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.
MOUNT RAINIER POOL RE-OPENED AUGUST 3. CLICK LINKS BELOW FOR UPDATES.
- August 3 Re-Opening Message
- September Schedule Update (Effective 8/31/20)
- September Pool Closure (9/14-9/27)
- September 24 and Beyond Schedule
- November 2nd Schedule Update
- Thanksgiving Pool Closure
- NEWEST! November 17 Update
All information on this page is on hold until Phase 3 and 4 of Washington State’s Safe Start Plan. Please follow information posted on our main page’s information pop-up.
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Phase 4 & Beyond Schedule
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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5:30a-1:00p 7:00-7:30p (3) 7:30-9p |
5:30am-1:00p 7:00-8:00p |
5:30a-1:00p 7:00-7:30p (3) 7:30-9p |
5:30am-1:00p 7:00-8:00p (3) |
5:30am-1:00p 7:00-8:00p |
11:00a-1:00p (2) | 11:00a-2:00p |
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. OPEN SWIMS ARE ON HOLD DUE TO CORONAVIRUS. *Note-Family Swims are limited to 10 or less to ensure proper social distancing.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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11:00a-1:00p 7:00-9:00p |
11:00a-1:00p |
11:00a-1:00p 7:00-9:00p |
11:00a-1:00p |
11:00a-1:00p 4:00-8:00p* |
11:00a-1:00p 2:00-4:00p (Canceled) |
12p-2p |
Water Walking
Area of shallow end available for Water Walking. Water barbells also available for personal exercise. *Note-Water Walking is limited to 10 or less to ensure proper social distancing.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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5:30-8:30a 9:30-11a |
5:30-8:30a 9:30-11a |
5:30-8:30a 9:30-11a |
5:30-8:30a 9:30-11a |
5:30-8:30a 9:30-11a
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7-8a | 11a-12p |
Water Exercise (Water Exercise On Hold Due to Coronavirus).
All classes are available with Water Exercise Daily Rate, or Pass Cards. First Open Thursday of each month is Free Senior Thursday.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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:
- CANCELLED – Friday, March 13 (Cancelled due to Coronavirus).
- Monday-Friday, April 6-10 (Spring Break)
- Monday & Tuesday, May 25 & 26 (Memorial Day)
UPCOMING CLOSURES AND REDUCED HOURS
| Date | Reason | Closure/Reduced Hours |
| Thursday, November 26 | Thanksgiving Holiday | Closed All-Day |
| Friday, November 27 | Day After Thanksgiving | Closed All-Day |
| Thursday, December 24 | Christmas Eve Holiday | Closed All-Day |
| Friday, December 25 | Christmas Holiday | Closed All-Day |
| Thursday, December 31 | New Years Eve Holiday | 5:30am-1pm |
| Friday, January 1 | New Years Day Holiday | Closed All-Day |