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Five Favorite {Nearby} Indoor Pools

By Erin Chamberlain, Cherry Valley Macaroni Kid January 22, 2015
Winter days in the northwest often mean rain and cold temperatures that are not conducive to long periods of outdoor play. So, what to do? Check out some great local and nearby options to keep the kids happy and you sane!  Macaroni Kid has you covered with ideas from all around the Puget Sound!
SPLASHES - POOLS 
Bellevue Aquatic Center {Bellevue} The Bellevue Aquatic Center offers two pools available for recreational use.  The Blue Lagoon pool offers lap lanes, a dive tank and a 10 foot slide.  The Warm Springs pool is perfect for infants and toddlers as the water is a balmy 91 degrees. Admission is $6.75 for adults and $5.75 for kids 12 and younger.


Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion & Pool Handicapped Access Ramp & water wheelchair for easy access · Exceptionally warm water ·  Spa · Sauna · Lazy River with moving current · Shallow-water Leisure Pool with beach-like entry and padded floor · Bright, modern lighting · Plumbed-in spray toys · Lifejackets available for on-site use · Water Basketball hoops · A variety of floats and water toys.  Indoor Playground - For crawlers through age 5. A warm and dry environment with play house, tree house, ball pit, slides, crawler's corner and more. Parents provide supervision. Drop-in fees: R$3.25/NR$3.75 hourly fee per child, with a maximum of four children per adult.
Lynnwood Recreation Center Indoor Pool including: water slides, lazy river, water playground and family hot tub. The Lynnwood Recreation Center is a public facility and doesn't require membership or have any joining fees. You have several admission options to visit the Recreation Center including single use, 10-visit pass or annual pass choices.
Forest Park Pool {Everett} has swimming lessons, and open swim.  Parent tot swim is Monday - Thursday 6-8:30am.
Snohomish Aquatic Center {Snohomish} The recreation pool offers zero-depth entry, a lazy river, spray area, water slide, the Flow Rider (think indoor surfing), warm water therapy pool, swim lessons and more! Daily rates range from $4.25 (child) - $16.25 (family) and under 2 years is free.