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Colman Pool in West Seattle. Photo: TIA International Photography for Seattle Parks and Recreation
Spend your summer at the pool
When the weather heats up, my family is ready to swim! One of the best ways to beat the summer heat is a dip in a nice, cool pool. And when that pool is outside, it’s an even better opportunity to cool off while taking full advantage of our amazing (albeit brief) summers in the Northwest.
I’ve rounded up the best outdoor pools in Seattle, the Eastside, Tacoma and beyond. So get ready to head out on a classic, cool summer activity that will keep kids (and parents) happy in the heat.
- Outdoor swimming pools in Seattle
- Eastside outdoor swimming pools
- South Sound outdoor swimming pools
- Water parks around the state
Editor’s note: ParentMap staff contributed to this article, which was originally published several years ago and updated most recently with a thorough fact-check on July 2, 2025, by ParentMap’s family fun editor, Meredith Charaba.
