Mary Wayte Swimming Pool is Mercer Island's public swimming pool, owned by the local school district. It is named after gold-medal Olympian and former Islander Mary Wayte, who often trained and competed here before her successes in the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics (where she also won silver and bronze medals).
The pool is 40 yards long and divided by a removable bulkhead, making the pool suitable for local high-schools and clubs to use for competitive short course events.
There are a number of community swimming event opportinities as well, including movie night in the pool the last Friday of every month.
Almost like a smaller, more local version of the YMCA, the Redmond Athletic Club is a fitness club that offers all kinds of different athletic endeavors. From basketball and racquetball courts to fitness classes to a climbing wall and large, all-encompassing weight room the RAC has it.
Their fitness classes are included in their membership plans at no extra charge. The facility provides large men's and women's lockerrooms, a masseuse and personal trainers as well. Please visit their website for any additional information or drop by to receive a tour.
Strattonwood Swim Club is an outdoor pool that operates May through September. Owned and maintained by its members, the pool is clean and well-attended by certified lifeguards. It offers public swimming lessons at competitive prices throughout the summer. These classes are held in a quieter environment than large public pools, and they are available to members and non-members. It also has a swim team, the Strattonwood Tsunamis. You can reserve the pool for swim parties and you can contact the pool if you are interested in membership.
