Join Us For Mary Wayte Pool Renovation Celebration

Mercer Island, WA, January 7, 2026 – The Mercer Island School District invites the Mercer Island community to attend the Mary Wayte Pool Renovation Celebration on Friday, January 30 from 3:30pm-5pm at Mary Wayte Pool to celebrate a symbol of community, pride, and partnership.

The Renovation Celebration will include tours of the pool and remarks from Mary Wayte, City and County elected officials, and District staff. The pool is located at 8815 SE 40th. 

Backed by a $2 million investment by MISD through the community approved 2021 Capital and Technology Levy and a $2 million King County Grant, a two-phase capital renovation project at Mary Wayte Pool is nearing completion.

Phase 2 of the renovations will be completed by January 30 and include:

• New acoustical wall panels
• Installation of new non-slip epoxy flooring in the locker rooms and lobby area
• Replacement of the diving board, ADA pool access chairs and various pool accessories
• Exterior siding repairs.

Phase 1 of the renovations to Mary Wayte Pool were completed in mid-September with the pool reopening on September 16 after a temporary summer closure. These included new exit doors and hardware, pool bowl resurfacing, locker room upgrades, and the reconfiguration of the lobby to create a viewing area, reception desk, and restroom improvements.

We look forward to seeing our community at Mary Wayte Pool on January 30 as we celebrate the updates and renovations made to this important community asset.