The Seattle Park wading pool openings will be staggered in 2024. Saturday, June 22 (2024) is the first day at Green Lake, Lincoln Park, Volunteer Park, and Van Asselt Community Center wading pools. See all wading pool opening updates here.
Wading pools are a great warm-day activity for parents with young children. Shallow, bordered, and usually within toddling distance of a playground, the wading pools are an easier way to cool off than the beach when the kids are small. Break out the bathing suits (and snacks) and head for one near you.
Is it warm enough for the wading pools to open today?
Wading pools are open on clear days with a forecast of 70 degrees or higher. Call the Wading Pool Hotline to verify hours and open/closed status the day of your visit – (206) 684-7796. Seattle Parks and Rec’s Facebook page is another way to get the most updated information regarding wading pool information. Note on the schedule below that not all pools are open on all days.
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Seattle/Central
Pack a picnic and stay awhile. Splash in the city’s largest wading pool while soaking in the city views. A nearby playground is a plus.
Hours: Noon to 7 p.m. daily. Open from June 22 to September 2, 2024
Address: 1417 E Highland Dr, Seattle, WA 98112
This little neighborhood park features a wading pool, playground, and sandbox.
Hours: Noon to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, & Sunday. Open from June 24 through August 18, 2024.
Address: 1912 Warren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Beacon Hill Playfield Wading Pool
A neighborhood park located next to Beacon Hill Elementary, this park features a basketball court, playground, a soccer field and ball field.
Hours: Noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Open from June 26 through August 15, 2024.
Address: 1902 13th Ave. S., Seattle
North Seattle
Soundview Playfield Wading Pool
Along with a wading pool, this park offers ball fields, a playground, walking trails and lots of green space for picnicking.
Hours: Noon to 7 p.m., Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Open from June 24 to August 18, 2024.
Address: 1590 NW 90th St., Seattle
Hours: Noon to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Open From June 25 to August 14, 2024.
Address: 9053 First Ave. NW
Hours: Noon to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Open from June 28 through August 17, 2024.
Address: 5520 Ravenna Ave. NE
Bitter Lake Playfield Wading Pool
This cute neighborhood wading pool is next to the Bitter Lake Community Center. There are also ball fields and a playground.
Hours: Noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Open from June 26 through August 16, 2024.
Address: 13035 Linden Ave. N., Seattle
Tots love this little wading pool, tucked in Wedgwood near Ravenna. After splashing, check out the fun playground or take a scooter stroll around the little bike path.
Hours: Noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Open from June 25 to August 15, 2024.
Address: 7700 25th Ave. NE, Seattle
Gilman Playground’s features include ballfields, tennis courts, a play area, and wading pool.
Hours: Noon to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Opens June 28 until August 17, 2024.
Address: 923 NW 54th St.
You can’t beat the location, with the playground, boat rentals, and ice cream all within walking distance.
Hours: Noon to 7 p.m. daily. Open from June 22 to September 2, 2024.
Address: Wallingford Ave N. and, East Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, WA 98115
Green Lake wading pool (photo: Seattle Parks and Recreation)
Peppi’s Playground Wading Pool
Next to Leschi Elementary School, this park has unique play equipment, mature trees, and a large central wading pool.
Hours: Noon to 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Open from June 24 to August 13, 2024.
Address: 3233 E Spruce St.
View Ridge Playfield Wading Pool
Hours: Noon to 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday. June 24 to August 18, 2024
Address: 4408 NE 70th St.
Wallingford Playfield Wading Pool
This facility has a recently updated, accessible playground, lots of picnic spots and a native plant garden.
Hours: Noon to 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Open from June 27 to August 17, 2024.
Address: 4219 Wallingford Ave. N
West Seattle / South Seattle
This is a wanna-be skater’s dream wading pool. Kids can take a dip while watching the cool skaters and BMX bikers do their thing at the nearby skatepark.
Hours: Noon to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Open from June 26 to August 16, 2024.
Address: 4501 Delridge Way SW, Seattle
This park also has ballfields, an updated play area and views of Mount Rainier.
Hours: Noon to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday. Open from June 24 through August 18, 2024.
Address: 2805 SW Holden St.
This wading pool has some nearby perks: beaches, a fantastic playground, and a big, heated saltwater pool with a water slide. Bring the entire family and make a day out of it.
Hours: Noon to 7 p.m. Daily. Open from June 22 through Sept. 2, 2024.
Address: 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle
Van Asselt Community Center Wading Pool
This Beacon Hill park features a playground and a wading pool.
Hours: Noon to 7 p.m. Daily. Open from June 22 through Sept. 2, 2024.
Address: 2820 S. Myrtle St., Seattle
Powell Barnett Park Wading Pool
Cool play area with climbing structures, basketball hoop, and lots of green space.
Hours: Noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Open from June 26 through August 18, 2024.
Address: 352 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Seattle
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