Medgar Evers Pool (Central District)
Current Pool Schedules
| Program | Day | Time | Details |
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| Pool Playland (Shallow Pool) | Mon | 11:00am-2:30 pm | A gentle recreation swim. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult in the water. |
| Tue, Thur | 12:00-2:30pm | ||
| Wed | 12:00-1pm | ||
| Fri | 11:00am-1pm | Shallow Pool | |
| Recreation Swim | Monday, Wednesday |
6:30-8:00 pm |
Lifejackets available to borrow. An adult must accompany children younger than 6 and less than 4’ tall. |
| Friday | 6:00-7:30 pm Both Pools |
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| Saturday | 1:30-3:00 pm Both Pools |
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| Adult Swim (18+, Shallow Pool) | Monday | 11am-2:30pm | For personal exercise and for beginning swimmers to practice swimming. |
| Tuesday & Thursday | 12:00-2:30pm | ||
| Tuesday & Thursday | 6:30-8:00pm | ||
| Wednesday | 12:00-1pm | ||
| Friday | 11am-1pm | ||
| Friday | 1-2pm | ||
| Saturday | 12:30-1:30 pm | ||
| Lap Swimming | Monday—Friday | 11:00am-2:30 pm | 6 lanes |
| Monday & Wednesday | 6:30-8:00 pm | 6 lanes | |
| Tuesday & Thursday | 5:30-7:00 pm | 6 lanes | |
| Friday | 6:00-7:30pm | 3 lanes | |
| Saturday | 9-10:30am | 6 lanes | |
| Saturday | 12-1:30pm | 6 lanes | |
| Saturday | 3:00p-4:00pm | 3 lanes | |
| Teen Swim (Free, age 13-18) | Friday | 7:30-8:30pm | E-13 Form Required |
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
Rental Rates for indoor pools other than Rainier Beach
| 1-30 Guests | 31-60 Guests | 61-100 Guests | 101-140 Guests | |
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| 1-hour pool, no lobby | $317.00 | $351.00 | $385.00 | $419.00 |
| 1-hour pool, 1-hour lobby | $437.00 | $471.00 | $505.00 | $539.00 |
| 1.5-hour pool, no lobby | $430.50 | $481.50 | $532.50 | $583.50 |
| 1.5-hour pool, 1-hour lobby | $550.50 | $601.50 | $652.00 | $703.50 |
| 2-hour pool, no lobby | $544.00 | $612.00 | $680.00 | $748.00 |
| 2-hour pool, 1-hour lobby | $664.00 | $732.00 | $800.00 | $868.00 |
Cancelation and Refund Policy
We will cancel your rental and provide a full refund if the pool must close for safety reasons, such as lightning or power outage.
Customer-initiated cancelations are subject to these fees:
| Notice Period | Retained Amount |
|---|---|
| 31 days' notice or longer | $50 + booking fee |
| 15-30 days' notice | 50% + booking fee. |
| 14 days' notice or less | No refunds |
Reserving a Rental Time
To reserve a rental time, please call the swimming pool you would like to reserve. Some pools process reservations in-person only. Payment is due at the time of reservation.
Rentals are generally available on weekends after the conclusion of the final public drop-in program. Rental availability varies by location. Availability can be checked by calling the pool by phone.
Pool Rules
- Alcohol, recreational drugs, and smoking are prohibited. Guests who appear intoxicated will not be permitted to swim or supervise children.
- Food is allowed, but glass containers are prohibited.
- Small sound systems are allowed. Tables and chairs are available.
- Deep water attractions are open to swimmers who pass the deep water swim test without the use of a Personal Flotation Device (PFD). Deep water attractions vary by pool and may include diving boards, rope swings, or water slides.
- Children younger than 6 years of age or shorter than 4 feet in height must be directly supervised in the water by an adult who is always within an arm’s length away. Any child under this age or height requirement needs to be accompanied by an adult on a 2 children per 1 adult ratio.
- Children who pass the swim test may swim further from their adult (outside of arm’s reach) and use deep water attractions. An adult is still required to swim with the child.
- We recommend that you inform all parents if your party attendees may be under the age or height requirement, so parents can be prepared to get into the pool.
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Swim diapers are required for swimmers who are not toilet trained. Diapers must be changed in the locker rooms.
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The lifeguard on duty is the final authority on safety rules.
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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