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Pool and Splash Pad Guide

Thurston County

By Michelle Maestas, Publisher/Editor May 22, 2021

*More will be added as they come in*

Summertime is almost here and we all need a place to go when it's HOT!  I compiled a list of outdoor pools and splash pads that are open to the public during those hot days.  🏖





Heritage Park Fountain

330 5th Avenue SW

Olympia, WA 

The fountain is open daily from 11 am - 9 pm in Summer (June-Sept) and 11 am - 7 pm in Winter (Oct-May).  Located right in the center of downtown Olympia.  Great place to take the whole family for a day of splashing and then have a family picnic.  

*currently closed.  Please visit the website for current updates on opening.  



East Bay Public Plaza

325 Marine Dr NE

Olympia, WA

Located between the WET Science Center and the Hands On Children’s Museum.  Open daily from May – August 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and September – October 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Check out the East Bay Public Plaza facebook page to stay updated on any closures or events going on.  

*Check website for daily updates on opening




Tanglewilde Pool 

414 Wildcat St. SE 

Olympia, WA 98503

Open to the public.  

Summer Hours: June 25th thru September 4th
Monday - Thursday
Swim Lessons: 9 am - 12 pm
Lap Swim: 12 pm - 1 pm
Open Swim: 1 pm - 4 pm & 4 pm - 8 pm

Friday
Open Swim: 1 pm - 4 pm & 4 pm - 8 pm
Teen Night: 8 pm - 10 pm

Saturday
Open Swim: 1 pm - 4 pm & 4 pm - 8 pm

Sunday
Lap Swim: 12 pm - 1 pm
Open Swim: 1 pm - 4 pm & 4 pm - 8 pm

*Currently closed.  Check the website for daily updates on opening.