This weekend is going to get toasty and you’re definitely going to need some spots to cool down. Luckily Seattle has a fair number of places that you can get out of the heat this weekend. That being said, if you are able to stay cool at home please leave these public spaces for those who do not have the same amenities. Here are 46 places in Seattle that’ll help you beat this heat wave.
Seattle Parks Community Center Cooling Center Hours
International District/Chinatown Community Center (Sunday and Monday 2 pm-8 pm)
Northgate Community Center (Saturday and Sunday 2 pm-8 pm)
Rainier Beach Community Center (Saturday and Sunday 2 pm-8 pm)
Libraries
The listed libraries are air-conditioned public spaces and you can use them as a place to cool off. Keep in mind that masks are still required regardless of your vaccination status. You’ll also be expected to respect physical social distancing.
Ballard Branch
Hours: Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays
Beacon Hill Branch
Hours: Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays
Broadview Branch
Hours: Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays
Central Library
Hours: Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays
Delridge Branch
Hours: Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays
Douglass-Truth Branch
Hours: Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays
Greenwood Branch
Hours: Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; noon to 6 p.m. Sundays
High Point Branch
Hours: Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; noon to 6 p.m. Sundays
International District/Chinatown Branch
Hours: Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays; noon to 6 p.m. Sundays
Lake City Branch
Hours: Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays
Magnolia Branch
Hours: Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; noon to 6 p.m. Sundays
Rainier Beach Branch
Hours: Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; noon to 6 p.m. Sundays
South Park Branch
Hours: Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Pools and Water Areas
Wading pools are open to the public according to the schedule below and spray parks will open to the public on Saturday, June 26th from 11 am-8 pm every day. Lifeguarded Beaches start on Saturday, June 26th from, 12 pm-7 pm on weekdays and 11 am-7 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Volunteer, 1400 E Galer St, Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues
East Queen Anne, 160 Howe St., Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun
Powell Barnett, 352 Martin Luther King Way, Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun
Dahl, 7700 25th Ave. NE, Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues
Soundview, 1590 NW 90th St., Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues
Bitter Lake 13035 Linden Ave. N, Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun
Green Lake (opens 7/2), N 73rd and E Green Lake Dr. N, Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun
Van Asselt, 2820 S Myrtle St., Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun
Delridge, 4501 Delridge Way SW, (12pm to 5:30pm), Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues
South Park, 8319 8th Ave. S, Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues
Lincoln, 8600 Fauntleroy Ave. SW, Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun
Spray Parks
Beacon Mountain at Jefferson Park, 3901 Beacon Ave. S
John C. Little, 6961 37th Ave. S
Lower Judkins, 2150 S Norman St.
Georgetown Playfield, 750 S Homer St.
Highland Park, 1100 SW Cloverdale
Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N
Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave. E
Northacres Park, 12800 1st Ave. NE
Yesler Terrace Park, 917 Yesler Way
Lifeguarded Beaches
Matthews, 9300 51st Ave. NE through September 5
Madison, 1900 43rd Ave. E through September 5
Mt. Baker, 2301 Lake Washington Blvd. S through September 5
Seward, 5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S through September 5
West Green Lake, 7312 W Green Lake Dr. through September 5
Magnuson, park entrance at NE 65th and Sand Point Way NE through August 28
Madrona, 853 Lake Washington Blvd. through August 28
Pritchard Beach, 8400 55th S through August 28
Outdoor Pools
“Pop” Mounger Pool, 2535 32nd W, daily, 9 am-5: 30 pm click here for public swim times.
Colman Pool, 8603 Fauntleroy Way SW, daily, 12 pm-7 pm, click here for public swim times.
We don’t have to tell you twice (but we will) please make sure to drink enough water and put on that SPF. Temperatures in the 100’s are not normal for Seattle and none of us are used to heat like this so go easy on yourself. With that, have a great weekend and stay safe.
You can find additional information on cooling centers for the elderly and those experiencing homelessness here.
