The Seattle Park wading pool openings will be staggered in 2025. Saturday, June 21 (2025) 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
Volunteer Park Wading Pool | June 21 – Sept. 1, 2025 | 12-7 p.m. daily | 1417 E Highland Dr, Seattle | 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. Please call the Wading Pool Hotline to verify hours and open/closed status the day of your visit: (206) 684-7796.
East Queen Anne Wading Pool | June 23 – August 17, 2025 | 12-7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, & Sundays | 1912 Warren Ave N, Seattle | This little neighborhood park features a wading pool, playground, and sandbox.
Beacon Hill Playfield Wading Pool | June 25 – August 14, 2025 | 12-7 p.m. Wednesdays & Thursdays | 1902 13th Ave. S., Seattle | A neighborhood park located next to Beacon Hill Elementary, this park features a basketball court, playground, a soccer field and ball field.
North Seattle
Green Lake Wading Pool | June 21 – September 1, 2025 | 12-7 p.m. daily | Wallingford Ave N. and, East Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, WA 98115 | You can’t beat the location, with the playground, boat rentals, and ice cream all within walking distance.
Green Lake wading pool (photo: Seattle Parks and Recreation)
Peppi’s Playground Wading Pool | June 23 – August 12, 2025 | 12-7 p.m. Mondays & Tuesdays | 3233 E Spruce St., Seattle | Next to Leschi Elementary School, this park has unique play equipment, mature trees, and a large central wading pool.
Soundview Playfield Wading Pool | June 23 – August 17, 2025 | 12-7 p.m., Mondays, Saturdays, Sundays | 1590 NW 90th St., Seattle | Along with a wading pool, this park offers ball fields, a playground, walking trails and lots of green space for picnicking.
Sandel Playground Wading Pool | June 24 – August 13, 2025 | 12-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 9053 First Ave. NW, Seattle, 98117 |The park features a children’s play area, walkways, large open meadow, basketball hoops and the wading pool!
Dahl Playfield Wading Pool | June 24 – August 14, 2025 | 12-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays | 7700 25th Ave. NE, 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.
Bitter Lake Playfield Wading Pool | June 25 – August 15, 2025 | 12-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays | 13035 Linden Ave. N., Seattle | This cute neighborhood wading pool is next to the Bitter Lake Community Center. There are also ball fields and a playground.
Wallingford Playfield Wading Pool | June 26 to August 16, 2025 | 12-7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays | 4219 Wallingford Ave. N | This facility has an updated, accessible playground, lots of picnic spots and a native plant garden.
Ravenna Park Wading Pool | June 27 – August 16, 2025 | 12-7 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays | 5520 Ravenna Ave. NE, Seattle | Park features include a play area for children, a wading pool, ballfield, trails, and tennis courts.
Gilman Playground Wading Pool | June 27 – August 16, 2025 | 12-6 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays | 923 NW 54th St., Seattle | Gilman Playground’s features include ballfields, tennis courts, a play area, and wading pool.
View Ridge Playfield Wading Pool | (CLOSED FOR SUMMER 2025) | 4408 NE 70th St. |
West Seattle / South Seattle
Van Asselt Community Center Wading Pool | June 21 – Sept. 1, 2025 | 12-7 p.m. Daily | 2820 S. Myrtle St., Seattle | This Beacon Hill park features a playground and a wading pool.
Van Asselt Playground & Wading Pool (Photo courtesy: SeattleParks.gov).
Lincoln Park Wading Pool | June 21 through Sept. 1, 2025 | 12-7 p.m. Daily | 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle | 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.
E.C. Hughes Wading Pool | June 23 – August 17, 2025 | 12-7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, & Sundays | 2805 SW Holden St., Seattle | This park also has ballfields, an updated play area and views of Mount Rainier.
Delridge Wading Pool | June 25 – August 15, 2025 | 12-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays | 4501 Delridge Way SW, 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.
Powell Barnett Park Wading Pool | June 25 – August 17, 2025 | 12-7 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays | 352 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Seattle | Cool play area with climbing structures, basketball hoop, and lots of green space.
