Press release:

Colman Pool, which had been scheduled to open on Saturday, May 28, will now open on Sunday, May 29.

The water in Colman Pool is sourced directly from Puget Sound. To make the water pleasant for swimming, Seattle Parks and Recreation heats the 47-degree Sound water to 84 degrees.

The main circulation pump at the pool has failed, which means the water cannot be properly heated. Parts to repair the pump are being express shipped from out of state; however, when the pool opens on Sunday, water temperatures are expected to be in the 70s – still quite cold.

The pump shaft broke unexpectedly, even after its routine maintenance was completed several weeks ago. The cool weather slows the heating of the pool, and without the circulation pump, heating can’t start until late Friday night.

Wet suits are welcome. Regular pool admission will be charged, but the 50-fiit corkscrew slide is free all weekend. The pool will also be open on Monday. Swimmers should expect cool water temperatures both days.

Colman Pool will be open on weekends only through June 11, and begin 7-day-a-week operation on June 18.

For more information, call Colman Pool at (206) 684-7494. Colman Pool is located at 8603 Fauntleroy Way SW inside Lincoln Park.