Meadowbrook Community Center Seattle: Visitor Guide

Opening Hours, Showers & Contact Details

The City provides restroom and shower services for Seattle Public Schools students and residents in need. If you are visiting specifically for hygiene services, call the center to confirm access conditions.

Holiday visits: Seattle Parks may close or modify operating hours during City holidays and emergencies. The facility’s official page and front desk should be checked before a time-sensitive trip.

2026 Drop-In Sports & Fitness Schedule

The following activities are published for fall 2026. These are activity-specific sessions, not guarantees of unrestricted court access. Programs may be modified during Seattle Public Schools breaks and special events.

The official fall schedule also advertises a second-Saturday craft group for ages 16+, but the published start time appears inconsistent. Contact staff for the correct session time rather than relying on a potentially incorrect timetable.

How to join drop-in sports

1. Check the activity and minimum age in the table.
2. Confirm the session has not been canceled or replaced by a league event.
3. Create a Seattle Parks ActiveNet account if you do not already have one.
4. Ask the front desk for a free Quick Card associated with your account.
5. For capacity-controlled activities, arrive early enough to obtain the required wristband.
6. Sign in at the front desk and follow the posted activity and equipment rules.
7. Ask staff about any session-specific charge before participating.

For general advice on distinguishing open gym, activity reservations and facility schedules, our community recreation center planning guide explains the checks that prevent wasted trips.

Available Facilities at Meadowbrook

The center opened in its current building in 1996, replacing an older space associated with Nathan Hale High School. The facility serves neighborhoods in northeast Seattle, including Meadowbrook and the area south of Lake City.

If your main priority is access to an indoor fitness center and pool within one facility, compare the separately operated aquatic model here with the Matt Dishman Community Center gym and indoor-pool guide in Portland.

Meadowbrook Pool: Address, Swimming Fees & Rules

Meadowbrook Pool is a six-lane, 25-yard indoor pool maintained at approximately 85°F. It offers scheduled lap swimming, family swimming, recreation swimming, aquatic fitness, lessons and diving-related activities.

2026 single-visit swim admission

Swim passes and multi-visit pricing

Passes are valid at participating Seattle Parks pools. Published terms state they are nonrefundable, cannot be transferred between people and are not adjusted for holidays or closures.

Pool safety rules parents should know

• Children younger than six or shorter than four feet must have an adult in the water within arm’s reach.
• The supervision ratio for these children is no more than two children for each supervising adult.
• Children using deep-water attractions must satisfy the required swim test.
• Swimmers who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper.
• Use locker rooms for diaper changes.
• Food rules, approved flotation devices and lifeguard directions must be followed.

The posted fall 2026 pool schedule runs September 8–December 19, with listed closures including November 11, November 26–27 and December 10. Swimming hours must be checked by activity on the pool’s official page.

Preschool, Childcare, Camps & Teen Programs

Meadowbrook Community Center hosts seasonal youth recreation, preschool, after-school and teen services. Not all services are automatically available to every child; enrollment, age, residency, school schedule and program capacity can matter.

Seattle Preschool Program

Seattle’s publicly supported preschool program serves eligible three- and four-year-old children. The City describes preschool at Meadowbrook as free or affordable depending on family circumstances and current program policies.

Families should confirm age eligibility, tuition assistance, application dates, available seats and which program operator provides care at the center.

Licensed childcare and after-school activities

The facility advertises licensed childcare and after-school programming. Services may include supervised recreation, structured activities and school-day or school-break care. Enrollment requirements and fees vary.

Summer camps

Seattle Parks offers seasonal youth camps and recreational classes. Popular programs can fill early, so families should review age bands, required forms, pickup rules, dates and any scholarship approval before enrolling.

Steps to register a child

1. Open Meadowbrook’s official Seattle Parks page.
2. Choose preschool, licensed childcare, after-school care, sports or seasonal camp.
3. Read the age, grade, schedule and participant requirements.
4. Check registration dates and remaining places in the City registration system.
5. Sign in or create the parent or guardian’s ActiveNet account.
6. Enter the required child and household information.
7. Review any emergency-contact, consent and pickup documentation.
8. Apply for financial assistance where eligible before making a nonrefundable payment.
9. Complete the enrollment and save confirmation.

Scholarships and Reduced-Cost Recreation

Seattle Parks indicates that qualifying households may receive 50%–90% scholarship assistance for eligible programs. Individual scholarship rules and available funding depend on the activity and current City policy.

For swimming, the 2026 pool admission table lists free admission for visitors who have been approved for the applicable financial-aid or scholarship pricing.

How to request assistance

1. Identify the program, swim lesson or activity you want.
2. Ask the Meadowbrook front desk whether that activity accepts scholarship discounts.
3. Request the current Seattle Parks scholarship application instructions.
4. Check required household, income or eligibility documentation.
5. Submit the application using the official City process.
6. Wait for confirmation of the awarded assistance amount.
7. Register for the selected activity after confirming the discount is attached to your account.

Community Center Room Rentals & Event Capacities

Meadowbrook Community Center has multiple rooms and a gymnasium available for approved meetings, community gatherings, celebrations and other uses. Seattle Parks publishes the following room capacities:

The capacities are general City rental-listing figures, not confirmation that a room is available on your chosen date or approved for every event layout. Furniture, equipment, staffing, food service and room configuration can affect permitted occupancy.

How to reserve a room

1. Determine guest count and event type.
2. Select the smallest suitable room, or ask about the gym for a larger gathering.
3. Contact the Meadowbrook Community Center front desk at 206-684-7522.
4. Ask which rooms are available on your preferred date and whether the kitchen can be included.
5. Request current rental rates, setup charges, deposit requirements and minimum booking periods.
6. Confirm the exact capacity for your chosen layout.
7. Ask whether insurance, staffing, special approval or a permit is required.
8. Submit the official rental application and any required payment.
9. Keep the approved contract and arrival/setup instructions.

For another municipal example of how meeting-room availability, gym activities and rental rules are handled, review the Harwich Community Center rentals and activity guide.

Meadowbrook vs Other Seattle Recreation Facilities

Visitors sometimes search for the community center when their intended activity is at a neighboring or separately operated site.

For families comparing large multipurpose recreation facilities with gym, pools and youth programming, the Shakopee Community Center visitor guide shows how another city combines sports and family recreation under a different admission model.

Directions, Parking & Local Landmarks

Meadowbrook Community Center
10517 35th Avenue NE
Seattle, WA 98125
Phone: 206-684-7522

The center is in northeast Seattle, south of Lake City, near Nathan Hale High School, Jane Addams Middle School and Meadowbrook’s recreation fields.

Drivers should navigate to 10517 35th Avenue NE for the community center rather than assuming the neighboring pool or school uses the same entrance. Parking conditions can vary with school events, league games and peak activity periods.

If you require accessible parking, entry, a particular changing facility or help accessing a program, call before traveling to confirm the appropriate entrance and current arrangements.

First-time visitor checklist

• Confirm whether your activity is at the community center or neighboring pool.
• Use the correct address and phone number.
• Check the exact sports or swim timetable.
• Create an ActiveNet account if your activity requires registration.
• Bring necessary clothing, shoes and personal supplies.
• For age-restricted activities, confirm eligibility.
• For volleyball, understand the wristband limit before arriving.
• For youth programs, confirm registration and pickup details.
• For room bookings, secure the official confirmation first.
• Check closures or cancellations before leaving home.