The Bellevue Aquatic Center features two indoor pools: the Warm Springs therapy pool and the Blue Lagoon lap pool.
The Warm Springs pool is maintained at 92º F and is used for water therapy, swim lessons and open swim. Open for individual exercise for patrons 16 years of age and older, Warm Springs has accessibility features including a wheelchair ramp, gradual entry and two lifts.
The Blue Lagoon is maintained at 82ºF, and features six 25-yard lap lanes and an attached 13-foot dive tank with a diving board and water slide. The Blue Lagoon is used for open, lap and masters swims, water aerobics, swim lessons and swim teams.
The Bellevue Aquatic Center provides space for club swim and dive teams, as well as other private organizations, to operate aquatic activities such as:
- swim and dive practices and meets
- synchronized swimming
- adaptive aquatic programming
- aquatic physical and occupational therapy
Swim lesson schedule
October 2026 session
- Lesson dates: Oct. 5 to 29
- Registration opens: Sept. 26 at 3 p.m.
November 2026 session
- Lesson dates: Nov. 2 to 19
- Registration opens: Oct. 24 at 3 p.m.
December 2026 session
- Lesson dates: Nov. 30 to Dec. 17
- Registration opens: Nov. 21 at 3 p.m.
January 2027 session
- Lesson dates: Jan. 4 to 28
- Registration opens: Dec. 19 at 3 p.m.
February 2027 session
- Lesson dates: Feb. 1 to 25
- Please note: No lessons will be held Feb. 15 to 19 due to Mid-Winter Break.
- Registration opens: Jan. 23 at 3 p.m.
March 2027 session
- Lesson dates: March 1 to 25
- Registration opens: Feb. 20 at 3 p.m.
April 2027 session
- Lesson dates: April 5 to 29
- Please note: No lessons will be held April 12 to 16 due to Spring Break.
- Registration opens: March 20 at 3 p.m.
May 2027 session
- Lesson dates: May 3 to 27
- Registration opens: April 24 at 3 p.m.
Please note: All sessions include three weeks of instruction.
Swim lessons and programs
Bellevue Aquatic Center offers year-round swim lessons for all ages and abilities. Whether you're learning the basics, improving your technique or preparing for lifeguard certification, our experienced instructors provide a supportive environment to help every swimmer build confidence and lifelong water safety skills.
Parent and child lessons
Parent and Child Swim Lessons
- Location: Warm Springs Pool
- Ages: 6 to 36 months
- Introduce your child to the water through fun, parent-assisted activities that build comfort, confidence and basic water safety skills.
Toddler Transition Swim Lessons
- Location: Warm Springs Pool
- Ages: 24 to 36 months
- For toddlers who are ready to become more independent while continuing to learn alongside a parent or guardian.
Preschool swim lessons
- Location: Warm Springs Pool
- Ages: 3 to 5
Preschool 1
- For beginning swimmers learning water safety and basic swimming skills.
Preschool 2
- Build confidence with gliding, side breathing and backstroke fundamentals.
Preschool 3
- Improve stroke technique, endurance and independence in the water.
Youth swim lessons
- Location: Blue Lagoon Pool
- Ages: 6 to 15
Youth 1
- For beginning swimmers learning water safety, floating and basic swimming skills.
Youth 2
- Build on foundational skills while learning gliding, side breathing, treading water and backstroke.
Youth 3
- Improve stroke technique, endurance and water confidence while swimming more independently.
Youth 4
- Refine freestyle and backstroke while introducing breaststroke kick and longer swimming distances.
Youth 5
- Strengthen endurance and technique while preparing for advanced strokes.
Youth 6
- Master advanced strokes, diving skills and endurance while preparing for lifeguard training or recreational swimming.
Adult swim lessons
- Location: Blue Lagoon Pool
- Ages: 16+
Adult Swim: Learning the Basics
- Perfect for adults who are new to swimming or want to build confidence in the water.
Adult Swim: Improving the Basics
- For adults who are comfortable in the water and want to improve stroke technique, endurance and water safety skills.
Private swim lessons
- Ages: 3+
- Receive one-on-one instruction tailored to your goals, experience level and learning style.
Lifeguard training and employment
Build confidence, develop lifesaving skills and prepare for a rewarding role as a lifeguard. Bellevue Aquatic Center offers training, certification and seasonal employment opportunities for aspiring and experienced lifeguards.
Lifeguard Development Training
Recommended age: 14+
Practice alongside experienced lifeguards in a supportive, low-pressure environment while building the swimming, rescue and water safety skills needed for future lifeguard certification.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
Ages: 15+
Earn your American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification through this blended learning course, which combines required online coursework with in-person instruction.
Lifeguard job opportunities
Interested in turning your swimming skills into a rewarding job? Bellevue Aquatic Center hires seasonal lifeguards, senior lifeguards and head lifeguards to help keep our pools and beach parks safe while providing exceptional customer service to the community.
Beach Parks with Lifeguards
Find our beach lifeguard schedule, beach park locations, closure notices and other beach park updates.
Inclement Weather Plan
In the event of inclement weather, Bellevue Parks & Community Services will make every effort to clearly communicate the status of facilities and programs, special events, and rentals. The department will make an operational decision based upon the safety of participants and employees and the ability to appropriately staff programs and facilities.
Facility operating hours may vary, and those facilities not able to operate at full capacity may be open for drop-in activities on a modified schedule. Call the facility to confirm operating hours. If you are unable to reach the facility, then call the Parks & Community Services Department general information line at 425-452-6885 or visit the Parks homepage.
Inclement weather can affect park use and trail conditions. Please use caution when visiting park sites during poor weather as trails and other park facilities may become wet and slippery. Park trails may also be closed.