Swimming Pool
Sports Activity Location

Medgar Evers Pool

500 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, USA

145 Reviews

About

Public pool offering lap lanes, a sauna, and free coaching, plus lessons.

The facility typically maintains two pools at different temperatures: the main lap pool is generally kept at approximately 84.5°F (29.2°C), and the warmer wading or leisure pool is usually around 88°F (31.1°C).

What are people saying (AI review summary)? The swimming facility receives mixed but generally positive reviews. Staff are consistently praised for being exceptionally friendly, welcoming, supportive, and helpful. The facility is easy to access and features two pools: one shallow and one deep with separate lanes and a diving board. Water temperature is generally considered optimal or super warm. However, there is conflicting feedback on cleanliness and water quality; some reviewers commend the very clean water and overall environment with no bleach smell and sanitized equipment, while others describe it as very dirty, particularly the locker rooms, and mention a lot of chemicals in the water. It's noted for not being overly crowded during after-work hours and for fostering a positive community spirit. Users should be aware that a quarter is needed for the lockers, and the key is large.

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Amenities

  • Good for Children
  • Accessible Entrance

Reviews

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Tiannaa August 14th, 2025
Tiannaa

Easy accessible but very dirty. The water was super warm the locker rooms gave me the ICK this pool needs to be updated ASAP.

MX T. July 11th, 2025
MX T.

Staff are very friendly,, welcome with smiles and super supportive. Water is very clean, I don't smell bleach like other pools. I swim here 2-3 times per week. Update 7/11/25: on 7/2, a swimmer lost key, staff were very helpful to help him find the key. Five minutes later, another swimmer dived and found key for him at deep area. What a great community! I love swimming here and strongly recommend everyone to come here.

Jaimie Teresa August 21st, 2021
Jaimie Teresa

Very clean overall environment & helpful staff. They have two pools side by side. One shallow pool (roughly up to 3.5 feet) and the other deep pool with separate lanes & a diving board. I appreciated how they sanitized equipment in between uses.

Sheen Hunter (#SheenTV! #SeattleFreeze) April 9th, 2025
Sheen Hunter (#SheenTV! #SeattleFreeze)

Historical site worth a swim.

Анна Тигунова October 18th, 2024
Анна Тигунова

A lot of chemicals in the water. Still a nice place to swim, not crazily crowded for an after-work slot. The staff is really friendly. You need to have a quarter for the locker and prepare to carry the key with you (it has a large pin). The temperature of the water is optimal for me.

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