The 10 Best Public Swimming Pools in Seattle

Meadowbrook Pool

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This heated indoor swimming pool spans 25-yards and offers 6-lanes with diving boards. Also featuring a rope swing, ADA wheelchair lift, 1M diving board, 3M diving board, family changing rooms, and portable access stairs.

Google Review: “Love swimming here daily. Staff very friendly,and I enjoy the facilities available. I am losing a lot of weight which makes me super happy also.” -Jo D-

Helene Madison Pool

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This classic indoor swimming pool also offers a teaching pool. Swimmers can also enjoy 1M diving board, 3M diving board, ADA lift, and portable access stairs.

Google Review: “Always nice employees, helpful staff, and a warm enough pool. Bring quarters for the lockers.” -Katie OB-

Medgar Evers Pool

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This indoor pool is equipped with; a teaching pool, rope swing, 1M diving board, exercise equipment, sauna, family changing rooms, portable access stairs, and an ADA lift.

Yelp Review: “Can not recommend this place enough. I took our 5 year old for private and group lessons. The guys on the front desk who organized it were fantastic and helpful. The teachers were superb.” -Ali A.-

Evans Pool

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Indoor swimming pool offering swimmers free wifi, a sauna, 1M diving board, family changing rooms, ADA lift, and portable access stairs.

Yelp Review: “I’m from out of town and WOW, am I impressed with the quality of this community pool.” -Norris M.-

Mounger Pool

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Outdoor swimming pool featuring a waterslide, teaching pool, and spa/warm pool. Equipped with portable access stairs and an ADA lift.

Yelp Review: “Love this pool. Kids of all ages have a blast.” -Stephanie J.-

Rainier Beach Pool

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This is an indoor swimming pool equipped with an ADA lift and portable access stairs. You will also find a waterslide, a spa/warm pool, sauna, family changing rooms, steam room, and a 1M diving board.

Yelp Review: “I am impressed! What a nice pool! This is one of the nicest public pool I’ve seen. It’s clean from inside out! I love this place!” -Melody P.-

Queen Anne Pool

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Indoor swimming pool offering both1M and 3M diving boards. You will also find a rope swing, sauna, family changing rooms, ADA lift, and swimsuit dryer. Youth swimming lessons are also offered here.

Yelp Review: “This is my favorite area pool!! FRESH WATER!!!  These guys really know how to balance the water nicely — good job!!” -Susie K.-  

Coleman Pool

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Outdoor swimming pool equipped with both 1M and 3M diving boards, an ADA lift, portable access stair, and a waterslide.

Yelp Review: “My sister and I decided to take her kids to Colman today after hearing really great things about their pool. I must say that this is the best outdoor pool that I’ve been to in the Seattle area.” -Van Anh V.-  

Southwest Pool

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Indoor swimming pool offering ADA lift and portable access stairs. Also features a sauna, a spa/warm pool, and both 1M and 3M diving boards. This facility has family changing rooms and exercise equipment.

Google Review: “Lots of parking, big lobby, friendly staff. Water must have been warm enough, kids were enjoying swimming lessons. Trainers seemed to have good management skills without being strict. And without whistles!” -Mike Monteleone-

Ballard Pool

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Indoor swimming pool with a spa/warm pool. Offering swimmers a rope swing, waterslide, and 1M diving board. Other amenities include family changing rooms, ADA lift, portable access stairs, and exercise equipment.

Google Review: “I’ve been going to this pool for over 34 years. The programs are great and the pool coordinators are knowledgeable and friendly. My girls love the hot tub, too.” -Zoe Allen-