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Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center Celebrates 35 Years of Excellence

October 28, 2026

On October 28th, in collaboration with the Seattle Sports Commission, I hosted an event to honor the remarkable history and significant milestones of the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center. This celebration recognized its 35 years as a world-class venue for competitive swimming, diving, and community events, with the participation of King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, King County Councilmember Steffanie Fain, and local civic and business leaders.

Group photo.
CM von Reichbauer with King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, Jake Weyerhauser, David Sabey, and Beth Knox.

The event also honored the 35-year leadership and enduring legacy of founding director Mike Dunwiddie, as well as the dedicated staff whose efforts have established the Aquatic Center as a vital part of sports and recreation in South King County.

Group photo with CM Fain holding recognition document.
CM von Reichbauer with Des Moines Deputy Mayor Gene Achziger, Sabey Corporation President Joe Sabey, Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell, Regional Aquatic Center Coordinator Mike Dunwiddie, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, King County Councilmember Steffanie Fain, and Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus.

Thirty-six years ago, a team led by George Weyerhaeuser, Project Developer David Sabey, and me, representing the public sector, brought an idea to build a world-class aquatic center in South King County. Today, the facility remains as a regional resource that has provided King County residents with a world-class facility to enrich their lives through participating in aquatics

Three people at the podium.
CM von Reichbauer with the late George Weyerhaeuser and David Sabey at a previous aquatic center celebration.