Mount Rainier Pool

Mount Rainier Pool Mount Rainier Pool is an indoor facility. We are just south of the Mount Rainier High School campus. Welcome to the Mount Rainier Pool page.

Mount Rainier Pool is an indoor facility governed by the Des Moines Pool Metropolitan District. Some of the many programs we offer include Swim Lessons, Lap Swims, Water Exercise classes, as well as Public and Family Swims. We offer swimming lessons throughout the year for children and adults of all ages. Lap swims occur several times during the day for people with varying schedules and we have Pu

blic or Family swims at least once every day. Water Exercise classes are available mornings in deep and shallow water with an arthritic class in the afternoon and all are open to both adults and seniors. If you have any questions, feel free to call, come in, or check out our website at www.mtrainierpool.com

Learning to swim as an adult can change more than you might think.It can mean feeling safer when your kids want to go sw...
09/14/2026

Learning to swim as an adult can change more than you might think.

It can mean feeling safer when your kids want to go swimming. Being more comfortable on a family vacation. Trying kayaking, paddleboarding or snorkeling for the first time. Or simply being able to enjoy the pool instead of sitting on the sidelines.

And if you have children, there’s something powerful about letting them see you learn, too. You don’t have to already know how to do something to start. You can be nervous, practice, make progress and keep going.

It’s never too late to learn to swim.

We have just 3 spaces remaining in our fall Adult Swim Lessons:

🏊 Saturday, 7:45–8:30 a.m. — 1 spot left
🏊 Monday & Wednesday, 6:00–6:45 p.m. — 2 spots left

Registration is open now and spaces are first-come, first-served.

Questions? Give us a call at 206-824-4722. We’re happy to help you figure out if the class is right for you.

https://mtrainierpool.com/swimlessons/

📅 Saturday, September 12Lap swimming will end early at 12:30 p.m. so our staff can prepare for the James Ellis Day Open ...
09/12/2026

📅 Saturday, September 12
Lap swimming will end early at 12:30 p.m. so our staff can prepare for the James Ellis Day Open Swim. We’ll be setting up the obstacle course and getting everything ready for the afternoon!

🛟 Lifeguard Training — September 12 & 13
We’re also hosting a full Lifeguard Certification Class this weekend. During portions of our regular lap swimming hours, two lanes will be reserved for lifeguard training, so fewer lap lanes will be available.

This training is an important investment in our community. Training additional lifeguards helps us maintain the staffing needed to offer swim lessons, open swims, lap swimming, and other aquatic programs.

The lifeguard class will continue next weekend as well, so some lane reductions will remain in effect over the next two weeks.

👉 We’ll keep our online schedule updated with current lane availability:
https://mtrainierpool.com/schedule-2/

Thank you for your patience and for supporting the training of our next group of lifeguards! 🛟🏊

💦 COME SWIM FOR FREE TODAY! 💦Today is James Ellis Day at Mount Rainier Pool! Join us as we celebrate the legacy of James...
09/12/2026

💦 COME SWIM FOR FREE TODAY! 💦

Today is James Ellis Day at Mount Rainier Pool! Join us as we celebrate the legacy of James R. Ellis, the Forward Thrust movement, and 51 years of Mount Rainier Pool!

🏊 All scheduled swimming is FREE today!

• Water Walking: 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Lap Swim: 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Family Swim: 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Open Swim with the Wibit Obstacle Course: 1:00–2:30 p.m.

Whether you want to get in some laps, walk in the water, enjoy time with the family, or take on our Wibit Obstacle Course, come out and celebrate with us!

💙 FREE swimming. Community. Fun. A legacy worth celebrating.

Everyone is welcome — come see us today!

Learn more at mtrainierpool.com

New student registration for Fall Swim Lessons opens today, Friday, September 11! See exact registration times below.Our...
09/11/2026

New student registration for Fall Swim Lessons opens today, Friday, September 11!
See exact registration times below.
Our affordable swim lessons are led by certified instructors and include structured instruction, skill-based progress tracking, and student report cards so families can follow their swimmer’s progress throughout the session.

REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY!
Des Moines & Normandy Park Residents: 5:00 p.m.
Non-Residents: 6:30 p.m.
I
MPORTANT UPDATE FOR CURRENT STUDENTS
Registration will be closed from 3-5pm (Friday, September 11) today, as staff updates our system from Current to New Student registration processes!

REMAINING CLASS OPENINGS
We’ve put together an updated list of classes that still have openings. Updates are as of Friday, September 11 at 10:15am.
Click here to view the PDF of remaining class openings.
Availability is limited and may change quickly once registration opens. If your preferred class is full, we encourage you to join the waitlist.

FALL CLASS DATES
This fall, we are offering two swim lesson options:
Monday/Wednesday Evenings
October 12 – November 4
8 classes
Saturday Mornings
September 26 – November 14
8 classes

For complete swim lesson information, including registration instructions and our Swim Lesson Handbook, visit:
https://mtrainierpool.com/swimlessons/

We look forward to welcoming new swimmers to Mount Rainier Pool this fall!

Mount Rainier Pool
Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District

🏊 It’s Never Too Late to Learn to Swim!Whether you’ve never learned to swim, want to feel more comfortable and confident...
09/11/2026

🏊 It’s Never Too Late to Learn to Swim!

Whether you’ve never learned to swim, want to feel more comfortable and confident in the water, or are looking to improve your swimming skills, Mount Rainier Pool’s Adult Swim Lessons are a great place to start.

Adult lessons provide a supportive environment where you can work on skills at your own pace. Learning to swim can help you:

💧 Build confidence and comfort in the water
🏊 Develop stronger swimming and water-safety skills
💪 Improve fitness and endurance
🌊 Feel more comfortable participating in aquatic activities with family and friends
🎯 Work toward your own personal swimming goals

We still have openings for Fall!

