When the kids are restless, there’s no better way to provide a workout than to take them for a public swim. It’s a workout for parents with all the items to schlep along, the noise of the pool, and running the risk that your toddler will dash out of the locker room, you’ll have no choice but to pursue in the nude.
On the other hand, after an hour or so of pool play, your kids will pose far less threat to your furniture and the house will be a more peaceful place.
Indoor Pools: Multi-activity
Lynnwood Recreation Center
18900 44th Ave W, Lynnwood 98036 | 425-670-5732 | Fees: $7.50/adult, $7.50/teen (13-17), $7.50/child (2-12), free for 2 and under
The Lynnwood Rec Center pool offers waterslides, a lazy river, a water play area with tipping water buckets and a family hot tub. Accordingly, open and recreational swims routinely sell out, so it’s a good idea to arrive early or call ahead to make sure they have tickets (you can do this up to two weeks in advance). Note that there are sometimes lap swims going on concurrently. Schedules may change due to staffing challenges. Check times on the Rec Center schedule.
Weyerhauser Aquatic Center
650 SW Campus Dr., Federal Way | 206-477-4444 | Fees: $3.25 for rec swim, $5 for adult
The Weyerhauser pool features two separate swimming areas: their main pool and a recreational pool with a pirate’s cove theme. This is a popular venue for swim meets, so check for possible cancellations before heading out. For more information, check the swim schedule.
Snohomish Aquatic Center
516 Maple Ave., Snohomish 98290 | 360-568-8030 | Fees: $9 for drop-in (3 and older)
Snohomish Aquatic Center features a ton of great water features for kids of various ages: a lap pool; a warm-water pool, a lazy river; a massive, enclosed waterslide; a spray-play section and two shallow areas for smaller kids (one that’s a zero-depth entry zone for tiny kids or folks with physical limitations). Coolest of all, there’s a FlowRider machine for simulated surfing. Kids over 42 inches can ride boogie boards, and kids over 52 inches can ride the stand-up board. They have a new Splash Pass annual or 3-month option! Check the pool schedule for more information.
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Indoor pools: Seattle Parks and Recreation
Seattle has eight indoor pools with regular public swim times. Children under six or under 48 inches in height must stay within arm’s-length of an accompanying adult.
There are four types of swim:
Public Swims: aAll age groups are invited (all pools)
Family Swims: Geared toward kids and caregivers who are in the water with them (Ballard, Madison, Meadowbrook, Queen Anne, Rainier Beach)
Pool Playland: For kids five and under with accompanying caregivers (Ballard, Madison, Meadowbrook, Queen Anne, Rainier Beach)
Women’s Single-Gender Swims: During which all swimmers and pool staff are female and pool windows are covered (ages 10 and up at Meadowbrook, 12 and up at Rainier Beach).
Fees: $7.50/adult, $5.50/youth (1-17)
Ballard Pool
1471 NW 67th St., Seattle 98107 | 206-684-4094
Ballard Pool has six swimming lanes, a diving board, rope swing, slide and a warm-water pool, in addition to family changing rooms. The pool will be closed on March 6, 2025. For more information check the pool schedule.
Evans Pool
7201 E Green Lake Dr. N, Seattle 98115 | 206-684-4961
This Green Lake neighborhood pool is open with a shortened schedule. Check on Facebook and website for more details. See Holiday closure dates here.
Madison Pool
13401 Meridian Ave. N, Seattle 98133 | 206-684-4979
This pool has six lanes, a teaching pool with shallow water for lessons and two diving boards, one at one meter and one at three meters. One advantage of this arrangement is that there are times when kids can do a public swim in the teaching pool, while a caregiver does laps in the main pool. The pool will be closed on March 6, 2025. For more information check out the Madison Pool schedule.
Meadowbrook Pool
10515 35th Ave. NE, Seattle 98125 | 206-684-4989
Meadowbook’s six-lane pool has one- and three-meter diving boards, rope swing, sauna and family changing rooms. Due to staffing shortages, expect schedules to change. The pool will be closed on March 6, 2025. Check out the pool schedule here.
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Medgar Evers Pool
500 23rd Ave., Seattle 98122 | 206-684-4766
Medgar Ever Pool is open for the season and offers lap swim, water fitness classes, pool playland, recreation swim and more. See closure dates here.
Queen Anne Pool
1920 1st Ave. W, Seattle 98119 | 206-386-4282
Queen Anne Pool is open for the season with a variety of swim options for everyone, with a brief maintenance closure Feb 17-March 2, 2025. See closure dates and holidays here.
