Lynnwood Recreation Center

Great pool BUT in the winter when it’s freezing cold they turn into the gestapo and make you wait outside — with your kids or no one in your group gets in. Even when there is space to wait in line inside.

Great remodeling. very clean facility and friendly knowledgeable staff. The pool is warm and clean. the locker rooms also clean and well kept. The pool can get really busy. I belong mainly for the weight room. I have at some point in time been a member of all the fitness clubs in this area (have been here 30 yrs).This weight room is almost perfect. A cleaner one you will not find. Has free weights, machines, plenty of aerobic equipment and even a «smith machine». At the time of this writing the monthly dues are $ 37.50 per month. That includes the use of the pool and it’s classes, the racquetball courts, weight room and fitness/​aerobic classes. Dance, martial arts. etc are charged separately. The only reason this isn’t a 5 star is the weight room is a bit too busy. if you can time your workouts to off peak hrs you’re good.

My son had a blast here at the pool. for only about $ 4 – 5 per person for entry, one heck of a deal. The two large slides were a hit! But I would only recommend the pool for those with little ones. It can get very loud with millions of little ones running around, a sound only a parent can understand and tolerate. But before heading out, make sure to call ahead and inquire about the private party reservations. The public is permitted during the open swim sessions in between the private party time slots. Plus, make sure to get there early. They restrict the # of people allowed each session. Expect about 1 hr and 45mins of fun. Which is perfect in my opinion.

Nice facilities. Nice people. My son enjoyed his first day at the preschool drop-​off play program. He had fun and loves the bracelet he made all by himself.

Love this facility and the people who work there. I use the gym and fitness classes. Down to earth place, it is easy to get started on a fitness plan without feeling itimidated. Use the fitness classes that come with free an annual pass, it makes it even easier to make your fitness goals. Amy, Crystal, Jenni, Denise, Donna, and Eddie are friendly and motivational, teaching Group Power, Centergy and Kick classes. And the gym is clean. Another thing to love. Last the annual pass, paid monthly if you like, is easy to turn on and off, not like typical gyms. Kudos to this place and the people there that care.

What an awesome facility! ! Clean, inexpensive, cheerful /​professional staff, GREAT lifeguards! We will be repeat visitors.

My kids have been taking swimming lessons here for the past two years. Some teachers take more time with students and actually teach, and some teachers feel overwhelmed with having five kids under 5 and just seem to want the half hour to fly by. At one point they had helpers to keep the kids occupied while the teachers taught and it worked out great. There waiting pool is awesome for little kids and they have life jackets for them. The staff are nice and helpful up front at the desk.

I decided to try the Zumba classes at the Rec Center after taking one class at LA Fitness and realizing I couldn’t afford their steep prices, especially when all I want is the class. The Lynnwood Rec Center offers 10 visit passes that are relatively cheap, considering I can only make it once a week, if that. I just finished the Thursday night class with Tammy and was floored by how great it was! I’ve taken multiple classes at 24 hour fitness, LA Fitness and the Rec center and, while most instructors have been great, Tammy was AWESOME! She was so welcoming, great at getting people involved, and definitely is helpful when demonstrating the moves. I was dribbling streams of sweat at the end and hope I can go every Thursday night!

This place is really nice — but it is a community pool after all. Lots and lots of people! For public swim, you need to come at least half an hour early or you will not get in. For swim lessons, I wish you luck. Once you are signed up, you will be fine with the progressive lesson schedule. Getting signed up for the first lessons was a challenge for me. In addition to the pool, they have a very good gym. Well spaced out and attractive with a lot of machines. I don’t see a ton of people here other than at the peak time right after work. It is a very good value.

What a treasure! Wonderful pool & facilities all around. The 8 family locker rooms are awesome if you have little kids. Until your kids are 10, who needs Great Wolf Lodge? The outside playground is small but worth a look also.
I’ve heard about the potential long waits but it wasn’t an issue today.

