The pool is divided into two halves by a movable bulkhead. Both sides are capable of having a six lane 25-yard pool with the other half setup as a 15-yard pool. The deep-end reaches a depth of 12 feet and has two diving boards, while the shallow end is 3.5 feet to 4.5 feet. The pool temperature is 82-85 degrees. It was built in 1975 as part of the Forward Thrust Movement . The pool is the home site for the Mount Rainier Swim and Dive Teams, all Highline School District Dive Teams, Dive Seattle and Seattle Metropolitan Aquatics Team. In 2018 a new pool shell was added with improvements for water quality and an additional ADA lift for access to both sides of the pool.
Click here to view Fall/Winter Schedule (Current Schedule). Effective through mid-February, 2020.
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Fall /Winter Schedule (Thru Mid-February 2020)
Lap Swim
The 6 lanes are kept at 82-85° F. Lap swimmers must be seven or accompanied by an adult and able to pass a swim test. ( (#) -Times reduced lanes available.)
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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5:30am-1:00p 7:00-9:00p |
5:30am-1:00p 7:00-8:00p |
5:30am-1:00p 7:00-9:00p |
5:30am-1:00p 7:00-8:00p |
5:30am-1:00p 7:00-9:00p |
11:00a-1:00p | 11:00a-1:00p |
Family Swim
Shallow pool open to all ages. Click here to view special Family and Open Swim Programming and Reduced Rates. OS=Open Swim-Entire pool available for usage.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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11:00a-1:00p 7:00-9:00p
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11:00a-1:00p 4:00-7:00p |
11:00a-1:00p 7:00-9:00p |
11:00a-1:00p 4:00-7:00p |
11:00a-1:00p 7:00-9:00p |
11:00a-1:00p 2:00-4:00p (OS) |
11a-1p |
Water Walking
Area of shallow end available for Water Walking. Water barbells also available for personal exercise.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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5:30-8:30a 9:30-11a
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5:30-8:30a 9:30-11a
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5:30-8:30a 9:30-11a |
5:30-8:30a 9:30-11a
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5:30-8:30a 9:30-11a
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Not Available | Not Available |
Water Exercise
All classes are available with Water Exercise Daily Rate, or Pass Cards. First Open Thursday of each month is Free Senior Thursday. Deep Water Exercise is available from 6-7pm. See news for description.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 8:30-9:30a |
8:30-9:30a 7:00-8:00p |
8:30-9:30a |
8:30-9:30a 7:00-8:00p |
8:30-9:30a |
Not Available | Not Available |
No School Swim Days (Fall 2019)
The Mount Rainier Pool understands the need to give young people and family healthy recreational opportunities on days school (Highline School District) is closed. The pool will stay open during cleaning and maintenance closure times from 1-3pm for Open Swim on the following dates:
- Friday, October 11
- Monday, November 11
- Friday, November 28
- Holiday Closure: December 23, 26, 27*, 30 & 31 and January 2, 3 (December 27 is Family Swim Only)
- Monday, January 20
UPCOMING CLOSURES AND REDUCED HOURS
| Date | Reason | Closure/Reduced Hours |
| Thursday, July 4 | Independence Day | Closed All-Day |
| Saturday, August 10- Sunday, August 18 | Cleaning & Maintenance Projects | Closed All-Week |
| Monday, September 2 | Labor Day | Closed All-Day |
| Tuesday, September 17 | MRHS Swim Meet | Closed 1-5:30pm |
| Tuesday, September 24 | MRHS Swim Meet | Closed 1-5:30pm |
| Tuesday, October 1 | MRHS Swim Meet | Closed 1-5:30pm |
| Tuesday, October 8 | MRHS Swim Meet | Closed 1-5:30pm |
| Thursday, November 29 | Thanksgiving | Closed All-Day |
| Friday, November 29 | Day After Thanksgiving | Special Hours 8am-9pm |
| Tuesday, December 3 | HSD Jamoree Swim Meet | Closed 1-5:30pm |
| Thursday, December 5 | MRHS Swim Meet | Closed 1-5:30pm |
| Tuesday, December 10 | MRHS Swim Meet | Closed 1-5:30pm |
| Tuesday, December 24 | Holiday Eve | Closed All-Day |
| Wednesday, December 25 | Holiday | Closed All-Day |
| Thursday, December 26 | Day After Holiday | Special Hours 8am-8pm |
| Tuesday, December 31 | New Year’s Eve | Special Hours 5:30am-3pm |
| Wednesday, January 1 | New Year’s Day | Closed All-Day |
| Tuesday, January 14 (WEATHER) | MRHS Swim Meet | Closed 1-5:30pm |
| Tuesday, January 21 | MRHS Swim Meet | Closed 1-5:30pm |
| Saturday, January 25 | MRHS Invitational Swim Meet | Closed 8am-Noon |
| Tuesday, January 28 | MRHS Swim Meet (Makeup) | Closed 1-5:30pm |