Parkways Blog: Pools And Registered Community Center Programs To Begin Phased Reopening Starting In Early September

Seattle WA

11 August, 2021

11:41 AM

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Press release from Parkways Blog: Rachel Schulkin August 10, 2021 Seattle Parks and Recreation will be ramping up public services and programming at recreation facilities across Seattle beginning September 7, 2021. This ramp up will include reopening most public pools (for lap swim, independent aquatic fitness and limited aquatic exercise classes), community center and environmental learning center registered programs (lifelong recreation, specialized programs, etc.), and teen programs that support academic success and enrichment. These programs are in addition to the preschool and childcare programs already operating in community centers.   With the increase in COVID-19 cases and the rise of the Delta variant, community center rentals, swim lessons, and drop-in and general use  will continued to be closed.  This includes weight rooms, drop-in sports, and similar amenities.   More information on specific programs times and locations can be found by visiting our website, checking out the community center Facebook page, or through our online registration system.    Please note that all facilities will continue to follow any current COVID-19 restrictions as outlined by the State, City or King County Public Health.   The current guidance requires all staff and visitors to mask up upon entry regardless of vaccination status.   Conditions may change as  restrictions and guidelines evolve. Each facility will have clear signage upon entry as to what the safety requirements are at each site.   Pool reopenings will ramp up over the course of the fall. The list below highlights the locations and hours of operations for aquatic facilities.  Open pools, as listed below, will be open for lap swim, aquatic fitness, and limited aquatic exercise classes. Swim lessons and some aquatic classes are still on hold as we  monitor the Delta variant in our region. Listed operating hours are based on projected staffing levels.  If we are unable to hire enough staff, hours may be modified. Check the Parkways blog for the latest information.  Teen Life Centers will be open for teens during the hours below to support academic success and enrichment opportunities.  These hours are based on projected staffing levels.  If we are unable to hire enough staff hours may be modified. Check the Parkways blog for the latest information.      Due to building renovations, the following recreation facilities will remain closed for programs, rentals, and childcare through 2021:   Jefferson Community Center (closed until 2nd quarter of 2022),   Hiawatha Community Center (closed until 2nd quarter of 2022),   South Park Community Center (closed until 4th quarter of 2022),   Discovery Park Environmental Learning Center (closed until 2nd quarter of 2022)  Laurelhurst will remain closed due to limited staffing    This press release was produced by Parkways Blog. The views expressed here are the author's own.