Pools

While we are more known for clouds and rain, we have some great pools around. Here is a list for Eastsiders to know about:

Bellevue City Municipal Pool - indoor, heated, lessons
Phantom Lake Club (Bellevue) - outdoor, not heated, lessons
Samena Club (Bellevue) - indoor, heated, lessons
Kirkland City Municipal Pool - outdoor, not heated, lessons
Issaquah City Municipal Pool - indoor, not heated, lessons
Northwest Center runs multiple indoor pools - Juanita (Kirkland), Redmond, Bothell and Mercer Island

Kirkland, Phantom Lake and other outdoor pools are only open in the summer. Everyone else has public swimming time and lessons year round. My personal favorite for indoor is the Bellevue pool, since you can hang out in the theraputic pool which is toasty warm. Favorite outdoor is the Kirkland City pool.

And, if you are looking for an adventure, I would not count out the Great Wolf Lodge!