The City of Redmond is hosting several events for community members to participate in facilitated discussions about the future of Redmond’s community centers and provide their feedback about the urgency to take action, priorities for amenities and center types, location for new facilities and potential partnerships.

Residents can attend the events or contact the city to arrange a meeting for their community group. These gatherings are kid-friendly and light snacks will be provided.

Rose Hill Middle School – 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21

VALA at Redmond Town Center – 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22

SoulFood Coffee House – 1 p.m. Feb. 23

Highland Middle School (Overlake Village area of Bellevue) – 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27

The existing community centers, 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.