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Recreational & Cultural Services

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1. How do I register for a program or a class?

You can register for a program or a class over the phone by calling 253.835.6900. Press 0 for phone registration. You can also register in person at the Federal Way Community Center located at:
876 S. 333rd St.
Federal Way, WA 98003
Online Registration

2. Do you offer a scholarship program?

Fee reductions for low-income families are available through the City of Federal Way, and scholarships are available from local resources. For more detailed information about financial assistance, please call 253.385.6900.

3. Where can I find a PRCS (Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services) catalog?

Catalogs can be found at the Federal Way Community Center at 876 S. 33rd Street, City Hall at 33325 8th Avenue South, online or you can call 253.835.6900.

4. What do you offer for seniors?

We offer various programs such as health and wellness programs, trips and excursions, instructional classes, and drop-in activities. For more information, please visit our Seniors page or call our Recreation Coordinator Senior Services at 253.835.6925.

5. What do you offer for preschool-aged children?

We offer toddler play groups on Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 11:30 am with a drop-in fee. We have morning and afternoon preschool classes one, two or three days a week for 3-5 year-olds. Fridays, we offer Alphabet Express for 2-4 year-olds (parent participation required).

6. What age can my kids start using the fitness area?

Once your kids are 12, they can begin to have limited use of the fitness area once they have completed a junior fitness orientation. At age 15, there are no restrictions. Children ages 9 and above are allowed to use the track with parent supervision all hours except 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday (adult-only hours).

7. Are the group fitness classes included in the membership?

Yes. We offer nearly 30 classes each week. Group Power is our weight lifting class, Group Centergy is a pilates / yoga class, Group Kick is kickboxing, Group Step is aerobics. We also offer dance-based classes Jazzercize and Zumba. Please check out our Fitness Class schedule in the PRCS catalog or visit the Federal Way Community Center website.

8. What are the climbing pinnacle hours?

Monday and Friday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

9. I'm just returning to fitness and not sure where to start. What services do you guys offer to get me orientated with the facility?

If you need an equipment orientation, then that is offered on Tuesdays at 9:30 am, Wednesdays at 7:00 pm and Thursdays at 4:00 pm. This class is free to members and day pass users.

Need more individualized attention? Contact one of our nationally certified trainers and schedule a small group or one-on-one session:

• Gail Cuthbert - 253.334.9107
• Eva Rasor - 253.350.5475
• J. Bowman - 253.951.6129
• Chris Knight - 206.551.4501

10. How old does my child have to be to be in the pool by themselves?

All children 6 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult (16 years of age or older) in the water and that adult must be within arms reach of the child at all times.

11. How tall must my child be to use the large slide in the Leisure Pool?

All riders of the big slide must be at least 48 inches tall. They must ride the slide feet first on their back or bottom and may not use any kind of life jacket or floatation device.

12. Does my child have to wear a swim diaper?

If the child is 3 years of age and under, it is required that the child uses an approved swim diaper while using the facility. Diapers other than swim diapers tend to leak when placed in a swimming pool.

13. How old does my child have to be to safely use the spa?

The Washington State Health Department recommends that no child under the age of 6 use the spa due to health concerns arising from overheating. No one wearing diapers of any type are allowed in the spa. Therefore no child 3 years of age or younger may use the spa.

14. What is the difference between Water Walking and Channel Walking?

Channel Walking is an instructor-led exercise course that involves walking against the current in the Lazy River. Water Walking is a time for patrons to use the Leisure Pool to exercise at their own pace or to use the various pieces of exercise equipment that the facility has to offer.