Drove up here to meet with friends to try the water park. There is a pool and such, but we only came for the water park and that is what my review covers. I arrived early to get in line. There are lines for guests and members. Members get to go in earlier. A lady came out with tickets before they let us in. When the tickets are gone, you can’t get in. I hear in summer that happens and you need to arrive early.
Once the line moves inside you pay and go try to get a locker. There is a family locker room but this is constantly full. You have to wait to get one of those rooms. Lockers too. The dressing room has a sink, toilet, shower and bench. The floor was soaked, so bring an extra towel to stand on if you want to get fully dry. We walked through the women’s (and my son into the men’s) locker rooms, but like most public gyms they were full of naked people in both. So we opted to wait for a family room and just take turns inside.
Once they finally let you into the water park area there are plenty of lifeguards watching over the kids. My kids are independent and tall enough for all the slides so I didn’t need to get into the water with them. Obviously smaller kids need a parent in the water. Since I didn’t need to get wet I had choices of where to sit. there are some bleacher seats inside the park, but it is humid in there. We opted to sit in the lobby by the windows to see the kids. It was comfortable here. Some counter seats. Some table/​chair seats. Snack vending. Wasn’t too loud. Staff was friendly.
From here we could watch the kids enjoy the water. There is a splash area with some climbing structure and a big bucket dumps on you every so often. Think Great Wolf Lodge on a smaller scale. There is a lazy river area and then 2 slides. The slides go out of the building but are enclosed. My kids played for 3 hours before we left. It wasn’t too crowded on a Friday when school was still in. Lots of toddlers, but enough older kids like us.
We will be back. It was cheap, but loads of fun. Not too far of a drive. Parking was limited, so in summer arrive early.

I came here with my sister, nephews and nieces. This place is technically for kids, but there is a designated super hot adult only jacuzzi and sauna area. Yes the lines were long, about 30 min… But it was worth it! So much fun, who knew we had such a great water park right here! Everyone was so nice, including entire staff and all the other visitors. There are separate private shower/​changing room if your not comfy being naky ;) I felt like a kid again, I totally enjoyed the slides, diving boards, lap and whirl pool. (I even ditched the kids to have time for myself = guilty) :D

We come here to use the pool and my son loves it. There s a lazy river, slides, squirty things, a big bucket dumper, a little tot part, and a regular pool with diving board. The hot tub can be used by kids– they keep in very warm but not HOT. There are life jackets available and floaty things to play on. In addition to regular locker rooms there are several family changing rooms with showers and lots of lockers.
I have not used the rest of the center but the gym looks OK– adequate for most people. I have been to a party here– a nice little space and then swim time.

This is a really fun pool. I come here with my toddler and he has a great time playing in the kiddy area and going around the lazy river. I only come here with my toddler but it looks like they have a good area for lap swim as well. The lifeguards do a good job of making sure that everyone is following the rules and being safe.

On a hot summer day, everyone gravitates toward cool, refreshing water. However, before you get there, you’ll have to wait it out in a line outside the Lynnwood Recreation Center before open swim times. It’s best to be there minimum of 30 minutes early (when they start handing out wristbands) but closer to an hour early if you want to be close to the front of the line. One wristband per swimmer guarantees you a spot before actually entering the facility to pay a few dollars for a few hours of unfettered, splashable fun.
Once inside, you’ll find a well kept, clean facility. I must admit — from the bathrooms, to locker rooms, to lounge area, to the actual pools — everything was immaculate. I’m not sure how they do it but it’s clean!!!
My kiddo decided heading here was a great idea in the early days of summer. I hadn’t been here before but checked online to be sure I understood the process. After we got in, it was smooth sailing.
One side of the swimming area is a standard pool. There is a deep end for lap swimming, another section for the diving board, a deep section for whatever you want, and a shallower section that has a ramp that goes into the pool. I can definitely appreciate that if you have mobility needs to small children practicing walking in.
The other side of the swimming area is reminiscent of water parks. Spray toys, huge water bucket that dumps water everywhere, a tube slide, lazy river, and regular slide. Screaming children can be heard far and wide. There are also two hot tubs, one in each side.
The doors open up to the outside where you can find picnic tables and playground toys. There’s also bleachers and plastic chairs to get comfy.
Overall, a great deal for the price! I’m not a fan of waiting outside in the sweltering sun but oh, well.

