Is Wedgwood Pool private or public? Wedgwood Pool, also know as Wedgwood Swim Club is a private swim club.

How long has the pool been here? Since 1964.

What is your operating season? Basically the week before Memorial Day to a week after Labor Day.

How big is Wedgwood Pool? The pool is quite large. 215,000 gallons of water ranging in depth from 7"-12' click here for a diagram.

Is the pool heated? Yes, 84 degrees + or - depending on the weather.

Are you open for swimming in the rain? This is Seattle... of couse, you're already wet when your in the water. The only time we aren't open is when thundershowers are in the area.

Do you offer anything other than the pool? Just the pool...no tennis or golf but we do have ping-pong!

Can I rent the pool? Pool rentals are a privilege of membership (members see below).

MEMBER FAQ's

When will the pool close this year? TBD

When will the pool open in 2010? Likely the 22nd of May.

When will early morning lap swim start? TBD

When will water aerobics start? When public schools are out, usually the last week of June.

How do I sell my membership? Contact the membership chairperson, Caryn Hopkins (in the pool directory) or contact the pool office we'll put you in touch.

What is and how do I transfer to Senior Membership? After 12 years of full pool membership you are eligible to convert to senior status. Senior status costs less annually and there are some other restrictions. Contact the pool office we'll put you in touch with the membership chair.

Can I sell my membership with my home? Yes. Please contact the pool office and we'll put you in touch with the membership chair.

I would like to take a leave of absence for a summer, can I do that? Yes, but there are restrictions. Please contact the pool office and we'll put you in touch with the membership chair.

I want to have a party at the pool, how is that done? Parties for groups of up to twelve people (this includes both members and non-members in the total) can usually be held during regular pool hours. Parties need to be pre-arranged with the office. We schedule only one party at a time to lessen the impact on the other members using the pool. Parties are scheduled on a first come first served basis. The cost is $3 per person, and these do not count against the 20. If prior arrangements are not made, partygoers will be counted as regular pool guests.

I want to rent the pool out, how do I go about that? The pool is available for rent when not regularly open. We can accommodate groups up to 75 people. Rates and times and availability vary, so contact the office if you are interested in finding out more.

NON-MEMBER FAQ's

How does one become a member of Wedgwood Pool? Well the most common way is to first get your name on the wait list. Click here for more information.

What do you offer for non-members? We offer water aerobics and swimming lessons for children.

What about swim team? We have a swim team for both kids and adults but you must be a member to participate.

Is this the only way to get a membership? It is the most common, however there are a couple of other ways. One way is for you to buy the house of a current pool member who is willing to sell their membership with their home. Another way is to buy or rent a home in our near neighbor area and then you would qualify for a summer near neighbor membership, however  being a "near neighbor" does NOT necessarily guarantee membership.  By living within the qualified near neighbor area you have the POSSIBILITY of obtaining a membership for the summer; but it's not a sure thing, it depends on availability

What is the near neighbor area? It is an area that was created to help with mitigating some of the effects of traffic around the pool. Basically it includes all of the homes to the south of the pool for one block to NE 75th along 28th Ave NE. It also includes to the north of the pool, the homes along 28th Ave NE from the pool to NE 80th.

But I live really close to the pool though(not in the near neighbor area) and I still have to wait? Yes, sorry that's currently the case.

Are there any geographic boundaries for joining the club? No, those were eliminated a little more than 25 years ago to believe it or not, to help boost membership numbers.

Is the wait list really 10 years long? Not exactly... this year some of the people offered memberships waited more than 10 years and it's likely the wait would be considerably longer for someone getting on the list now.

How many memberships are there? 295

Any thought on increasing that number? It has been talked about, but it's not really feasible. First, the club and the near neighbors have an agreement to cap the membership at 295. Second, the pool reaches capacity on the hotter summer days. Also think about if you were a neighbor or a pool member would you want to add to the traffic and crowds that already exists?

What about limited use memberships? At this time were not considering this.

I used to be a member back in the "old days" is there a way I can get my membership back without waiting? Sorry to say, no.

LESSONS FAQ's

Do you offer swimming lessons? Yes for children three and up. Click here for lesson information.

How about lessons for adults? Not group lessons, but you can contact the office to arrange private lessons with an instructor.

Do you offer swimming lessons for babies? No.

MISCELLANEOUS

I want to work at the pool, are you hiring and how do I get a job? Click here for employment application. Employment at WW pool is very competitive. Appropriate certifications are needed for employment. We try to start our interviews for the upcoming season as early as December during winter vacation and sometimes we hire toward the end of the season as well. Contact the pool by phone 523-8211, or email manager@wwpool.org for more information.