Sprayparks & Wading Pools
Sprayparks and Wading Pools
The 2022 sprayparks and wading pool season closed on Labor Day. We'll see you next summer!
In summer, spraypark schedules are subject to change (due to weather or damage to the facilities). They are self-operating; most operate on a timer. Follow the SPR Wading Pool Facebook page for updates coming in 2023.
Wading pools are open with an attendant in season on sunny days when the temperature is forecast to be 70 degrees or above. In summer, please call the Wading Pool Hotline to verify hours and open/closed status the day of your visit: (206) 684-7796, or follow our Wading Pool Facebook page.
Wading Pools Save Water!
As an element of the City's water conservation effort, we're encouraging people to use public wading pools and sprayparks rather than fill their home "kiddy pools" or run backyard sprinklers.
Hours, Weather, and Closures
We will plan to open the wading pools on sunny days when the temperature is forecast to be 70 degrees or higher. On most days we will fill them half full, which is a 50% water savings but on the busiest days they will be filled to the top!
Parks uses the average of temperature forecasts from eight weather websites to determine whether to close. When that average temperature is forecast to be below 70 degrees, Parks makes the decision not to open the wading pools or sprayparks.
Our wading pool hotline, (206) 684-7796, is updated every morning by 9:30 a.m. If the weather looks iffy, it’s the best way to find out if the wading pools and sprayparks are open for the day or not.
Rules
- Children under 13 years old must be supervised by a responsible adult.
- No "Bare Buns" - bathing suit attire required, babies must wear tight plastic pants or diapers designed for swimming.
- No food or drink; no glass containers.
- No spots - people with communicable diseases are not allowed in the pool.
- No fidos (dogs, cats, etc.)
- No bikes
- No running
- No water fights
- No drugs or alcohol