With news that Colman Pool is scheduled to open June 19th, I decided it was time to dig out all my notes on local pools, wading pools and spray parks. While not everything is opening this year there are still plenty of ways to have fun on a hot day.
And if you have older kiddos, check out my paddleboard/kayaking post.
Detailed map
Wading Pools / Spray Parks—June 26 through September 6
Wading Pool Hotline: (206) 684-7796—updated daily by 9:30AM
Website: https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/sprayparks-and-wading-pools
Wading pools open on days when the weather forecast is for 70 degrees or above and will close during the day if there is thunder and lighting. Schedules are different for every wading pool, and some are not opening at all this year, so make sure to confirm the days and hours of operation online or over the phone since it's subject to change. Swim diapers are required for kids that are not potty trained.
Delridge—
4458 Delridge Way SW
- Play area, skate park and community center with bathrooms all close by.
- Parking: Main lot by the community center is closest to the wading pool. Street parking and a small lot also available by soccer fields.
2805 SW Holden Street
- Play area and restrooms close by.
- Parking: On the street. Closest to the wading pool is on SW Holden on the north side of the park.
2700 California Ave SW
- Play area and community center with restrooms close by.
- Parking: Small lot on the south side of the community center but street parking on the north or east side of the park is closest to the wading pool.
1100 SW Cloverdale Street
- Only spray park on the peninsula. Play area and restrooms close by.
- Parking: On the street.
8600 Fauntleroy Way SW
- Play area and restrooms close by.
- Parking: North lot is closest to the wading pools but street parking can get you even closer, just be aware of no parking signs for the ferry lane.
Pools
Colman Pool @ Lincoln Park—Open June 19 through September 6
8011 Fauntleroy Way SW
(206) 684-7494
- Features: Outdoor saltwater pool with a spectacular beach view plus diving board, water slide, ADA lift and portable access stairs. Deep water swim test required for swimmers under 18 years old.
- Notes: This year it will be operating at reduced capacity and shorter swim sessions. For schedule, fees and more info click here.
- Parking: South lot is closest to the pool. You’ll then have to walk about a half mile down the main path along the beach.
2801 SW Thistle Street (inside the Southwest Teen Life Center)
(206) 684-7440
- Features: Indoor pool with 2 diving boards, spa, sauna, ADA lift and portable access stairs. Two locker rooms with showers and one family changing room on the pool deck. Deep water swim test required for swimmers under 18 years old. For schedule, fees and more info click here.
- Parking: Large lot.
Other options
Membership-based but some offer lessons to non-members too.
Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club
11003 31st Avenue SW
- Open swim, swim lessons, swim teams (swim, dive, synchro and water polo). Long waitlist for membership.
2629 SW Andover Street
- Lap swim, family swim and swim lessons
3622 SW Snoqualmie Street
- Lap swim, family swim, swim lessons. Not currently but in other years, has swim team.
