Mount Rainier Pool

06/06/2026

06/04/2026

📣 Friday Evening Family Swim Schedule Update

Evening Family Swim participants: just a reminder that this Friday is the first day of our new Friday swim lessons!

To make room for these additional lessons, Friday Evening Family Swim will now be held from 6:30–9:00 p.m.

This schedule change will continue now through August.

View our full schedule here: https://mtrainierpool.com/schedule-2/

Thank you for working with us as we expand swim lesson opportunities for our community. We appreciate your flexibility and support! 🏊‍♂️

06/04/2026

🌊 FREE Lifeguard & Swim Instructor Certifications! 🌊
Thanks to support from King County Parks, Mount Rainier Pool is offering free training opportunities for people ready to build job skills, serve the community, and make a splash this summer!

Lifeguarding and swim instruction are more than summer jobs. They are flexible, meaningful opportunities that build leadership, teamwork, communication, responsibility, confidence, and real-world problem-solving skills. These are skills that stand out on job applications, college applications, scholarships, and future career pathways.

We are looking for people in our community who want to learn, grow, and make a difference. Whether you are starting fresh, building your resume, or staying certified, we will help you get the skills you need to be successful.

✅ Three FREE class options are available:

🏊 Swim Lesson Instructor
June 22–26
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

🛟 Lifeguard Certification
June 29–July 3
Noon to 5:00 p.m.

🔄 Lifeguard Recertification
July 12
7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Many of our staff members have used lifeguarding and swim instruction as a springboard to college, the military, the trades, first responder careers, and other successful career paths. At Mount Rainier Pool, we are not just filling summer jobs. We are helping young people build skills, serve their community, and take the next step toward their future.

📺 Also check out this KING 5 News story from a few summers ago about the post-COVID lifeguard shortage and why local training opportunities matter: youtube.com/watch?si=_lvRIAFaEm6yQ3Zg&v=A3p9CmXPk2E&feature=youtu.be

To learn more, sign up for our Lifeguard Certification Interest Lists, or contact:

Emmitt Sevores, Aquatics Manager
📧 [email protected]
📞 206.824.4722

This program is supported by a King County Youth & Amateur Sports Grant. King County Parks has supported Mount Rainier Pool with approximately $1.9 million in grants for programming and capital improvements over the past decade.

Thank you, King County Parks! 💙

05/30/2026

Thanks to the Des Moines Legacy Foundation. We have given out over $6,500 in scholarships for swim lessons and passes this year alone. This ensures everyone in our community has access to swim lessons and a third place for youth and families:)

05/29/2026

📣 New Schedule Begins Monday, June 1, 2026!

Mount Rainier Pool is updating its schedule to better serve our swimmers, families, and community. We’re excited to now offer six days of swim lessons each week, Monday through Saturday!

🏊 Lap Swimmers
We’ve added an extra hour of lap swim on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. On those nights, the pool will now close at 9:00 p.m.

💦 Water Exercise Is Growing!
Water exercise is included with all passes and daily admission. New options include:

• Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9:00–10:00 a.m. with Debbie
• Tuesday/Thursday, 9:00–10:00 a.m. with Lesley
• Tuesday/Thursday, 6:00–7:00 p.m. with Jill
• Deep Water: Friday, 10:15–11:00 a.m. with Debbie

Don’t forget—your admission also includes water walking before and after class!

👨‍👩‍👧 Families & Weekends
Mount Rainier Pool is proud to be a “Third Place” for youth and families in our community and surrounding areas.

✅ $2 Swim With Your Kids Rate
Parents can swim with their children for just $2 more during any swim.

✅ $3 Youth Summer Swim Fees
From June 22 through September 4, youth swimmers can enjoy a reduced summer swim rate of just $3.

📅 Closures & Reduced Hours
The pool will be open regular hours on June 18.

