Sprayparks & Wading Pools
Sprayparks
Open May 27 through September 4, 2023
A number of Seattle parks have water spray features where you and the kiddos can cool off. We will operate 11 sprayparks this summer, beginning Saturday, May 27 until Labor Day.
Sprayparks are self-operating, with most on a timer. They are occasionally "quiet" for a few minutes to re-set themselves. Their operation is subject to change (due to weather or damage to the facilities). Follow the SPR Wading Pool Facebook page for daily updates.
These sprayparks will be open from 11 am to 8 pm each day of the week:
- Ballard Commons
- Beacon Mountain in Jefferson Park
- Georgetown Playfield
- Highland Park
- Judkins Park
- Miller Community Center/Playfield
- Northacres Park
- South Lake Union Park
- Yesler Terrace Park
- John C. Little Park
- Pratt Playground Spraypark
*Spraypark and wading pool schedules are subject to change (due to weather or damage to the facilities).
Wading Pools
Open on various days starting on June 24; see schedule below.
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 check the Wading Pool Facebook page for daily updates in summer.
| Wading Pool | Address | Area | Dates | Days | Hours |
| Beacon Hill | 1902 13th Ave. S | CE | 6/28-8/17 | Wed/Thurs | 12-7pm |
| Bitter Lake Community Center | 13035 Linden Ave. N | NW | 6/28-8/18 | Wed/Thurs/Fri | 12-7pm |
| Dahl Playfield | 7700 25th Ave. NE | NE | 6/27-8/17 | Tue/Wed/Thurs | 12-7pm |
| Delridge Community Center | 4501 Delridge Way SW | SW | 6/28-8/18 | Wed/Thurs/Fri | 12-5:30pm |
| E Queen Anne Playground | 160 Howe Street | CW | 6/26-8/20 | Mon/Tue/Sun | 12-7pm |
| E.C. Hughes Playground | 2805 SW Holden St. | SW | 6/26-8/20 | Mon/Tue/Sun | 12-7pm |
| Gilman Playground | 923 NW 54th St. | NW | 6/24-9/4 | Fri/Sat | 12-7pm |
| Green Lake Park | N 73rd St. & W Green Lake Dr. N | NW | 6/24-9/4 | Daily | 12-7pm |
| Hiawatha Community Center | 2700 California Ave. SW | SW | 6/29-8/19 | Thurs/Fri/Sat | 12-5:30pm |
| Lincoln Park | 8600 Fauntleroy Way SW | SW | 6/24-9/4 | Daily | 12-7pm |
| Peppi’s Playground | 3233 E Spruce St. | CE | 6/26-8/15 | Mon/Tue | 12-7pm |
| Powell Barnett Park | 352 Martin Luther King Way | CE | 6/28-8/20 | Wed-Sun | 12-7pm |
| Ravenna Park | 5520 Ravenna Ave. NE | NE | 6/30-8/19 | Fri/Sat | 12-7pm |
| Sandel Playground | 9053 1st Ave. NW | NW | 6/27-8/16 | Tue/Wed | 12-6:30pm |
| Soundview Playfield | 1590 NW 90th St. | NW | 6/26-8/20 | Mon/Sat/Sun | 12-7pm |
| South Park Community Center | 8319 8th Ave. S | SW | 6/26-8/16 | Mon/Tue/Wed | 12-7pm |
| Van Asselt Community Center | 2820 S Myrtle St. | SE | 6/24-9/4 | Daily | 12-7pm |
| View Ridge Playfield | 4408 NE 70th St. | NE | 6/26-8/20 | Mon/Sun | 12-7pm |
| Volunteer Park | 1400 E Galer St. | CE | 6/24-9/4 | Daily | 12-7pm |
| Wallingford Playfield | 4219 Wallingford Ave. N | NW | 6/29-8/19 | Thurs/Fri/Sat | 12-7pm |
*CE=Central East; CW=Central West; NW=North West; NE=North East; SW=South West; SE=South East
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