Quarry Pool

Located at 319 Park Avenue West, at Tenino City Park

There’s nothing else like this anywhere! The Quarry Pool was originally a working sandstone quarry in the late 1800's and is now a low-cost, family-friendly recreation spot for all to enjoy. The Quarry is an all-natural lake including aquatic life and aquatic plants.  

The Spray Park and Wading pool are chlorinated. The wading pool is 2' deep and is accessible by a ramp.  

Pool Hours are subject to weather:

• July & August: Wednesday ~ Sunday Noon to 6 pm. Occasional bonus Mondays or Tuesdays

Please note: Hours are subject to change based on weather, lifeguard availability, or other factors. Generally, if the weather is under 70 degrees we will be closed. Please Follow us on Facebook for up to the minute opening and closing.  We are offering bonus days this year occasionally on Mondays and Tuesdays!

Pricing: 

• $4 per person Tenino School District Residents

• $6 per person Out of District

Sponsorships

Do you want to host a FREE day at the pool?  Corporate and Non-Profit sponsorships are available for $1125.00 ($1000.00 for non-profits) and include promotional considerations. 

Also available are Sustaining Sponsorships which help to keep the pool open and may have a banner hung at the Quarry Pool. This opportunity is available for Sponsors over $2,000.

Please contact City Hall for details at (360) 264.2368.  

Rentals 

Private Events:

• Rent the Wading Pool and Spray Park for your Private Event on Mondays and Tuesdays when we would ordinarily be closed for $800
• Rent the entire Quarry Pool for you Private Event on Mondays and Tuesdays for $1,250.  Contact us to learn more.

Party Pavillion:

• The Wading Pool area now offers a Pavillion Rental.  Rentals are $50 for Two-Hour increments during regular hours.  To reserve visit our Reservation Page.  

Rules & FAQs:

Quarry Rules

1. No one under the age 18 allowed in big quarry pool area or beach (unless swim test is passed for current year) no exceptions!
2. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
3. No floatation devices allowed in big quarry pool area. A life vest after passing swim test is OK.
4. No pets allowed
5. No running
6. No rough play
7. No glass
8. No tobacco
9. No alcohol or controlled substances
10. No foul language
11. No littering
12. Diving only in designated areas
13. No climbing or jumping off rocks or ledges on waterfall
14. No swimming in diving area
15. No diving while swim tests are being performed
16. Only one on the diving board at a time
17. No patrons using any of the lifeguard equipment or on any of the lifeguard’s stations
18. Maximum weight capacity on the diving board is 250lbs

 Spray Area & Wading Pool Rules (in addition to many of the rules above)

1. Children twelve (12) years and younger must be accompanied by an adult and under direct supervision at all times
2. Concrete is slippery when wet. Water shoes (AquaSox style) are highly recommended
3. No running on wading pool ramp (super slippery!) or hanging on the railing.
4. Only personal floatation allowed like water wings, or other wearable floatation.  Beach Balls are also allowed.  
5. No mattresses, tubes, noodles, etc. that can obscure the view of small children under water.  
6. Toys that may cause injury are not allowed.  E.g. throwing hard toys like footballs
7. Avoid drinking the water
8. No running or horseplay allowed
9. Do not climb or hang on spray features
10. No food and drinks in the spray area or wading pool
11. Having fun is permissible and highly encouraged

Rules for your Health

1. No food or drink in pool
2. Do not swim under the influence of drugs or alcohol
3. Anyone with a communicable disease, or who has been ill with vomiting or diarrhea within the last two weeks is NOT allowed
4. Please shower before entering the pool
5. Swim diapers required. Diapers should be changed in designated area
6. Please see the front kiosk for emergency telephone and first aid
7. If you suffer from a heart condition, circulatory problems or seizures, please swim with a buddy

Rules are subject to change.  We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. Unwillingness to follow the rules or follow the Lifeguard's instructions will result in a suspension from using the pool. 

FAQs

• Yes, you can bring snacks, coolers, chairs, shade, etc.  however, space may be limited.  

• Entrance into the Quarry Pool is "first come, first serve."  

• Swim Test is for persons under 18:  The swim test is for strong swimmers only.  No doggy paddle allowed.  If you do not feel confident that you or your child can pass the test, then DO NOT TAKE THE TEST.  The swim test area is 35 feet deep, and the quarry deeper, therefore this area is not for learners.  

  • The Test:  Jump into the Quarry feet first, level off and swim with a strong stroke for 25' then turn around and swim back then demonstrate that you can either float or tread water.

   

The Legend

Legend has it that quarrymen struck a spring that quickly filled the pit with water. As the water flooded the area, the workmen had to abandon their equipment and machinery. To this day, tools and heavy machinery still sit at the bottom of the site.  In 2017, Mayor Wayne Fournier organized an exploratory dive and discovered that the water is so cold and still beyond the depth of 20 feet that visibility is near zero.  However, the divers were able to touch bottom and locate some abandoned equipment by feel.  Please visit the Thurston Talk website for a short article on the dive.