We love this pool !! Highly recommend…read more We look forward to summertime all year round just to go swimming here!

My family loves this pool! We have gone a few times this summer and my husband, 2 year old and I…read morehave always had a great time. They have a splash pad/very shallow area for the littles, 2 different sections of deeper water, the DEEP area where they alternate diving and free swim and a whirlpool. The pool is heated which can be a little weird on hot days but was mostly fine. My parents would have loved it since they get cold easily. Our little one was allowed to go in either in her floaties or in our arms. The locker rooms were clean and large and I appreciated the family rooms that are available. I only wish we lived in Fircrest so we could get a discount to use it but we love it all the same!

If any week would be the week to visit this playground/spray park combo, it's THIS week. Or, if…read moreyou're like me... You might just be avoiding the outdoors all together. There's two entrances to the SERA parks and I was directed to the athletic fields first. Go down a little ways past that turn, and you'll see the spray park. Lots of parking. Not shaded though, so prepare for a hot car when you're leaving. This place is awesome for toddlers. The spray park is pretty big and there's a bunch of water features. Some weren't on for some reason, but I'd say about 90% of them were. Most of them weren't too intense for my daughter, and the only one she steered clear of was the bucket dumping one. That probably wouldn't wiped all 18 pounds of her out. Off to the side of the spray park there's a brand new playground (or it looks to be). It was too hot to play on the day that we were there, but I definitely plan on coming back with my kids on a more mild day so they can enjoy that part of the park too. Bathrooms on-site that also looked new. Not a ton of shade here, mostly just from the trees, so be prepared to bring your own or snag a spot under the limited tree spots. Picnic tables also available. Recommend if you're looking for a free spot to keep your kids cool!

The park was awesome, but there was a man there that kept following myself and other mothers &…read morekids, probably won't come back

Amazing time, fast entry. The only thing I wish is that people didn't Walk around naked in the…read morechanging rooms. There are people that bring their small boys into the girls room, or just any kids, my grandson who is 10 , had to go into the boys room to change and felt uncomfortable with naked "old men" running around, it's kind of uncomfortable for them, But the pool area is fun, nice community & staff.

Great Community Center with a good range of recreational programs for all ages, basketball court,…read morefun swimming pool. Nice staff and decent rental spaces. Adds great value to the city of Federal Way! Affordable and good hours!

So awesome! Great pool. Courteous people too. Highly recommend, Also very affordable.read more

We just moved here and we love the Community center!!! We have 4 kids so it's perfect for our…read morefamily. Our teens get to workout m, swim etc for free! Our younger to love to come to open swim, play basketball in the gym and attend all the kid events. It's really just been the best thing about moving here. We are a very active family so we get to come here together and have a great time. Our kids are ages 15,14,8 & 7. Tuesdays and Thursdays are the best days for the little ones because they have family swim and the gym is Open Play 3-8pm these days too. The pool only goes to 4ft so it's perfect for our younger ones. Our teens just get in the jacuzzi they don't really swim but we just found out about the Eastside location so we plan to check that out today, it's bigger and you can use your membership there as well. We will probably go to the other location only once a week because it's like 15-20 mins from here. Kids 18 under are free 18+ $25/month. Great deal! I love using the adult jacuzzi and sauna as well! They also offer workout classes, personal training, this weekend is their free kids Christmas event. The Halloween one was lots of fun as well!

Ridiculous I drove my two sons down here and my husband to go swimming. I did not have a bathing…read moresuit with me so I was going to sit and watch them while they swim. I looked on their website. There's nothing that mentions that you cannot watch without a ticket. It's just a basic swimming pool with some waves in it. I was told I would not be allowed in unless I paid the $10 ticket. This could easily be solved by having a wristband that shows who's watching and who's participating. The lady at the desk was incredibly rude and said no you're wrong. It's two adults you're paying for and I told her again that I just wanted to watch. She said you can't go and watch without a ticket that you have to pay for. Why would I want to pay the same fee as my husband just to go in and sit?

This place is pretty cool and a great place to spend a day with some young relatives. It has a…read moreplayground, small spray park, ice cream/concession stand and a community pool. The parking lot shares space with a police substation so it feels really safe and everything seems really clean and nicely upkept. The park appears much larger on the map than I have checked out and appears to include a skate park as well. There are tables available to enjoy a picnic, or to simply sit while you watch children enjoy the playground. I did find the spray area to be a little underwhelming, but the playground equipment seemed newer and unique. The pool is a very good reason to come to this location. They are currently doing limited sessions due to lifeguard shortage, but its only 7$ for 2 hours. Best of all the wave pool is heated and feels amazing on a hot day. There are some water squirting things and one of those large buckets that dump water on everyone's heads. Lifejackets are available for use. On the day I visited there was plenty of room for everyone to occupy a table or lounger. It appears that the grassy hill next to the wave pool is a good location to set up and bring your own chairs, blankets, etc. There's a 1 ft wading pool that I mistook for a hot tub and was a little disappointed by, but likely great for smaller children. I also really liked that they have children complete swim tests and give them a bracelet to tell others what areas of the pool they are allowed to be in. My 7 yr old nephew insisted he could swim, but it was nice to have someone official reinforce that he needed to stay with adults or before a certain point.