This is a really fun place to go, whether you are a kid, have kids, or are just an adult that likes to play like a kid! The lazy river is nice and relaxing, they have 2 great water slides, and the «kids» area is a lot of fun too (water guns, fountains, etc…). I would recommend this place if you are in the area. The only drawback is that it is usually very packed, and sometimes is «full» so you may not get in if it’s an hour or less before closing. Still, worth the trip if you’re in the area!

I wish there could be 0 star here. We drove there this morning with our kids. It said that the beach pool is full. However, there are only a few people in the pool. About 10 to 15. They use the most stupid way in the world to count the number of people in the pool. That they only count tickets they have sold but never count how many people have left the place. Even though it’s quite obvious that it has no chance to hit the limit, they still said the pool is full.
The management is so stupid but that’s not the only reason I gave 1star to them. They’re arrogant and rude, especially the white man with tattoos on the arms. Strongly not recommended.

Big fan of this place. It’s a sure fire way to get my kids active and exhausted in just a few short hours. Not to mention I have a blast chasing them in the lazy river (try it against the flow for a great workout!) and trapping them under the gigantic bucket that dumps on us. More often then now, why the little me’s are in line for either of the water slides I can be found in the ADULT hot tub. There are some pointers that I learned the hard way about this gem of a pool. See below.
Tips:
*Show up at least 30 – 45 minutes before an open swim on the weekends. The line gets really long, really fast and you’ll find yourself without the magic ticket and have to go home without swimming.
*They offer 20 pre-​sale tickets on their website, but those go ridiculously fast so chances are you will be hanging out with us in the line.
*If you’re using the family locker rooms, be advised that there are only 7 of them and single moms with mixed gender babies like myself need them, so they are in high demand.
*The hot tub that is in the water park portion of the pool allows kids, so don’t expect to get much relaxing done here. Since kids tend to jump and splash and generally cause a ruckus there. If you’re looking to relax head into the lap swim pool and behind the diving board is a ADULTS only hot tub which is perfect. I’ve struck up many conversations here as well, it’s a good place to hang out.
Overall, this is one of my favorite pools in Snohomish county. The price was very reasonable (13 for three of us) and the sessions are just long enough that you (and more importantly your kids) are sufficiently wiped out afterwards. It seems to be kept pretty clean and there are plenty of lifeguards wandering about. I’ve heard friends complain about bringing their little babies into the wading pool and having it be a bad experience, but my children are old enough that I don’t have much experience with that. Remember it is an indoor pool, so it can get a little stuffy and warm inside but it’s perfect for mid january days like today.

Wow, what an impressive place. I came here for the first time to use the therapy pool (89 degrees!). It was about 2 pm, it cost me $ 5 becuz I’m not quite 62, and it was wonderful.
Although the boys swim team was meeting in the next pool, I didn’t mind the noise becuz I was bliss end out in my own ample space.
The children/​family pool is next door and it is spectacular, but I didn’t have to deal with all that –I had my own wonderful swim/​exercise area! The therapy pool has a ramp, A long underwater bench and is 4 ½ ft. deep. Two thumbs up!

I use the rec. center almost exclusively for working out, so my review is of the gym and the scheduled lap swim in the main pool. It’s a great facility to have locally and really makes Lynnwood more liveable for me. The gym is very well-​equipped, clean, and is usually not busy. Lap swim is not as crowded as you’d think, especially during weekdays. And the hot tub is amazing, it’s ruined me for all other hot tubs!
The only reason I’m giving four stars, not five, is that the lifeguards in the pool do absolutely nothing about lap swim etiquette or safety. This is mostly an issue evenings and weekends. Fairly often, there are kids playing around in one of the lap lanes, or people doing aqua-​aerobics, swimmers doing entirely the wrong speed for the lane they are in, or rude jerks who seem to make a point of not swimming to the side and crashing into oncoming swimmers. If there are only 3 lanes available for laps in the first place, it’s rather annoying to have one of them being blocked by a family having their own private happy hour, and for the staff never to say anything. But these are petty concerns compared with the advantages of having a fabulous and affordable gym-​plus-​pool in town, and if you’re able to go at off-​peak times you probably won’t be bothered at all.