Medgar Evers Pool (Central District)

Pool Schedules

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Current Pool Schedules

Pool closures:

Friday, July 4th
Friday, July 18:  No programs after 1:30 pm (marked with *)

Program Day Time Note
Shallow Water Fitness  Wednesday, Friday 12:00-1:00 pm Shallow Pool

Coached Swim

Includes Workout sets for multiple levels and swim technique coaching. Fitness price.

Tuesday & Thursday 7:00-8:00 pm Lap Pool 6 lanes
Recreation Swim
We have life jackets in many sizes available to borrow.
Children younger than 6 and less than 4’ tall need an adult in the water with them.
All ages welcome! 
Monday - Friday 1:30-2:45pm* Both Pools
Monday, Wednesday 6:30-8:00 pm Shallow Pool
Friday 5:30-7pm* Both Pools
Saturday 1:30-3:00 pm  Both Pools
Adult Swim (18+)
For personal exercise and for beginning swimmers to practice swimming.
Monday 11am-1:30pm Shallow Pool
Tuesday & Thursday 12:00-1:30pm Shallow Pool
Tuesday & Thursday 6:30-8pm Shallow Pool
Friday 11:00-12:00pm Shallow Pool
Saturday 12:30-1:30 pm Shallow Pool
Lap Swimming Monday—Friday 11:00am-1:30 pm Lap Pool 6 lanes
Monday--Friday 2:45pm-3:45pm 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 5:30-7:00pm*  Lap Pool 3 lanes
Saturday  9:00-10:30am Lap Pool 6 lanes
Saturday 12:00-1:30pm Lap Pool 6 lanes
Saturday 3:00-4:00pm Lap Pool 3 lanes
Teen Program                                                        Friday 7-8:30pm* Both 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.

Summer 2025 Lessons

Fall 2025 Lessons

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

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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Parks and Recreation

AP Diaz, Superintendent
Mailing Address: 100 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109
Phone: (206) 684-4075
Fax: (206) 615-1813
pks_info@seattle.gov

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