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Volunteer Park Wading Pool

1417 E Highland Dr, Seattle, WA 98112, USA

19 Reviews

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Volunteer Park Wading Pool, located at 1417 E Highland Dr, Seattle, WA 98112, USA, is a popular seasonal wading pool designed primarily for young children. Situated within the larger Volunteer Park, it offers a refreshing concrete basin typically filled with fresh water daily during the summer months, making it a favorite spot for families seeking respite on warm days. It is often found adjacent to a playground.

The wading pool is generally unheated. Its temperature is primarily determined by the ambient air temperature and the municipal water supply, as it is filled with fresh water daily. No specific maintained temperature is provided for this facility, as it operates without active heating, offering cool water.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? The wading pool is generally highly praised as a clean, shallow, and enjoyable destination, perfect for young children and families, especially on hot days. Visitors appreciate the ample shade, nearby playgrounds, swing sets, and convenient parking, making it a great spot for an afternoon outing or family picnic. However, a significant drawback noted is the rude and aggressive behavior of a pool attendant, particularly concerning children playing near the water stream, which can detract from the overall positive experience.

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  • Good for Children
  • Accessible Entrance

Reviews

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Lorena Factor July 8th, 2022
Lorena Factor

Very nice wading pool. Clean and nice surroundings. We enjoyed our afternoon here.

Anna Williams August 31st, 2022
Anna Williams

Great activity for younger kids especially if you take with you some kind of water gun. Water turns on at noon. Enough shade. Playgrounds and swing sets nearby.

Breanna Leake July 27th, 2024
Breanna Leake

Rude employee who is monitoring the pool usage. He's unnecessarily aggressive, when it would be much more professional to be polite and informative. The issue when this pool fills up is that kids aren't permitted in the stream of water, where the pool fills from. I don't understand why the attendant doesn't fit right by there to deter kids from trying to play in it, rather than screaming at them from across the pool in the shade.

Stacy Whitehead July 30th, 2022
Stacy Whitehead

Busy on hot weekend. Perfect for young kids and families. Shallow water. Plenty of shade on the side.

Kuno T June 30th, 2024
Kuno T

What a great place. Perfect for kids to play in the water, while families to enjoy picnic at the shaded park around the pool. Plenty of parking in the park and neighborhoods.

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