Colman Pool is filled with heated saltwater pumped directly from Puget Sound.
The park was originally a gift of land from the Fauntleroy family and was formally named in 1922.
The park's shoreline is a popular site for observing marine wildlife, including harbor seals and occasional migrating whales.
The park contains significant remnants of second-growth forest, primarily Douglas fir and Western red cedar.
The shoreline features a concrete sea wall constructed in the 1930s as part of a Depression-era Works Progress Administration project.
Lincoln Park is a 135-acre multi-use waterfront park situated on a bluff overlooking Puget Sound in West Seattle. The park features 4.6 miles of walking paths, 3.9 miles of bike trails, and a rugged, rocky shoreline accessible by stairs. Colman Pool, a seasonally-operated outdoor heated saltwater pool, serves as a central attraction during warmer months. The facility includes tennis courts, a baseball field, and multiple reservable picnic shelters. Dense evergreen forests characterize the interior portion of the park, offering significant canopy cover. Extensive shoreline trails provide direct views of Vashon Island and the Olympic Mountains. The park is managed by Seattle Parks and Recreation.
The shoreline at sunset, framing the Olympic Mountains across the water.
Check the tide charts before visiting to ensure you have maximum beach access for tide pooling.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes if you plan on navigating the rocky beachfront.
Visit the wooded upper trails for shade during hot summer afternoons.
Do not attempt to walk along the rocky shoreline during extreme high tides, as the water reaches the sea wall.
Colman Pool operates only during the summer season; check official site for specific annual opening dates.
Leash your pets in designated areas and pack out all trash to protect the marine environment.
