The sun is emerging from behind the clouds, the weather is getting warmer, and summer is just around the corner. Soon, many community members will be drawn to pools, beaches, and water sports across the region. And as water recreation increases, water safety becomes especially important. According to the… [ Keep reading ]
Medgar Evers Pool is kicking off the 2018 Seattle pride weekend with their Teen Pride Public Swim on Friday, June 22 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. LGBTQ teens are invited to bring their friends and make new ones at this fun, welcoming event. Two group locker rooms will be open… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation is happy to announce Colman Pool opens for the 2018 season on Saturday, May 26, 2018! Lesson registration for 2018 lessons begins online Tuesday, April 3 at noon. In-person lesson registration at Colman starts weekends only on May 26 and 7 days a week starting June… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will open Lowery C. “Pop” Mounger Pool, one of our two outdoor pools, on Saturday, May 12 at 10:00 a.m. for the summer season. Mounger Pool is located in Magnolia at 2535 32nd Ave. W, and is open until September 9, 2018. Click here… [ Keep reading ]
Are you or a family member a person who cares about services for people living with a disability? Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) wants to know how we can better support you in our programs and facilities. SPR invites the community to a focus group on Monday, March 12, 2018 from… [ Keep reading ]
Information on the 2018 Emerald City Open Water Swim can be found here. The results are in for our 33rd Annual Emerald City Open Water Swim. Thanks to everyone who participated and we hope to see you again next year! 2017 Emerald City Open Water Swim Results Excel Spreadsheet 2017… [ Keep reading ]
Information on the 2018 Emerald City Open Water Swim can be found here. 2017 Swim Results 2017 Emerald City Open Water Swim Results Excel Spreadsheet 2017 Emerald City Open Water Swim Results PDF Download the poster August 19th Andrews Bay, at Seward Park 9:00 a.m. Join us for the 33rd… [ Keep reading ]
Sunday, June 26, 2016 Green Lake Park The event includes the ½-mile straight course and the 1-mile oval course. All participants receive a commemorative t-shirt and cap. There will be prizes for the top male and female in age group categories. First Open Water Swim? Read up on tips here….. [ Keep reading ]
Thank you to everyone who swam, supported, spectated, or sponsored the 32nd Annual Emerald City Open Water Swim! We had beautiful weather, amazing prizes from our sponsors, and lots of fun. Race results for the Half Mile and One Mile races are now posted! 2016 Half Mile Results 2016 One… [ Keep reading ]
Doggy paddle, breaststroke, butterfly, backstroke. We think it’s important to master one or two of these when you live in a city nearly surrounded by water. Our swimming pools offer swimming lessons, public swims and special events year-round, and best of all, they’re indoors.
