Family Swimming Pools in Washington

4 pools in Washington checked on each operator's official website. Filter by indoor, year-round, lessons and who can swim.

Find indoor and outdoor swimming options for your family. Check each pool's official website for current hours, seasonal opening dates, fees and admission requirements before you visit. Some pools require membership, residency or a guest pass; access details are shown in each listing. "Not stated by the operator" means a detail has not been confirmed.

Pools open to the public (4)

Anyone can pay to swim at these pools. Some have limits, such as dates, hours, ticket rules or age rules, shown on each card. Where a venue has more than one pool, the card says which pool is open to the public.

Lowery C. "Pop" Mounger Pool

Town or city pool · Seattle, WA

2535 32nd Ave W, Seattle, WA 98199

Indoor or outdoor
Outdoor
Season
Seasonal (not open all year)
Who can swim
  • Anyone can pay daily admission
  • Day pass for non-members
Before you go
  • Open only from May to September; the 2026 season is over.
  • The Big Pool is at most 6 feet deep and diving is not allowed; the Little Pool is up to 3.5 feet deep.
Children
  • Children under 6 or under 48 inches tall must be directly supervised in the water by an adult within arm's reach.
  • During Family Swim, children under 18 must be accompanied into the pool by a responsible adult.
Offers
  • Open swim (open to the public)
    • Swimmers under 18 must pass a swim test before using the deep end.
  • Lap swim (who can join is not stated)
  • Swim lessons (who can join is not stated)
Sources, checked October 12, 2026

Medgar Evers Pool

Town or city pool · Seattle, WA

500 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Indoor or outdoor
Indoor
Season
Not stated by the operator
Who can swim
  • Anyone can pay daily admission
  • Day pass for non-members
Before you go
  • The pool is closed on several holiday and staff dates this fall; check the posted closure list.
Children
  • Children under 6 or under 48 inches tall must be directly supervised in the water by an adult within arm's reach.
  • During Family Swim, children under 18 must be accompanied into the pool by a responsible adult.
Offers
  • Open swim (open to the public)
    • Swimmers under 18 must pass a swim test before using the deep end.
  • Lap swim (open to the public)
  • Swim lessons (who can join is not stated)
Sources, checked October 12, 2026

Rainier Beach Pool

Town or city pool · Seattle, WA

8825 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

Open to the public, with conditions. Check "Before you go" for dates, hours and other limits.

Indoor or outdoor
Indoor
Season
Not stated by the operator
Who can swim
  • Anyone can pay daily admission
  • Day pass for non-members
Before you go
  • Admission is sold shortly before each swim session and sessions can sell out.
  • The pool is closed on several holiday and staff dates this fall; check the posted closure list.
  • Swimmers must be at least 48 inches tall to use the water slide.
Children
  • Children under 6 or under 48 inches tall must be directly supervised in the water by an adult within arm's reach.
  • During Family Swim, children under 18 must be accompanied into the pool by a responsible adult.
Offers
  • Open swim (open to the public)
    • Swimmers under 18 must pass a swim test before using the deep end.
  • Lap swim (open to the public)
  • Swim lessons (who can join is not stated)
Sources, checked October 12, 2026

Firstenburg Community Center Pool

Community center · Vancouver, WA

700 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver, WA

Open to the public, with conditions. Check "Before you go" for dates, hours and other limits.

Indoor or outdoor
Not stated by the operator
Season
Not stated by the operator
Who can swim
  • Anyone can pay daily admission
  • Day pass for non-members
  • Residents (resident pass or membership)
  • Members
Before you go
  • Drop-in visitors must create an online city recreation (ActiveNet) account before paying.
  • Non-residents of Vancouver may drop in but pay a higher daily fee.
  • Spectators are not allowed on the pool deck; there is a viewing area in the lobby.
  • The center is closed on Sundays and on listed holidays.
Children
  • Non-swimmers and children under 7, with or without a life jacket, must always be within arm's reach of a parent or responsible adult.
  • One adult must be in the water for every three children under 7.
  • Children 7 and older may swim on their own, but a parent must be on the premises for children 10 and under.
  • During family swim, children under 16 must be accompanied in the water by a parent or guardian.
  • Children 3 and under and anyone not toilet trained must wear swim diapers and plastic pants.
  • Riders must be at least 48 inches tall for the water slide.
Offers
  • Open swim (open to the public)
    • Public Swim capacity depends on lifeguard staffing; swim bands are handed out shortly before each session.
  • Swim lessons (open to the public)
Sources, checked October 12, 2026

Need lessons? See swim lessons in Washington or the winter swimming guide.

Spot something out of date?

Pools change hours, prices and rules every season. If a detail here no longer matches the operator's own page, email [email protected] with the pool name and a link to the official page, or use our contact page. Pool operators can send corrections the same way.

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