• Friday, July 3 – Pool closes at 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, July 4 – Pool closed all day

View the updated schedule here:
https://createsend.com/t/d-C56CD5175CB3D9562540EF23F30FEDED

We look forward to seeing you at the pool this summer

05/28/2026

🚨 FREE Community Lifeguard Prep Course starts TODAY! 🚨

Know a teen who wants to become a lifeguard, improve their swimming, build confidence in the water, or just get a great workout? Our Community Lifeguard Prep Course is a perfect place to start.

📅 Program Dates: May 28-June 25
⏰ Program Time: Tuesday and Thursday, 3-4pm
📍 Location: Mt. Rainier Pool

This free program is led by Lead Head Lifeguard Mason Gibbs and other experienced Head Lifeguards, who will coach participants on the skills they need to be better prepared for a lifeguard certification course.

✅ Improve swimming endurance
✅ Build rescue-readiness skills
✅ Gain confidence in deep water
✅ Prepare for lifeguard certification
✅ Get active and have fun
✅ No work commitment required

We also offer free lifeguard certification courses, making this a great opportunity for youth interested in working at any pool as a lifeguard.

Being a lifeguard is more than just a summer job. It helps young people develop career-ready skills like leadership, responsibility, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, customer service, and emergency response. These are skills that look great on a resume, college application, scholarship application, or future job interview.

Whether your teen wants to work as a lifeguard, become a stronger swimmer, or build confidence and life skills, this course is a great first step.

Register here:
https://secure.rec1.com/WA/des-moines-pool-metropolitan-park-district-wa/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQxMzE3NzM=

Spots are free, but space may be limited. Sign up today!

05/28/2026

Warm weather does not always mean warm water. This recent KOMO News story is an important reminder that rivers, lakes, and Puget Sound can still be dangerously cold, with strong currents and sudden drop-offs that can overwhelm even experienced swimmers.

At Mount Rainier Pool, we believe water safety starts before summer begins. Swim lessons help children build confidence, learn safer habits around water, and develop skills that can make a real difference.

We still have a few openings in our Friday swim lesson classes starting next week. Now is a great time to get your child signed up before summer water activities begin.

Register or learn more at Mtrainierpool.com

Please take a moment to read and share this reminder with other families:
https://komonews.com/news/local/snohomish-county-warm-weather-does-not-mean-warm-water-deputies-rescue-two-teens-from-river-in-sultan-sportsmans-park-skykomish-river

Snohomish County deputies rescued two 13-year-old boys Monday afternoon after a reported child drowning at Sportsman’s Park, authorities said.Deputies responded

05/27/2026

🚗 Parking Reminder for Swim Lessons

We’re excited to now offer swim lessons Monday through Friday afternoons and evenings, plus Saturday mornings! During these busy times, the pool may also be hosting swim team practices and public lap swim, so parking can fill up quickly.

Please help us be good neighbors by:
• Not blocking driveways
• Following all posted street signage
• Using overflow parking when needed

Overflow parking is available:
📍 On the street in front of the pool
📍 Mount Rainier High School parking lot

Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and support as we welcome more swimmers to the pool!

05/27/2026

🏊‍♀️ Monday & Wednesday Swim Lessons Start Today!

Great news — there are no delays due to the closure. We did not need to reschedule any lessons, and all swim lesson sessions are on schedule.

✅ Monday & Wednesday classes start today
✅ Tuesday & Thursday classes start this week
✅ Friday & Saturday lessons are expected to start on time next weekend

Spots are still available! We still have openings in several classes. Check the image below or click the link to view remaining spots.

Registration is first-come, first-served, so don’t wait!

👉 Register today:https://mtrainierpool.com/swimlessons/

05/27/2026

The Mount Rainier Pool will re-open tomorrow (Wednesday, May 27) at 6:00 a.m., and we will be open regular hours the entire day.
The pool was closed due to mechanical issues that resulted in lower flows and visibility below requirements. The pool water is clear and ready for your visit:)

SCHEDULE EXTENSIONS
We will start notifying patrons of the time added to their passes later this week. All 3-month and annual passes will receive extensions.

Click link below to see our current schedule.
https://mtrainierpool.com/schedule-2/