Fortuna Community Pool
Fortuna Is Getting A Community Pool!
The ERV Community Center Foundation is building a community aquatic facility in Fortuna, with construction funded by the McLean Foundation. The project fills a critical gap in the Eel River Valley, where there is currently no community pool available.
THE VISION
The community pool is envisioned as a facility serving all ages and abilities.
Programming may include:
- Swim lessons
- Recreation
- Therapy services
- Water safety education
- Wellness opportunities
- Partnerships with local organizations and schools
FACILITY DESIGN
The proposed aquatic center will be housed in a natatorium — a building that includes a swimming pool.
Design features under consideration include:
- The ability to open the roof and sides
- Year-round use of the facility
The site is located between the Gene Lucas Community Center and the Humboldt Senior Resource Center on the McLean Campus.
PROJECT STATUS
- ERV is working with a local engineering firm on a design.
- A pre-application for permits with the City of Fortuna has been submitted.
- Discussions are underway about having the building constructed by a local contractor.
Once the design is finalized, permits are acquired, and a specific budget is established, the project can move forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
The ERV Community Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that owns and operates the Gene Lucas Community Center.
The McLean Foundation is a separate 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization providing funding for the construction of the aquatic facility.
This project is not affiliated with the City of Fortuna, funded by the City, or involved with any past pool funds.
The ERV Community Center Foundation, owner of the Gene Lucas Community Center, will own and operate the pool and ensure its long-term sustainability.
The McLean Foundation is funding the construction of the aquatic facility.
ERV will work with community partners to provide a range of programs including swim lessons, recreation, therapy services, water safety, and wellness opportunities. Discussions are also underway about potential partnerships with schools.
There is no community or therapy pool in the Eel River Valley or Southern Humboldt. Humboldt County has a high drowning rate despite being surrounded by rivers, lakes, and the ocean. A local aquatic facility will expand access to swim instruction, safety, and wellness.
The facility is planned for the McLean Campus in Fortuna, between the Gene Lucas Community Center and the Humboldt Senior Resource Center.
The aquatic center will be housed in a natatorium, a building that includes a swimming pool. Features under consideration include the ability to open the roof and sides to allow year-round use with an open ventilation system.
Due to site and foundation requirements, the pool will be limited to five feet deep.
ERV is working with a local engineering firm on design and anticipates filing a pre-application for permits with the City of Fortuna in the near future.