Hale Pass Park

Hale Pass Project Update

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Upgrades and renovations on the Arletta Schoolhouse are planned at Hale Pass Park to include: addressing ADA access for the building and restrooms, ingress and egress, well replacement, upgrades to plumbing and electrical systems, and building structural improvements. Plans also include revising the building layout with kitchen and restrooms receiving significant upgrades.

Removal and replacement of the school building roof has been completed including: Replacement of vents with ridge vent and low-profile vents and removal the chimney.

Driftmier Architects have performed site visits and assessment work. The assessment documents are available below.

Following several reviews of the assessment, PenMet staff has worked with Driftmier Architects to develop a renovation plan, including schematic design drawings and a cost estimate.

The entire park covers over 4 acres, including a ball field, picnic shelter, tennis courts, forest land, and the Arletta Schoolhouse.

Arletta Schoolhouse Plan Set 201028
Hale Pass Renovation Update 200326
HP Schematic Design (Before-After)
HP Facility Assessment Draft 200316
Hales Pass Renovation RFQ Pre-Submittal Mtg
Hales Pass Renovation RFQ Q&A
Project Scope RFQ-PA

Project Background and Update

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Location

3507 Ray Nash Dr. NW, Gig Harbor WA 98335

Background and Overview

In 1950, local community groups including the Horsehead Bay Community Club consolidated to form the Hales Pass Improvement Club. In 1959, after the 1938 WPA (Works Progress Administration) building was no longer needed as a public school, the Club purchased the property along with the 1940 WPA picnic shelter to serve the community as a civic and recreation center.
The site covers over 4 acres, including a ball field, picnic shelter, tennis courts, forest land, and the community hall.
In 1970-71 the Hales Pass Improvement Club donated the property to Pierce County to serve as a park. Pierce County Parks managed the property until 2010 when the park was transferred to PenMet Parks.

PenMet has two projects in progress at Hale Pass Park and the Arletta School House:

Replacement of roof (on the school building)

  • Remove and replace school building roof, replace vents with ridge vent and low-profile vents, remove the chimney
    Building renovation

Building Renovation

  • ADA access from parking to, and into the building, ADA parking, ADA access to restrooms, electrical systems, plumbing systems, kitchen facilities including appliances, well replacement, roof on shelter and walkway

The District hosted a special meeting-open house on January 27th, 2020 at 7 p.m. in the building currently located at 3507 Ray Nash Dr. NW, Gig Harbor WA 98335.

Budget

The budget for the project is anticipated as $521,986.25

Project Documents

Hale Pass Renovation Update 200326
HP Schematic Design (Before-After)
HP Facility Assessment Draft 200316
Hales Pass Renovation RFQ Pre-Submittal Mtg
Hales Pass Renovation RFQ Q&A
Public Meeting Handouts
Project Scope RFQ-PA