Your guide to a kid-friendly city
Sure, we’re technically headed into summer in this hemisphere, but Seattle parents know it’s always wise to keep several indoor-activity ideas in their back pockets. And there’s no activity more active (read: exhausting) for kids than splashing about in a swimming pool.
Of course, wearing out the young ones is not without some amount of effort on your part. There’s the change of clothing, the locker room assists, the pool toys (where allowed) and the schlepping of lunch or snacks (not to mention the odd neighborhood friend or two who might have begged to accompany you).
Depending upon the pool and the ages of your kids, you may also be required to get in with them, but there are worse ways to spend some time with the family! We’ve done the research for you, so make a note of the swimming pools most convenient to your neighborhood all around the Seattle area, and tuck that list in your back pocket!
Note: Everyone these days seems to have staffing issues, and area pools are no exception. Please be patient when you find open hours adjusted to allow for adequate and safe pool staffing.
Lynnwood Recreation Center 18900 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood 98036 425-670-5732
In addition to the diving board and slide, the Lynnwood pool features a lazy river, hot tubs and a sauna.
Monday – Friday, 5:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. For more family friendly things to do, news, events and travel, sign up for Seattle's Child newslettersSign Up
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Snohomish Aquatic Center 516 Maple Ave., Snohomish 98290 360-568-8030
The Snohomish Aquatic Center offers a lap pool, warm-water pool, lazy river, spray-play area, two shallow areas (one with a zero-depth entry) and a large, enclosed water slide. A very special feature is the FlowRider machine for simulated surfing (kids over 42 inches can ride boogie boards, those over 52 inches can ride the stand-up board).
Monday – Friday, 5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday – Sunday, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Weyerhauser Aquatic Center 650 SW Campus Drive, Federal Way 206-477-4444
The Weyerhauser pool offers two separate swimming areas: the main pool and a recreational pool with a pirate’s-cove theme. Since it is a popular venue for swim meets, check for possible cancellations before heading out.
Safe N Sound Swimming 2040 Westlake Ave. N, Seattle 98109 206-285-9279
Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday, closed
Bellevue Aquatic Center 601 143rd Ave. NE, Bellevue 98007 425-452-4444 Website
The pool has a diving board and water slide.
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, closed INDOOR POOLS, NORTH SEATTLE
Meadowbrook Pool 10515 35th Ave. NE, Seattle 98104 206-684-4989
Meadowbrook is a 25-yard, six-lane swimming pool with diving boards, rope swing and ADA wheelchair lift.
Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, closed
Helene Madison Pool 13401 Meridian Ave. N, Seattle 98133 206-684-4979 Website
This newly renovated pool has a teaching pool, 1- and 3-meter diving boards, an ADA lift and portable access stairs.
Monday, 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, closed Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ballard Pool 1471 NW 67th St., Seattle 98117 206-684-4094 Special features at Ballard Pool include a slide and rope swing. Website
Monday, 5:45 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday – Friday, 8:45 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Saturday: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Evans Pool 7201 East Green Lake Drive N, Seattle 98115 206-684-4961 Website
TEMPORARILY CLOSED INDOOR POOLS, CENTRAL SEATTLE
Medger Evers Pool 500 23rd Ave., Seattle 98122 206-684-4766
Medger Evers is a 25-yard, six-lane pool with diving board, rope swing, sauna, ADA lift and portable access stairs.
YMCA Multiple locations in greater Seattle area. Membership required. Many locations have a pool; check website for specifics. Website INDOOR POOLS, EASTSIDE
Mary Wayte Pool 8815 SE 40th, Mercer Island 98040 206-588-1117 Website
Monday – Friday, 5:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Juanita Aquatics Center 10601 NE 132nd St., Kirkland 98034 425-936-1627 Website
Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Samena Swim and Recreation Club 15231 Lake Hills Blvd., Bellevue 98007 425-746-1160 Website
Samena offers both indoor and outdoor pools.
Monday – Friday, 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. INDOOR POOLS, SOUTH SEATTLE
Rainier Beach Pool 8825 Rainier Ave. S, Seattle 98118 206-386-1925 Website
Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Sunday, closed INDOOR POOLS, NORTH OF SEATTLE
Mountlake Terrace Pool 5303 228th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace 98043 425-776-9173 Website
Mountlake Terrace Pool has a water basketball hoop, spray toys and a lazy river.
Monday – Friday, 5:45 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Sunday, closed INDOOR POOLS, SOUTH OF SEATTLE
Lindbergh Pool 16740 128th Ave. SE, Renton 98058 425-204-4440 Website
Monday – Thursday, 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday, 6 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Saturday – Sunday, closed
Tukwila Pool 4414 S 144th St., Tukwila 98168 206-267-2350 Website
Special features include a slide and diving board.
Monday – Friday, 5:45 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Mount Rainier Pool 22722 19th Ave. S, Des Moines 98198 206-824-4722 Website
Monday, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., 4 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., 4 – 8 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., 4 – 7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. OTHER LOCATIONS (INDOOR)
Evergreen Community Aquatic Center 606 SW 116th St., Seattle 98146 206-588-2297 Website
Monday – Friday, 5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Sunday, closed
Southwest Pool 2801 SW Thistle St., Seattle 98126 206-684-7440 Website
Monday, Noon – 8 p.m. Tuesday, Noon – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Noon – 8 p.m. Thursday, Noon – 7:30 p.m. Friday, Noon – 6 p.m.
Queen Anne Pool 1920 1st Ave. W, Seattle WA 98119 206-386-4282
This pool features two diving boards, a rope swing and a sauna
Monday, closed Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 8 – 9 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, closed OUTDOOR POOLS
Colman Pool 8603 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle 98163 206-684-7494 Website
In addition to the fun of swimming outdoors in a saltwater pool, Colman features include a diving board and water slide.
Peter Kirk Pool 340 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033 425-587-3335 Website
Daily, noon – 4 p.m. in 50-minute intervals. See website for details.
Lowery C. “Pop” Mounger Pool 2535 32nd Ave. W, Seattle 98199 206-684-4708 Website
Open June 25 – September 5 Check website for details
Yost Pool 9535 Bowdoin Way, Edmonds 98020 425-771-1346 Website
Sunday – Thursday, 6 a.m. – 7:45 p.m. Friday, 6 – 8 am, Noon – 7:45 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Fircrest Swimming Pool 545 Contra Costa Ave., Fircrest 98466 253-327-1213 Website
Monday – Friday: 12:30 – 4 p.m., 7 – 8:30 p.m. Saturday, 12:30 – 5 p.m., 6 – 8 p.m. Sunday, 12:30 – 5 p.m., 6 – 8 p.m.
Stewart Heights Pool 5715 Reginald Gutierrez Lane, Tacoma 98404 253-404-3925 Website
The Stewart Heights Pool offers a water slide, lazy river, bubble pool, water basketball and tumble buckets.
Opens July 5; check website for open hours.
Kandle Pool 5302 N 26th St., Tacoma 98406 253-404-3920 Website
Five feet deep at its deepest end, Kandle Pool offers a gradual entry. There’s a separate shallow tot pool and sprayground.
Opens July 5; check website for open hours.
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