Rainier Beach Pool
8825 Rainier Ave. S, Seattle 98118 | 206-386-1925
The pool at Rainier Beach has several amenities, including a giant slide, lazy river, spray feature, warm pool, spa and sauna. Check out the swim schedule and Holiday and regular closure dates for Rainier Beach Pool. It will be closed for maintenance March 17-30, 2025.
Southwest Pool
2801 SW Thistle St, Seattle 98126 | 206-684-7440
The Southwest Pool offers six lanes and two diving boards, a 102-degree therapy pool and a sauna. See Holiday and regular closure dates here. The pool will be closed March 6, 2025. Check their Facebook page before arriving. For pool times check out the Southwest Pool schedule.
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Indoor Pools: South of Seattle
Evergreen Community Aquatic Center
606 SW 116th St, Seattle | 206-588-2297 | Fees: $7/adult, $6/youth
This White Center neighborhood pool has public swims as well as gender-specific swims. For more information about times check out the Aquatic Center schedule.
Tukwila Pool
4414 S 144th St., Tukwila | 206-267-2350 | Fees: 5.75/youth, $8/adult (residents)
Among the amenities: a diving board and a slide. They have open swims and family swims. The pool slide is closed due to staff shortages. Also open swim is only open to the first 50 participants. Please call ahead to see if the pool is at capacity. For more information on swim times, check out the Tukwila schedule here.
Mount Rainier Pool
22722 19th Ave. S, Des Moines | 206-824-4722 | Fees: $7.25/adult non-resident, $6.75/adult resident, $4.75/youth non-resident, $4.75/youth resident.
This is a six-lane pool with a movable bulkhead between deep and shallow ends. Some drop-in programs. For more information about pool times and closure dates, check the swim schedule.
Lindbergh Pool
16740 128th Ave SE Renton, WA 98058 | 425-204-4440 | Fees: $5.25/adult, $5.25/youth, punch passes are available
The six-lane Lindbergh Pool includes a diving board and family locker room. Some services are phasing in, so best to call ahead. Check out the swim schedule for more information.
Hazen Pool
1101 Hoquiam Ave NE, Renton 98059 | 425-204-4230 | Fees: $5.25 for youth and adult
Open swim: Jan 10, 17, Feb 28 (Fridays, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.). Not offering swim lessons at the moment.
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Indoor Pools: Eastside
Bellevue Aquatic Center
601 143rd Ave. NE, Bellevue 98007 | 425-452-4444 | Fees: $7/adult, $6/youth
Bellevue Aquatic features two pools, one for lap swimming and the other is a warm-water pool for therapeutic use. The lap pool features a diving board and a 10-foot slide. Open swims sometimes coincide with lap swims. See holiday closure dates here. View the Aquatic Center schedule here.
Mary Wayte Pool
8815 SE 40th St, Mercer Island 98040 | 206-588-1117 | Fees: $7.50/adult, $5.50/youth, offers 10 punch card
Mercer Island’s pool has shallow and deep areas separated by a bulkhead. There are lots of open and family swim hours available in the shallow pool, some of them coinciding with lap swims in the deep pool. Please reserve your spot for individual or family swim. View the swim schedule for more information.
Julius Boehm Pool
50 SE Clark St, Issaquah 98027 | 425-837-3350 | Fees: $6/adult, $5/youth, $15/family
This Issaquah pool has shallow and deep areas separated by a bulkhead., with recreational swims daily. Passes include use of the fitness area and open gym as well as the pool. View the Julius Boehm schedule of swims for day and time information.
Juanita Aquatics Center
10601 NE 132nd St, Kirkland 98034 | 425-936-1627 | Fees: $7.50/drop in
This pool in Kirkland has open swim times several days per week; it’s a good idea to check the website before you go. The swims may be canceled for swim meets, particularly on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Offers family punch passes. Check the Juanita Aquatics schedule for more information.
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Indoor Pools: North of Seattle
Mountlake Terrace Pool
5303 228th St SW, Mountlake Terrace 98043 | 425-776-9173 | Fees: $7.25/adult (resident)/ $8/adult (non resident), $6/children (resident)/ $6.75/childnren (non-resident)
Mountlake Terrace’s pool features a lazy river and a leisure pool with an entry that mimics a beach. Check out the Mountlake Terrace Pool schedule for open swim times.