This brand new splash pad just opened last week and we checked it out today - this will be a WEEKLY…read morespot for us this summer. I'm so stoked on this addition to the city! Not only do we live 6 minutes away, but it's nestled next to the aquatic center so parking is a breeze. Since this is a newer spot, everything is pristine and modeled very well. The bathrooms are spacious and clean and a good spot to change your kids into dry clothes after they're done playing. The splash pad itself looked small at first, but it really is a good size and my kids spent THREEE HOURSSS here and were asking to stay when it was time to go. They had a BLAST! There is a good deal of covered umbrella tables with chairs, as well as a couple large picnic style tables. There is also a good amount of lush grass perfect for setting up blankets and towels. As a toddler mom, I also appreciate that this place is SUPER fenced. There is obviously a small opening at the entrance, but other than that you don't have to worry about them having easy access to the street at all. They have two cabanas that are rentable, and each one fits about 10 ish people. They are covered and have comfy seating. My kids had so much fun here that we decided to book both cabanas for my son's August birthday party. There is a refundable deposit attached, but the fee itself is $75 for the DAY to rent (11am-5pm). Definitely an affordable price tag if you're looking to come here with a guaranteed covered space for the day. They also have a small "splash snacks" walk-up counter that has things like light snacks, sunscreen, and slushies for sale. I would say the only thing I noticed that I'm surprised they didn't add was a water bottle refill station. You could of course just use tap water from the bathrooms, but if you're not a fan of that, plan to bring lots of extra water. I see lots of days at the splash pad in our future!

LOVE this new renovation! The Old Cannery Splash Pad is now just outside Fife Aquatic Center and…read moreopened summer 2025. Parking is in the same area as the aquatic center. It's huge, clean, almost all the way fenced in, and plenty of different spray equipment to keep kids entertained for a long time. I was the only one here with my kid on a weekend morning (which is fine by me!) but do hope this wonderful splash pad gets a lot of use from the area kids and families.

Steel Lake, connected to Steel Lake Park in Federal Way, Washington, is one of the most popular and…read moreaccessible lakes in the area. It's a wonderful community destination because it's easy to reach, and both the park and lake are generally kept clean, attractive, and well maintained. Like many popular recreation areas, the lake can become quite busy on warm days and weekends, and occasionally some litter is left behind. What I appreciate is that by the next morning the area is often cleaned up again thanks to the hard work of park staff and community members who help keep the park looking its best. One of my favorite things about Steel Lake is that it is stocked with trout once or twice each year, providing great fishing opportunities throughout much of the season. Visitors come here to fish, swim, kayak, paddleboard, and enjoy boating, with only battery-powered motors permitted on the lake. Overall, Steel Lake is a fantastic local resource that offers something for everyone and remains one of the best places in the area to spend a relaxing day outdoors.

So much to do and so much fun activities for the kids!!…read more They fixed the playground so there were additional games the kids can do. The best part is you can visit their website and you can check if the water is okay for the kids to play with . There's usually an update regarding if you can swim and such. The only thing I'm worried about is when there is no one there to facilitate the other kids swimming, because I noticed there were lots of kids who goes there without their parents or guardians. The cops do come around for their rounds sometimes, but not all the time . I always have my eyes on my kids because there were sooooooo many people and soo many kids during school break holidays and I can't even imagine summer break. If you want to entertain your kids for hours bring them here and just have a picnic and enjoy the sand with the kids. Don't forget the shovel and bucket though lol.

My family and I are so happy to have stumbled on this gem just in our neighborhood!! Both times…read morewe've gone there it was never too busy (which is a huge plus). The playground is awesome and looks pretty new, the splash park is a great addition on a hot summer day. Not only is there a fun playground for the kids, there is a large field for other sports like soccer, baseball, etc. Will deff be going back.

We really like this park!…read more It does not have much parking, there are about 2 spots in the back of the main lot, and 4-5 spots along the side of the Center. So if you want to do a picnic or haul a long large amounts of gear, get there early. We love the Splash park, it is very new and well maintained, also the park does not get that busy? (I wonder if people think only members can use it? I'm not sure.) Also the playground toys are pretty interesting and unique. Restrooms also look pretty new!