The Southwest Pool is scheduled to reopen on Monday, Nov. 2 after being closed since mid-August for maintenance.

Regular drop-in programs will begin with early morning lap swim at 6 a.m. on Monday. 
 
As a way to welcome patrons back, special discount pricing of $2 (or two-for-one admissions for Quick Card users) will apply to all drop-in programs through Nov. 30. All public swim, lap swim and fitness classes are eligible for this rate. 
 
Swim lessons will resume on a regular schedule on Wednesday, Nov. 4.   All enrolled participants should plan on attending lessons on the assigned day and time.  Credit will be given on accounts for missed classes due to the closure.



The pool was closed in mid-August for regular maintenance and to complete the federally required replacement of pool drains, in accordance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Act. The closure had been planned for three weeks.
 
After the new drains were installed, a pressure test revealed leaks, which turned out to be from cracks in the main circulation system piping.  Because the pipes are 15 feet underground, a complex interior pipe repair technique was employed. After several attempts, the repair was made.



On Oct. 22, the King County Health Department completed a final inspection of the new drains.  Parks is now moving forward with final concrete work, cleaning, filling the pool, and heating the water.  


For more information, call Southwest Pool at 206-684-7440.