Wallingford Wading Pool Opens Wednesday

Happy days are here again — especially if you’re a parent to kids who love the Wallingford Wading Pool. The season kicks-off next Wednesday (June 26) and runs Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12:00pm to 7:00pm through August 18. The wading pool will only open if the temperatures reach 70, and you can phone the hotline anytime after 9:00am to find out 206-684-7796.

If you’re new to the wading pool scene, take a minute to familiarize yourself with Seattle’s wading pool expectations:

• Children under 10 years old must be supervised by a responsible adult.
• No “Bare Buns” – bathing suit attire required, babies must wear tight plastic pants or diapers designed for swimming.
• No food or drink; no glass containers.
• No spots – people with communicable diseases are not allowed in the pool.
• No fidos (dogs, cats, etc.)
• No bikes
• No running
• No water fights
• No drugs or alcohol

I hope that Seattle Parks assigns our funky fresh lifeguard again this year. For two years running, he’s brought his summer jamz of disco, Motown, and Funk to provide a lively soundtrack to the wading pool. I’ve been especially appreciative of “Disco Inferno” (Burn, Baby, Burn) because it always serves as a reminder to slather up the kiddos with more sunscreen. Thanks, Mr. Lifeguard!