COMING IN OCTOBER

Join us to make October a month to remember!

Hello neighbors,

October is packed with ways to make a splash at Mount Rainier Pool—whether you’re looking for $1 community swims, spooky family fun, or our ever-popular “Swim with Your Kids” sessions. Check out the highlights below and mark your calendars for these low-cost, family-friendly events and special programs that keep our community active and water-safe all month long!

OCTOBER SAVE THE DATE

Check out these great opportunities this July Click links below for more information.

Senior $1 First Thursday: October 2, All-Day
$1 First Saturday Swim: October 4, All-Day
Weekday Swim Lessons Start: Monday, October 13
Spooky Swim: October 18, 1-3pm*
Trick or Treat Path (downtown): October 31, 4:30-6:30pm*

These events are designed to give members of the community low cost access to the pool, and free water safety training. All are great ways for families to attend our pool.

*More information coming soon.

FAMILIES: OTHER GREAT OPPORTUNITIES TO SWIM THIS MONTH

Drop your kids off at the pool, or better yet come in and swim with them in October. Beyond the $1 First Saturday Swim, we have two other low-cost opportunities for you to swim!

First, our $2 Swim with your kids rate. This allows parents to only pay an additional $2/per swim above the daily rate for their children. This is normally a $6.75 rate for residents. This is good for family, open and lap swims. Visit our schedule page for more information.

Second, the Des Moines Legacy Foundation is sponsoring FREE Family Swims on Sundays from 11:30am-1pm. All youth, ages 0-18 can swim for Free! This program will last through October 25. Come in before it is too late!

Finally, if you want to take full advantage of both opportunities, come in on SUNDAYS through October 25 and swim with your kids for only $2 per parent/child.

Check out a copy of the FREE YOUTH SWIMS flyer at the bottom of this email.

50th Anniversary Wrap-Up

Thank you to everyone that came out to our 50th Anniversary Event including our FREE Family Swim.

If you wish to come in and check out the 50th Anniversary Plaque, feel free visit our lobby. The plaque includes a dedication to James Ellis, who founded the Forward Thrust movement and 17 pools in King County including Mount Rainier Pool.

Also, thank you to our speaker, City Manager, Katherine Caffrey, and Dave Kappler of Mountains to the Sound Greenway Trust.

Also thank you to all the dignitaries that attended the event including representatives from the City of Des Moines, Highline College, City of Normandy Park, City of SeaTac, City of Burien, Mountains to the Sound Greenway Trust, Seattle Metropolitan Aquatic Club (SMAC), Tukwila Metropolitan Pool Park District, and Splash Forward. Also thank you to all the candidates running for office that attended.

We are working to put a video of the event together and hopefully have it viewable in the future. More information to come.

Mount Rainier Pool: Helping Support Our Community

As the primary public aquatic facility operated by the Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District, the Mount Rainier Pool plays a vital role in South King County including swimming, recreational and wellness opportunities, including:
   •   Swim Lessons for All Ages: From parent-child classes to adult beginner courses, the pool provides critical water safety education and helps reduce drowning risks—especially for youth and underserved groups.
   •   Lifeguard Certification & Youth Job Training: Equipping teens and young adults with lifesaving skills, certifications, and pathways to employment. Free with work commitment.
   •   Aquatic Fitness & Therapy Classes: Programs designed for injury recovery, chronic conditions, senior mobility, and overall mental wellness.
   •   Family & Community Swim Times: Providing a safe, affordable space for families to connect and recreate year-round.
   •   Equitable Access to Recreation: Subsidized programs, multilingual resources, and inclusive policies ensure that everyone—regardless of background or ability—can participate.
   •   A Trusted Third Place: As an indoor public gathering space, the Mount Rainier Pool serves as a reliable, welcoming hub for health, safety, and community connection beyond school and work.

CONTACT

Do you have more questions or want to speak to someone in person? Our staff is here to help. You can call them at (206) 824-4722 or at FrontDesk@MtRainierPool.com.

Office hours are:

Mon, Wed & Fri, 6am-1pm & 4-8:30pm
Tue & Thu, 6am-1pm & 4-8:30pm
Saturday, 9am-1:30pm
Sunday, 9am-1pm

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.