Medgar Evers Pool (Central District)
Current Pool Schedules
| Program | Day | Time | Location |
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Pool Playland A gentle recreation swim. Under 18 must be accompanied by an Adult in the water. |
Mon | 11:00am-2:30 pm | Shallow Pool |
| Tue, Thur | 12:00-2:30pm | Shallow Pool | |
| Wed | 12:00-1pm | Shallow Pool | |
| Fri | 11:00am-1pm | Shallow Pool | |
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Recreation Swim Lifejackets available to borrow. An adult must accompany children younger than 6 and less than 4’ tall. |
Monday, Wednesday | 6:30-8:00 pm | Shallow Pool |
| Friday | 6:00-7:30 pm | Both Pools | |
| Saturday | 1:30-3:00 pm | Both Pools | |
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Adult Swim (18+) For personal exercise and for beginning swimmers to practice swimming. |
Monday | 11am-2:30pm | Shallow Pool |
| Tuesday & Thursday | 12:00-2:30pm | Shallow Pool | |
| Tuesday & Thursday | 6:30-8:00pm | Shallow Pool | |
| Wednesday | 12:00-1pm | Shallow Pool | |
| Friday | 11am-1pm | Shallow Pool | |
| Friday | 1-2pm | Shallow Pool | |
| Saturday | 12:30-1:30 pm | Shallow Pool | |
| Lap Swimming | Monday—Friday | 11:00am-2:30 pm | Lap Pool 6 lanes |
| Monday & Wednesday | 6:30-8:00 pm | Lap Pool 6 lanes | |
| Tuesday & Thursday | 5:30-7:00 pm | Lap Pool 6 lanes | |
| Friday | 6:30-8:00pm | Lap Pool 3 lanes | |
| Saturday | 9-10:30am | Lap Pool 6 lanes | |
| Saturday | 12-1:30pm | Lap Pool 6 lanes | |
| Saturday | 3:00p-4:00pm | Lap Pool 3 lanes | |
| Teen Swim (FREE, 13-18) | Friday | 7:30-8:30pm | Both Pools |
Fall 2025 Closures:
Sep 25 - Staff in-service day
Oct 13 - Indigenous People’s Day
Nov 10-29 - Maintenance Closure
Dec 11 - Staff in-service
Dec 25 - Christmas Day
Jan 1 - New Year's Day
Medgar Evers Pool will be closed for preventative maintenance, November 10 - November 29, 2025.
Programming is available at nearby locations:
- Queen Anne Pool, 1920 1st Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119
- Rainier Beach Pool, 8825 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
- or, see all swimming pools
Swim Lessons
We teach group swim lessons and personal lessons on a quarterly schedule, serving ages 6 months to adults.
A skill assessment is required to enroll in Advanced, Diving, or Summer Swim League.
Families on scholarships may register 1 week early. Please wait 1 week after general registration before enrolling in a 2nd class.
Registration opens at 12:00 noon.
Fall 2025
- Scholarship-eligible | Opens Aug. 5, 2025
- General Public | Opens Aug. 12, 2025
Winter 2026
- Scholarship-eligible | Opens Dec. 2, 2025
- General Public | Opens Dec. 9, 2025
Amenities
- Teaching Pool
- Rope Swing
- 1 M Diving Board
- Exercise Equipment
- Sauna
- Family changing rooms
- Portable Access Stairs
- ADA Lift
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About
We are one of eight indoor pools operated by Seattle Parks and Recreation. We're located on 23rd Ave, next to Garfield Community Center. We offer an array of programs for all ages. Our 25 yard, 6 lane pool is heated to 85 degrees.
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