Wallingford Playfield Wading Pool

About

Wallingford Playfield Wading Pool is a free, seasonal outdoor wading pool located within Wallingford Playfield in Seattle, WA. It is a popular community amenity designed specifically for young children and toddlers to splash and play, offering a refreshing and safe environment during the summer months.

As an outdoor wading pool operated by Seattle Parks and Recreation, the Wallingford Playfield Wading Pool is typically filled daily with fresh tap water. It is not heated, so its temperature is ambient, fluctuating with the air temperature and the incoming water supply. Users should expect the water to be cool or refreshing.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? The park features a new and safe playground with two distinct areas, including a tall monkey castle for 5-12 year olds. However, it offers limited facilities for little tots (noted for dirty swings), insufficient shade, and poorly maintained grass. Older toddlers might enjoy the dusty and slippery pseudo trails. The wading pool is highly regarded as a neighborhood classic and the best/only one in Wallingford, suitable for babies and little kids with a sloped entry and a maximum depth of two feet, often featuring water toys and music. It is maintained by a long-term staff member. Visitors are advised to bring sun protection due to limited shade, go early as water quality can decline throughout the day, and note that the pool only opens when the temperature is above 75F.

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Amenities

• Good for Children
• Accessible Entrance
• Accessible Restroom

Reviews

Listing Reviews

July 29th, 2019

Dmitrii Zvorygin

Nice new and safe playground for 5-12 y.o. kids. Has two separate playgrounds for different ages. Very tall monkey castle with plenty of fancy tools

May 2nd, 2018

Maleeta

There isn't much of an area for little tots to play aside from the dirtiest swings I've ever seen! Nor is there much shade...and the grass looks pretty had. But my nephews who are older toddlers enjoyed running around the perimeter of the park in the pseudo trails. Pretty dusty and slippery up there though.

July 5th, 2018

Jill Curtis Jackson

The wading pool is great for little kids and babies. It has a sloped side, so crawlers can explore, and goes to maybe two feet deep. Not much shade though, bring your sun umbrella. Often has water toys and music too!

August 6th, 2018

Kelly Delahunty

Small but a neighborhood classic. The maintenance gentlemen has been there for years. He can be a bit straight forward for kids but he keeps the place clean, no splashing, and plays sweet tunes.

November 24th, 2018

Renganathan Ramamoorthy

Best wading pool in Wallingford. But also only wading pool in Wallingford. Go early if possible. The water does tend to get crappy as time passes by. Also to note — go only if the temperature is above 75F. Else they will not be open. Infant friendly as well. But make sure you take sunscreen and maybe some sunshade as there is not much shade around the pool during the summer.