Ballard Pool

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and services will be CLOSED Thursday, 9/24 for an All-Staff Day.
CLOSED: All recreation programs, community centers and teen centers, indoor swimming pools, boating & sailing centers. See what's open at https://ow.ly/QOqS50ZQHNo

Ballard Pool will be closed on Thursday, September 24, for an SPR All Staff Day. We will reopen on Friday September 25 at 5:45am for Early Morning Lap Swim.

Updated 9/17/26, the hot tub has reopened.

Ballard Pool's hot tub is closed until further notice due to a leaky pipe. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please call the pool with any questions; (206)684-4094

Ballard Pool is hosting the Dual Aqua Run today, Saturday, September 12th. This event is open to those 6 and older who can pass the deep-water swim test (with lifejacket is ok). Pre-registration is required. Time slots available: 11:15-12:15, 12:45-1:45, 2-3 and 3:15-4:15. Register at:

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/seattle/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&site_ids=27&activity_keyword=dual&viewMode=list

Movie night at Ballard Commons! Join us TONIGHT for a FREE outdoor showing of Despicable Me! Grab your blankets, bring your favorite movie snacks and settle in for a night with Gru, the Minions and the whole crew.

📅 Wednesday, August 26 at 7:30 PM

See you there, minions! 💛

Heads up! Pratt Park spraypark is currently closed due to pump failure. We do not have an estimate for repair, but will keep the community updated when it's up and running again.

Additionally, Ballard Commons Spraypark will not be operating on August 11 & 25 due to park activation events. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

For an open spraypark or wading pool near you, visit: https://www.seattle.gov/parks/pools/wading-pools-and-sprayparks

Due to current weather conditions and high fire risk, King County is under a Stage 2 Fire Safety Burn Ban beginning August 7, 2026, until further notice. There will be no beach fires at Alki or Golden Gardens until the ban is lifted.

Under a Stage 2 Burn Ban:
❌ No recreational or ceremonial fires, including campfires and fire pits
❌ No outdoor burning of yard debris, brush, or other materials

For more information and safety precautions, visit the link in our bio.

Both indoor and outdoor pool hours may be impacted today by the thunder and lightning rolling through the area. Please call pools directly to confirm hours or closure status before going to the facility.
https://www.seattle.gov/parks/pools

Join us for a public meeting TOMORROW, Wednesday, July 15 at 5:30pm, about the Green Lake Community Center and Evans Pool replacement project tomorrow! Meeting is held at Green Lake Community Center, 7201 E Green Lake Way N, Seattle, WA 98103.

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Join us for two upcoming public meetings for the Green Lake Community Center, Pool and Play Area project. These meetings are an opportunity for the community to learn more about the current design concepts and provide input.

- Wednesday, July 15 at 5:30 PM
- Saturday, July 18 at 10 AM

Both events will be held at Green Lake Community Center, 7201 East Green Lake Way N, Seattle, WA 98103.

For more info, visit:

Green Lake Community Center and Pool Rebuild This project will develop a new pool facility, update the play area, and rebuild the existing Green Lake Community Center building.

It's almost time to celebrate the 4th of July! Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will operate on modified schedules on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4. While some recreation facilities will be closed, many parks, outdoor pools, lifeguarded beaches, sprayparks, wading pools, and other amenities will remain open.

View the full list of holiday hours, schedules, and field lighting information at the link in our bio.