by Mt. Rainier Pool | Apr 12, 2018 | Upcoming Events
The April Pool’s Day event is for families and community members. Each event is designed by the pool and includes a combination of water safety activities and free swim time. 1-2pm One hour free water safety stations, elementary rescue and life jacket fitting...
by Mt. Rainier Pool | Mar 12, 2018 | Projects
[Des Moines, Wash.] The pool is getting closer to re-opening, but still has a few minor repairs to go before announcing an exact re-opening date. The pool closure projects including critical repairs to the main drain and supply lines were completed in January....
by Mt. Rainier Pool | Jan 3, 2018 | Projects
The pool has been filled, and the quartz tile shell is on its four-week wet cure cycle. On January 4th, the bulkhead will be installed. We are hoping to have an announcement about re-opening that we will post in the next couple of weeks. If you would like updates,...
by Mt. Rainier Pool | Dec 7, 2017 | Upcoming Events
The Mount Rainier Pool is looking for people (ages 15 and older) interested in Lifeguarding. Training options are available. For more information click link, or contact Dominic Finazzo, Aquatics Manager, at dominic.finazzo@desmoinespool.org or (206) 429-3852. Link to...
by Mt. Rainier Pool | Nov 27, 2017 | Projects
Below are pictures of the new bulkhead that is replacing the original bulkhead. The original bulkhead could not be affixed to the wall due to issues with the pool’s mortar bed. The bulkhead replacement will allow the Mount Rainier Pool to be more flexible with...
by Mt. Rainier Pool | Nov 21, 2017 | Upcoming Events
The contractor has laid tile around the edges of the pool. Today they will start laying tile for the lane lines on the bottom of the pool.
by Mt. Rainier Pool | Nov 16, 2017 | Projects
Community invited to learn more about the Mount Rainier Pool refurbishment project The Board of Directors for the Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District will meet to consider around a 5-cent levy increase to cover unanticipated costs associated with refurbishing...
by Mt. Rainier Pool | Nov 10, 2017 | Projects
UPDATE: All the drain lines to the pool have been replaced and the concrete has been poured. The next steps will be preparing the mortar beds for tile placement. Tiles mark our lane lines and are the finish around the gutters and pool perimeter. (More pictures...
by Mt. Rainier Pool | Oct 12, 2017 | Projects
The Mount Rainier Pool refurbishment project is underway after encountering some unforeseen issues that required repair before reopening. When replacing the pool liner and tile surfaces this summer, severe corrosion was found in the buried drain lines and circulation...
by Mt. Rainier Pool | Sep 13, 2017 | Projects
This is a friendly reminder from the Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District that the Mount Rainier Pool is closed for maintenance until January 2018. Pool users are encouraged to visit other facilities for aquatic activities. A list of alternative facilities for...