisition and funding.
Project Documents
General Information
Steering Committee
General Info
Steering Committee Meeting #1
- opens in a new windowMeeting No. 1 Summaryopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowMeeting No. 1 Comment Summaryopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowZoom Meeting Video
- opens in a new windowPower Point Presentation No. 1opens PDF file
- opens in a new windowPower Point Presentation No. 2opens PDF file
- opens in a new windowMeeting No. 1 Committee Packetopens PDF file
Steering Committee Meeting #2
- opens in a new windowAgenda
- opens in a new windowZoom Meeting Video
- opens in a new windowMeeting No. 2 Power Point Presentationopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowMeeting No. 2 Packetopens PDF file (summary, list of attendees, comments summary)
Steering Committee Meeting #3
- Meeting No. 3 Agendaopens PDF file
- Zoom Meeting Video
- ARC Meeting No. 3 PowerPoint Presentationopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowMeeting No. 3 Packetopens PDF file (summary, list of attendees, comments summary)
Steering Committee Meeting #4
- Meeting No. 4 Agenda Packetopens PDF file
- Zoom Meeting Video
- ARC Meeting No. 4 PowerPoint Presentationopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowMeeting No. 4 Packetopens PDF file (summary, list of attendees, comments summary)
Steering Committee Meeting #5
Steering Committee Work Groups
Market Analysis Work Group
Community Survey Results
The City of Poulsbo hosted the first PERC online community preference survey October -November 2020 that was intended to solicit feedback on indoor recreation, outdoor recreation, events and City recreation programs. The preference survey was directly mailed to over 5,000 city resident addresses and emailed to over 10,000 households in the North Kitsap School District. Social media also generated 12,000 touches.
- opens in a new windowPERC Community Preference Survey Results #1 – Summaryopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowPERC Community Preference Survey Results – Full with all commentsopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowOutdoor Recreationopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowIndoor Recreationopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowEventsopens PDF file
Online Open House
- opens in a new windowPERC Community Open House Questionnaire Resultsopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowPERC Comment Form Resultsopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowPERC Online Community Chat Summaryopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowPERC Online Community Chat Powerpointopens PDF file
Live Zoom Community Chat Meeting Video Recordings:
- March 27, 2021 opens in a new windowCommunity Chat 1 Video
- March 30, 2021 opens in a new windowCommunity Chat 2 Video
Presentations and Minutes
City Council Presentations
- opens in a new windowOctober 14, 2020opens PDF file
- opens in a new windowDecember 16, 2020opens PDF file
- opens in a new windowSeptember 15, 2021opens PDF file
- opens in a new windowDecember 14, 2022opens PDF file
City Council Community Services Meeting Minutes
- opens in a new windowApril 8, 2020opens PDF file
- opens in a new windowMay 13, 2020opens PDF file
- opens in a new windowJuly 8, 2020opens PDF file
- opens in a new windowOctober 14, 2020opens PDF file
- opens in a new windowDecember 9, 2020opens PDF file
- opens in a new windowJanuary 13, 2021opens PDF file
- opens in a new windowFebruary 10, 2021opens PDF file
- opens in a new windowMarch 10, 2021opens PDF file
- opens in a new windowApril 14, 2021opens PDF file
- opens in a new windowJune 9, 2021opens PDF file
- opens in a new windowFebruary 9, 2022opens PDF file
- opens in a new windowJune 8, 2022opens PDF file
- opens in a new windowJuly 13, 2022 CCopens PDF file and opens in a new windowCommunity Servicesopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowAugust 10, 2022 CCopens PDF file and opens in a new windowCommunity Servicesopens PDF file
KPFD Presentations
- opens in a new windowOctober 26, 2020opens PDF file
- opens in a new windowMarch 22, 2021opens PDF file
- opens in a new windowJune 28, 2021opens PDF file
- opens in a new windowOctober 25, 2021opens PDF file
- opens in a new windowMarch 28, 2022opens PDF file
- opens in a new windowJuly 25, 2022opens PDF file
Feasibility Study
opens in a new windowFinal Feasibility Studyopens PDF file
Appendices:
- 10.1.1 A – Fall 2020 PERC Community Survey Summary Resultsopens PDF file
- 10.1.1 B – Fall 2020 PERC Community Survey Resultsopens PDF file
- 10.1.2 A – March 2021 PERC Community Open House Questionnaire Resultsopens PDF file
- 10.1.2 B – March 2021 PERC Community Open House Online Commentsopens PDF file
- opens in a new window10.1.2 C – March 2021 Community Chat Summaryopens PDF file
- 10.1.3 – Community Steering Committee Rosteropens PDF file
- 10.1.4 A – PERC Steering Committee Meeting #1 – January 28, 2021opens PDF file
- opens in a new window10.1.4 B- PERC Steering Committee Meeting #2 – June 10, 2021opens PDF file
- 10.1.4 C – PERC Steering Committee Meeting #3 – July 15, 2021opens PDF file
- 10.1.4 D – PERC Steering Committee Meeting #4 – September 9, 2021opens PDF file
- 10.1.4 E – PERC Steering Committee Meeting #5 – November 9, 2021opens PDF file
- 10.1.5 A – PERC SC Market Analysis Work Group Meeting #1 – March 16, 2021opens PDF file
- 10.1.5 B – PERC SC Market Analysis Work Group Meeting #2 – June 17, 2021opens PDF file
- 10.2.1 – PERC Final Market Analysis, prepared by BERK Consulting; November 2022opens PDF file
- 10.2.2 – Use of Central Kitsap School District Sporting Facilities for Tournaments, May 24, 2022opens PDF file
- 10.3.1 – PERC Final Site Concept, prepared by ARC Architects; October 2022opens PDF file
- 10.4.1 – PERC Management Plan Memo, prepared by BERK Consulting; November 2022opens PDF file
- 10.5.1 A – Memo on Metropolitan Park Districts, dated 3/9/2017 from Associate Planner Colemanopens PDF file
- 10.5.1 B – Bond Financing by Metropolitan Park Districts, from Foster Garveyopens PDF file
- 10.5.1 C – Park District Options Comparison Table, from Foster Garveyopens PDF file
- opens in a new window10.5.2 – 63-20 Financing Structure, from MSRCopens PDF file
Contact Us
Contact staff at opens in a new windowPERC@cityofpoulsbo.comcreate new email if you have any questions or comments. We appreciate your interest and involvement in the PERC.