Although it’s not in Wallingford, Evans Pool (7201 E Green Lake Dr. N) is close enough for this cool, new sport called “SWKIM.” Think Ultimate Frisbee and water polo.
According to our sister site, MyGreenlake, “Players wear fins designed specifically for game play and throw a soft and flexible disk. Fins and other equipment are provided by the pool for use at the facility.”
Evans Pool is the first pool in Seattle to offer SKWIM. Check out the rules and videos of the game at MyGreenlake.com.
Many years ago, when I was 5 years old, my Mother would board us on a bus and take us to Greenlake to learn how to swim. I remember the water was cold and the smell of hot dogs made my stomach growl. The location was a few feet from where Green Lake Theater now stands, where the stone steps lead into the water. The life guard had his students put our hands on the steps and learn to kick our feet and keep out face in the water. It worked and I learned how to swim. Only a few rich people had access to swimming pools. I always wanted to stop and get a hot dog, but we never had the money.
What an interesting bit of info — thanks for sharing it, Owen! What year(ish) would this have been?
Amy Duncan
Editor
My Green Lake