Medgar Evers Pool (Central District)
EMLS ends May 9th
Early Morning Lap Swim (EMLS) is ending for Spring Quarter 2025. The last day for the program is May 9, 2025.
EMLS is available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at Ballard Pool or Meadowbrook Pool. Starting June 23, EMLS will also be available at Magnolia's outdoor Mounger Pool, Monday through Friday.
See all pools for other aquatics schedules near you.
Current and Future Schedules
| Program | Days | Time | Details |
| Shallow Water Fitness | Wednesday, Friday | 1:00-1:45pm | Shallow Pool |
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Coached Swim Workout sets for multiple levels and swim technique coaching. Fitness price. |
Tuesday & Thursday | 7:00-8:00 pm | Lap Pool 6 lanes |
| Pool Playland A gentle recreation swim. Under 18 must be accompanied by an Adult in the water. |
Monday | 11:00am-2:30 pm | Shallow Pool |
| Tuesday & Thursday | 12:00-2:30pm | ||
| Wednesday | 12:00-1pm | ||
| Friday | 11:00am-1pm | ||
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Recreation Swim We have lifejackets in many sizes available to borrow. Children younger than 6 and less than 4’ tall need an adult in the water with them.All ages welcome! |
Monday, Wednesday | 6:30-8:00 pm | Shallow Pool |
| Friday | 5:30-7:00 pm | Both Pools | |
| Saturday | 1:30-3:00 pm | Both Pools | |
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Adult Swim (18+) For personal exercise and for beginning swimmers to practice swimming. |
Monday | 11am-2:30pm | Shallow Pool |
| Tuesday & Thursday | 12:00-2:30pm | ||
| 6:30pm-8:00pm | |||
| Wednesday | 12:00-1pm | ||
| Friday | 11:00-1:00pm, 1-2pm | ||
| Saturday | 12:30-1:30 pm | ||
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Lap Swimming Must be swimming for fitness vs. learning to swim |
Monday—Friday | 11:00am-2:30 pm | Lap Pool 6 lanes |
| Monday & Wednesday | 6:30-8:00 pm | Lap Pool 6 lanes | |
| Tuesday & Thursday | 5:30-7:00 pm | Lap Pool 6 lanes | |
| Friday | 5:30-7:00pm | Lap Pool 3 lanes | |
| Saturday | 9:00-10:30am | Lap Pool 6 lanes | |
| 12:00-1:30pm | Lap Pool 6 lanes | ||
| 3:00-4:00pm | Lap Pool 3 lanes | ||
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Teen Program Please contact Garfield Teen Life Center to participate. |
Friday | 7-8:30pm | Both Pools |
Amenities
- Teaching Pool
- Rope Swing
- 1 M Diving Board
- Exercise Equipment
- Sauna
- Family changing rooms
- Portable Access Stairs
- ADA Lift
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About
We are one of eight indoor pools operated by Seattle Parks and Recreation. We're located on 23rd Ave, next to Garfield Community Center. We offer an array of programs for all ages. Our 25 yard, 6 lane pool is heated to 85 degrees.
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