Lions Pool – indoor pool, open year round
509 West Pine Street
Yakima WA 98902
(509) 575-6046
Season: June 12 – August 1 *Open M-F
Lions Pool Closures: Will be closed August 4-24 for annual maintenance.
- July 4 – Independence Day
- November 28 – Thanksgiving Day
- Dec. 24-Christmas Eve, close at 1:00 p.m.
- December 25 – Christmas Day
- December 31-New Year’s Eve, close at 1:00 p.m.
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
Recreational Swimming
- 1:30-3:00 p.m. T-Th
- 3:15-4:45 p.m. M-Th
- 7:00-8:30 p.m. Friday
Lap Swim and Water Walking
- 6:00-8:00 a.m. M-F
- 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. M-F
- 5:00-6:30 p.m. M-F
Pool fees for Recreational Swims
(Fee applies to everyone who will be inside the building whether they swim or not.)
| POOL FEES | General Admission | 3-Month Pass | 10-Punch Card |
| Youth | $3 | $68 | $25 |
| Adult | $4 | $105 | $35 |
| Family of 6* | $17 | $375 | |
| Family Plus** | $19 | $450 | |
| Honored Citizen*** | $3 | $68 | $25 |
**Family Plus rate includes up to two adult family members and six of their own children.
**The Honored Citizen category is for those who are 62 years or older, or are a Yakima Transit Honored Citizen card holder, State of Washington Handicapped Parking Placard (wallet card) holder, SSI Disabled, or active duty military with ID.
Youth is ages 4-17 (3 & under free with a paying adult)
Learn-To-Swim and Exercise Classes
Franklin Pool – Outdoor Pool
Operates June 12, 2025 – August 24, 2025 for the season
2102 Tieton Drive, Yakima WA 98902
(509) 575-6035
- Recreational Swim M-F 1:30-4:00 p.m.
- Recreational Swim M-F 4:30-7:00 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday Recreational Swim 12:30-4:30 p.m.
- Adult Water Walking and Lap Swim M-F 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and Sat/Sun 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- Water Fitness Classes: Aqua Zumba: (M/W) 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Fee: $50/month or $8 drop in
- Paws in the Pool : Sunday, August 24 (2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.); Fee: Dogs swim free but their owners have to pay general admission fee.
If your child uses a flotation device, we allow coast guard approved life vests. (We do not allow inflatable water wings , snorkels or any glass containers.)
MLK Aquatic Center – Outdoor Pools
Operates June 19, 2025 – August 24, 2025 for the season
S 8th St East Race St, Yakima
(509) 575-6132
- Recreational Swim M-F 12:30-4:00 p.m.
- Recreational Swim M-F 4:30-7:00 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday Recreational Swim 12:30-4:30 p.m.
- Adult Water Walking and Lap Swim M-F 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and Sat/Sun 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
If your child uses a flotation device, we allow coast guard approved life vests. (We do not allow inflatable water wings , snorkels or any glass containers.)
Rent the pool
Planning a birthday party? Need a special event for your youth group? Rent Lions, Franklin and MLK Pool. The pools are available during non-program times. Make a reservation online or call 509-575-6046 to make a reservation or to request information.