📅 Saturdays | Sept. 26–Nov. 14
⏰ 7:45–8:30 a.m.
2 spots remaining

📅 Mondays & Wednesdays | Oct. 12–Nov. 4
⏰ 6:00–6:45 p.m.
8 spots remaining

📣 NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION — FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

🏠 Des Moines & Normandy Park Residents: Opens at 5:00 p.m.

🌎 Non-Residents: Opens at 6:30 p.m.

Adult lessons are available for ages 15+. No matter where you’re starting, taking that first lesson can open the door to a lifetime of greater confidence around the water.

👉 Learn more and get ready to register:
https://mtrainierpool.com/swimlessons/

Learn to swim. Build confidence. Enjoy the water on your terms.

🏊 Start Their Swim Lesson Journey Together!Some of the most important early swimming lessons happen with a parent right ...
09/10/2026

🏊 Start Their Swim Lesson Journey Together!

Some of the most important early swimming lessons happen with a parent right there in the water.

Mount Rainier Pool’s Parent & Child Aquatics classes are designed for children 6 months through 3 years, 11 months and give parents and children an opportunity to learn, play, and become more comfortable in the water together.

These early experiences can help children develop water comfort, confidence, basic aquatic skills, and familiarity with a structured class environment—building a strong foundation as they move into independent swim lessons.

💙 And we still have openings for Fall!

Remaining Parent & Child classes:

Saturdays | Sept. 26–Nov. 14
• 9:00–9:25 a.m. — Parent & Child Aquatics 1
• 10:00–10:25 a.m. — Parent & Child Aquatics 1/2
• 11:00–11:25 a.m. — Parent & Child Aquatics 1

Mondays & Wednesdays | Oct. 12–Nov. 4
• 5:00–5:25 p.m. — Parent & Child Aquatics 1/2

📣 NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION — FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

🏠 Des Moines & Normandy Park Residents: Registration opens at 5:00 p.m.

🌎 Non-Residents: Registration opens at 6:30 p.m.

Classes can fill quickly, so we recommend having your CivicRec account ready before registration opens.

👉 Class information, registration details & Swim Lesson Handbook:
https://mtrainierpool.com/swimlessons/

Start small. Learn together. Build a lifelong love of the water.

🏊‍♀️ CURRENT STUDENTS — FALL SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY! 🏊‍♂️⏰ Registration opens TODAY at 4:30 p.m. for curre...
09/09/2026

🏊‍♀️ CURRENT STUDENTS — FALL SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY! 🏊‍♂️

⏰ Registration opens TODAY at 4:30 p.m. for current Mount Rainier Pool swim lesson students!

Classes can fill quickly, so we recommend being ready before registration opens:

✅ Log into your CivicRec account
✅ Review the exact class times
✅ Know your swimmer’s level
✅ Have a backup class time in mind

📅 NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION — FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

🏠 Des Moines & Normandy Park Residents: 5:00 p.m.
🌎 Non-Residents: 6:30 p.m.

📣 New families: Watch our page tomorrow! On Thursday, we’ll share an update on remaining class openings so you can prepare for Friday’s registration.

🍂 Fall lessons include Saturday mornings beginning September 26 and Monday/Wednesday evenings beginning October 12, with options from 6 months through adults.

👉 Class times, Swim Lesson Handbook & registration information:
https://mtrainierpool.com/swimlessons/

We’re looking forward to another great session of swimming, learning and building water confidence at Mount Rainier Pool! 💦

💧 What’s getting in the way of being more active?Maybe the gym isn’t your thing.Maybe your usual workout has gotten bori...
09/08/2026

💧 What’s getting in the way of being more active?

Maybe the gym isn’t your thing.
Maybe your usual workout has gotten boring.
Maybe you want something that feels a little easier on your body.
Or maybe exercise just hasn’t been much fun lately.

What if the problem isn’t exercise?

Maybe you just haven’t found the right way to move.

Water Exercise at Mount Rainier Pool gives you a different option. The water provides natural resistance and support, you can work at your own pace, and you’ll be exercising alongside a welcoming group of people.

🏊 You don’t need to be a swimmer to participate.

Come give it a try. You might discover that exercise feels a whole lot different in the water.

📍 Mount Rainier Pool
22722 19th Ave S, Des Moines

🌐 Learn more and see our current schedule:
https://mtrainierpool.com/schedule-2/

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day Weekend from Mount Rainier Pool! 🏊‍♀️We’ll be OPEN regular hours tomorrow, Monday, September 7!Here’s...
09/07/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day Weekend from Mount Rainier Pool! 🏊‍♀️

We’ll be OPEN regular hours tomorrow, Monday, September 7!

Here’s what’s happening:

🏊 Lap Swimming: 6 a.m.–1 p.m. & 7:30–9 p.m.
🚶 Water Walking: 6 a.m.–Noon
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Swim: Noon–1 p.m. & 5–9 p.m.
💦 Water Exercise: No classes tomorrow

Whether you want to get some laps in, walk the pool, or bring the family for a swim, come spend part of your Labor Day with us!

📅 Full schedule:
https://mtrainierpool.com/schedule-2/

Have a safe and happy Labor Day! 💙🇺🇸

Address

22722 19th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA
98198

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 1:15pm
4pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 6am - 1:15pm
4pm - 8pm
Wednesday 6am - 1:15pm
4pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 6am - 1:15pm
4pm - 8pm
Friday 6am - 1:15pm
4pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 8am - 2:30pm
Sunday 8am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+12068244722

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