SEATTLE — Seattle Parks and Recreation have put out the 2023 summer pool and beach hours while noting they’re in the midst of a lifeguard shortage.
“Whether you like to lap swim, dunk, dog-paddle or wade, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has dozens of ways to hit the water this summer in the pool or at the beach!” the department said in a news release.
SPR said they are working hard to hire more lifeguards and wading pool attendants to eventually return to full operational hours and encourage people to apply.
Here is a list of hours and schedules according to SPR:
Outdoor pools - Open June 24 to Sept. 4
Lowery C. “Pop” Mounger Pool - Operates daily starting June 24 through Sept. 4 for playland, lap fitness, and recreational swimming.
- Full schedule here.
- Mounger Pool is two pools in one place. The “big pool” has a 50-foot corkscrew slide, and the warmer, shallower “little pool” can be used for relaxing and teaching little ones.
Colman Pool - Operates daily starting June 24 to Sept. 4
- Full schedule here.
- The pool will be closed from July 6 to 8 and July 14 and 15 for swim meets.
Indoor pools – Open year-round
The following indoor pools are currently open and will remain open through the summer:
- Rainier Beach Pool, 8825 Rainier Avenue South
- Ballard Pool, 1471 Northwest 67th
- Meadowbrook Pool, 10515 35th Northeast
- Madison Pool, 13401 Meridian Avenue North
- Medgar Evers, 500 23rd Avenue
- Southwest Pool, 2801 Southwest Thistle Street (limited summer operations)
The following pools will be closed for the summer due to staff shortages:
- Evans Pool, 7201 East Green Lake Drive North
- Queen Anne Pool, 1920 1st. Avenue West
Beaches
Pre-season beaches - On May 29 the following beaches will be guarded from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m after May 29 they will be guarded daily from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends
- Madrona Beach, 853 Lake Washington Boulevard
- West Green Lake Beach, 7312 West Green Lake Drive
Summer Season Beaches - starting June 24 the following beaches will be guarded daily from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends:
- Madison Beach, 1900 43rd Avenue East
- Matthews Beach, 510 Northeast 93rd. Street
- Mt. Baker Beach, 2301 Lake Washington Boulevard South
- Pritchard Beach, 8400 55th Avenue South
- West Green Lake Beach, 7312 West Green Lake Drive
- Madrona Beach, 853 Lake Washington Boulevard
The following beaches will not be lifeguarded and closed this summer:
- Magnuson Park Beach
- Seward Park Beach
- East Green Lake Beach
Wading pools – Opening on various days starting on June 24
Wading Pools are open on sunny days when the temperature is forecast to be 70 degrees or above. Call the Wading Pool Hotline to verify hours and open/closed status the day of your visit: 206-684-7796, or follow the Wading Pool Facebook page.
Most pools are open a few days during the week from around 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. For a full schedule visit here.
Sprayparks – Open May 27 through Sept. 4
A number of Seattle parks have water spray features where adults and kiddos can cool off. There will be 11 operating sprayparks this summer starting May 27 until Labor Day. The following will be open from 11 a.m. to p.m. daily.
- Ballard Commons
- Beacon Mountain in Jefferson Park
- Georgetown Playfield
- Highland Park
- Judkins Park
- Miller Community Center/Playfield
- Northacres Park
- South Lake Union Park
- Yesler Terrace Park
- John C. Little Park
- Pratt Playground Spraypark
Boat ramps – Currently open
SPR said there are seven motorized boat launches within Seattle city limits, and five of them have parking and require permits:
- Eddie Vine at Golden Gardens
- Don Armeni in West Seattle
- Stan Sayers, Atlantic Street
- Magnuson Park on Lake Washington. Boat launch fees and permit info can be found here.
SPR said the launches at 14th Avenue Northwest and Sunnyside Avenue North along the Ship Canal have little to no parking and do not require a permit.
There are also 20+ hand-carry boat launches across Seattle
Find a boat launch in your area here!
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