Osborn Aquatic Center Updates

The Corvallis School District and the City of Corvallis have rescheduled their upcoming community information meeting on the Osborn Aquatic Center to Monday, September 29, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at Linus Pauling Middle School.

The meeting was originally set for September 22 but was rescheduled to avoid a conflict with the first evening of Rosh Hashanah. The city and the district regret this oversight and appreciate the community members who brought it to their attention.

The purpose of the meeting is to share the results of the recently completed full facilities assessment of the Osborn Aquatic Center and invite community members to help identify priorities for repairs and improvements.

Community members are encouraged to attend and join the conversation.

Event Details
Date: Monday, September 29, 2025
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Location: Linus Pauling Middle School

Small group discussions, input, and engagement opportunities will follow a presentation.

The district planned to send out information and a survey in March, followed by a community input meeting on April 23. Before moving forward, we decided it was important to understand the full condition of the Osborn Aquatic Center, not just the roof. This will help us understand what bringing the facility back to full use would cost.

We are postponing the community survey and the April 23 community meeting until the facility assessment is complete. Knowing the actual cost helps people provide the best feedback on potential solutions. The Corvallis School District has hired Scott Edwards Architecture to complete a full facilities assessment to support this work. We expect to have their report by the end of June.

We are also hopeful about possible funding support. Senator Sara Gelser Blouin has requested $5 million in state funding for Osborn. If approved, this funding would make a big difference in helping us complete needed repairs. We will find out if the funding is approved at the end of the current legislative session.

Next Steps

After the full facilities assessment is finished, we will send out a survey and hold a community meeting. This will help us hear feedback on possible solutions.

In the meantime, outdoor activities, including swim lessons, have resumed on a limited basis at Osborn. Visit www.corvallisoregon.gov/osborn to learn more and register.

The Corvallis School District met with the following community partners:

• The City of Corvallis
• Benton County
• Benton Community Foundation
• Corvallis Public Schools Foundation
• Corvallis Aquatics Team
• Oregon Swim

The purpose of this meeting was to discuss how these agencies could work together to look at funding opportunities to address this gap in our community.