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Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion

πŸ“ Mountlake Terrace, WA

β˜…4.4(597 Google reviews)

Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion offers an indoor swimming pool with lifeguards, family swim sessions, fitness facilities, dance classes, and community programs. More affordable than comparable Puget Sound facilities.

βœ“ indoor poolβœ“ lifeguardsβœ“ affordableβœ“ family swimβœ“ community rec centerβœ“ low crowds
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Wonderful pool experience! Lifeguards were great! Inexpensive compared to similar facilities in other Puget Sound communities.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families seeking an affordable, uncrowded indoor pool option in the north Seattle suburbs. Lifeguard coverage is reliable. The broader facility adds value with fitness and class options for parents as kids swim. Older infrastructure means amenity levels are more basic than newer centers.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Check the City of Mountlake Terrace website for current family swim schedules before visiting
⏰Bring your own swim gear β€” the facility is community-run and not a resort-style pool
🎟️Arrive early on school holidays when family swim sessions draw larger crowds
πŸš—The pavilion offers additional classes like dance and fitness β€” ask at the front desk for a full schedule

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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597 Google reviews

Affordable and accessible40%
Kind attentive staff35%
Rarely overcrowded15%
Older facilities10%
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Darren K

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β€œWonderful pool experience! Lifeguards were great! Inexpensive compared to similar facilities in other Puget Sound communities.”

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Omar Abdulwahed

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β€œThey are so kind and will help you ride away”

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Jennifer Nonisa

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β€œLove this place! It’s never packed. Way more accessible than the Lynnwood pool. Older facilities but very kind staff!”

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David Calderon

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β€œNice facility”

Reviews from Google

Overview

The Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion at 5303 228th St SW is a full-service public recreation center anchored by an indoor pool. Lifeguards are on duty during all swim sessions. The facility also houses fitness areas, a dance school, event spaces, and preschool programming. Reviewers highlight the affordability compared to Lynnwood and other Puget Sound rec centers, and praise the staff warmth across departments.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday08:15 – 17:30
Tuesday05:45 – 20:30
Wednesday05:45 – 20:30
Thursday05:45 – 20:30
Friday05:45 – 20:30
Saturday05:45 – 18:30
Sunday07:45 – 18:30

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