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.