Medgar Evers Pool

05/21/2026

Good News! Medgar Evers is planning to reopen Monday June 22 and we are so excited to welcome our customers back! Registration is open for Summer Swim Lessons, sign up now!

05/21/2026

Memorial Day Hours Reminder 🇺🇸

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Many indoor facilities will be closed, while parks, sprayparks, golf courses, outdoor pools, and select swim beaches will remain open.

Plan before your visit and check the link in our bio for the full list of closures: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2026/05/19/seattle-parks-and-recreation-2026-memorial-day-closures/

05/14/2026

Medgar Evers Pool will reopen on June 22! We anticipate offering our regular summer programs. The schedule will be announced soon. For more information please visit: https://www.seattle.gov/parks/pools/medgar-evers-pool

05/07/2026

Jump into summer with Seattle Parks and Recreation 2026 Aquatics hours!

We’re excited to announce our 2026 Summer Aquatics Hours are here! From indoor and outdoor swim opportunities to sprayparks, wading pools, and summer beaches, there’s a place for everyone to get out in the water this summer.

Find schedules, hours, and locations here: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2026/05/06/seattle-parks-and-recreation-2026-summer-aquatics-hours/

03/17/2026

We know this isn't the news you were hoping for — Medgar Evers Pool's closure has been extended, with reopening now anticipated in Summer 2026. Winter and Spring programs will not be available there this season.
The good news? Nearby pools are open and ready for you:
- Evans Pool – 7201 E Green Lake Dr N
- Meadowbrook Pool – 10515 35th Ave NE
- Rainier Beach Pool – 8825 Rainier Ave S
or, see all swimming pools: https://www.seattle.gov/parks/pools

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Find and contact your local pool. See schedules, amenities, program descriptions, and fees.

03/03/2026

Many Seattle Parks & Recreation programs and facilities will be closed this Thursday, March 5, for a Recreation In-Service event. Full details on the Parkways blog:

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs will be closed Thursday, March 5, 2025, due to a Recreation Division staff training day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:

03/03/2026

Spring program registration opens tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3, at 12:00 noon! Go pick out your favorite classes and be ready to go!

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/seattle/home?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true&locale=en-US

02/19/2026

Do you feel the sun on your face? So do we... and spring is almost here! Spring 2026 brochures for Community Centers and Lifelong Rec (coming soon: Specialized Programs). From Dance to Painting to Zumba, what will you try? https://ow.ly/S1qv50YhUN8

02/09/2026

Many Seattle Parks & Recreation facilities and programs will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday.

Details on the Parkways Blog:

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 in observance of Presidents’ Day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN regular hours:

02/06/2026

Have an idea for a Neighborhood Matching Fund Project, but are scared by the grant process? Don't worry! Join Seattle Department of Neighborhoods for a free virtual info session to learn more about the basics of the fund, what makes a strong application, and how projects are reviewed. Link to meeting information in linked blog post.

https://frontporch.seattle.gov/2026/01/06/your-neighborhood-has-an-idea-the-city-can-help-bring-it-to-life/

Upcoming Workshop:
Wednesday, February 11, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.