Warmer winter waters

Today's lead story talks all about those folks who think it's the height of ecstasy to leap into frigid waters in winter.

For those of you who don't, we've compiled a short list of very, very warm water alternatives.

Splash away!

Seattle Parks and Recreation indoor pools

All offer swim lessons for all ages, public swims and exercise classes:

• Ballard Pool with rope swing, slide, spa, 1471 N.W. 67th St., Seattle (206-684-4094);

• Evans Pool with slide, sauna, 7201 E. Green Lake Drive N., Seattle (206-684-4961);

• Medgar Evers Pool with rope swing, sauna, 500 23rd Ave., Seattle (206-684-4766);

• Madison Pool, 13401 Meridian Ave. N., Seattle (206-684-4979);

• Meadowbrook Pool with rope swing, 10515 35th Ave. N.E., Seattle (206-684-4989);

• Queen Anne Pool with rope swing, sauna, 1920 First Ave. W., Seattle (206-386-4282);

• Rainier Beach Pool, 8825 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle (206-386-1944);

• Southwest Pool with sauna, spa, slide, 2801 S.W. Thistle St., Seattle (206-684-7440).

Mercer Island Mary Wayte Pool

Public swims, swimming classes, competitive swimming, Mary Wayte Pool, 8815 S.E. 40th St., Mercer Island (206-296-4370).

Bellevue Aquatic Center

Two pools for public swims, lessons and exercise classes, the Blue Lagoon pool, 25 yards with six lap lanes, diving tank and 10-foot slide, and Warm Springs therapy and rehabilitation pool with wheelchair ramps; Bellevue Aquatic Center, 601 143rd Ave. N.E., Bellevue (425-452-4444).

King County Aquatic Center

Facility hosts more than 50 competitive events annually, including top regional, national and international competitions; offers swim lessons for all ages, public swims, exercise classes, specialized water sports training and competitive team programs, Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center, 650 S.W. Campus Drive, Federal Way (206-296-4444).

King County Evergreen Pool

Public swims, swim lessons for all ages, lifeguard and swimming instructor training, competitive aquatics, exercise classes, Evergreen Pool, 606 S.W. 116th St., Seattle (206-296-4410).

King County Renton Pool

Public swims, swim lessons for all ages, advanced training courses, competitive aquatics, exercise programs, Renton Pool, 16740 128th Ave. S.E., Renton (206-296-4335).

St. Edward Park Carole Ann Wald Memorial Pool

Public swims, swim lessons, exercise programs, St. Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Drive N.E., Kenmore (425-823-6983).

Redmond-Hartman Pool

Public swims, swimming lessons, exercise programs, competitive swimming, Redmond-Hartman Pool, 17535 N.E. 104th St., Redmond (425-233-3031).

Northshore Ruiz-Costie Pool

Swim lessons for all ages, public swims, exercise programs, competitive swimming, Northshore Pool, 9815 N.E. 188th St., Bothell (206-296-4333).