Mary Wayte Swimming Pool is Mercer Island's public swimming pool, owned by the local school district. It is…More named after gold-medal Olympian and former Islander Mary Wayte, who often trained and competed here before her successes in the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics (where she also won silver and bronze medals).</p> <p>The pool is 40 yards long and divided by a removable bulkhead, making the pool suitable for local high-schools and clubs to use for competitive short course events.</p> <p>There are a number of community swimming event opportinities as well, including movie night in the pool the last Friday of every month.</p>

Olympic Physical Therapy is a Washington-based company with eight other locations that are owned and operated by…More physical therapists. This office is conveniently located in the Island Corporate Center at the base of First Hill, and Olympic provides a hotline with extended hours.</p> <p> </p>

The Mercerwood Shore Club, a private member-owned and family-oriented swim, tennis and beach club, sits on 500 feet…More of Lake Washington waterfront on the east side of Mercer Island.</p> <p>The club grounds include a two-level clubhouse, a 25-meter swimming pool, four outdoor tennis courts, a fitness center, a sandy beach with roped off swim area, a play structure, barbeques and picnic tables, a boat launch, boat moorage and beach showers.</p> <p>The MWSC junior summer programs compete in the Midlakes swim, dive and water polo leagues, and the Junior Eastside Tennis (JET) league. A variety of fitness classes are offered year round, as well as a Masters swim program. The club holds various social events throughout the year. "Music on the Beach" is a popular summer event with a potluck picnic and a live local band. The main clubhouse is available for private rentals.</p>

Mountains Plus is an online sports gear retailer. It offers supplies and gear for kayakers, snowboarders, skiers,…More campers, backpackers and other sports enthusiasts. The store also sells bicycles, cycle parts and supplies, and offers bicycle repair services.</p> <p>The company staffs a small, knowledgeable group of outdoor enthusiasts who are ready to answer any questions regarding size, fit, use and more. </p>

The Mercer Island Beach Club is located on 625 feet of waterfront at the south end of Mercer Island. Once the site of…More the Seattle Central Lions Club summer camp, this family oriented member-owned club has been active since 1953. The grounds include two swimming pools (an eight lane competition pool and an activity pool with a lazy river), six outdoor tennis courts, a fitness center, outdoor pickle-ball, basketball and volleyball courts, a sandy beach, a lake roped off swimming area with dock and waterslide, a play structure, boat moorage, a firepit and a barbeque area with many picnic tables.</p> <p>Summer adult tennis programs include Ladies Night, Mens Night, Saturday morning Wimbledon workout and Cardio tennis. The year round fitness center offers a variety of classes - Boot Camp, Abs, Buns, & Guns, Tone Body Basic, Teen Training, Yoga and Personal Training. Group and private swim lessons are available through the aquatics program. MIBC junior teams compete in the popular summer Midlakes swim, dive and water polo leagues. Junior tennis players participate in the summer Junior Eastside Tennis (JET) league. The pool is covered during the fall, winter and spring months, making swimming accessible year round. Social programs are held throughout the year -  Family 4th of July Celebration, Songs & S'mores and Dive In Movie Night are popular summer events. A large clubhouse with expansive views of Mt Rainier and Lake Washington is available for club functions and private rentals.</p>

With the opening of the new PEAK (Providing and Empowering Activities for Kids) facility in August 2010, the Mercer…More Island Boys & Girls Club reinforced its status as one of the community's leading youth organizations.</p> <p>Services and facilities include:</p> <ul> <li>a multi-sport fieldhouse</li> <li>sports leagues and clinics</li> <li>teen center</li> <li>computer learning labs</li> <li>infant and child care centers</li> <li>music studio and performance theatre</li> <li>outdoor play structure</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>PEAK is also home to two preschools: the school district's preschool program, four days a week; and the Cooperative Preschool, run by <a href="http://patch.com/L-j171">Bellevue College</a> (contact the college for more information).</p> <ul> </ul> <p>The club has long been known for running many of the island's youth sports teams, including Little League baseball and softball. In addition, numerous opportunities are available for camping excursions and experience learning. Youth service programs, such as the Keystone and Torch Club, encourage older children to give back through service to the community.</p>

Club Emerald offers almost every manner of strength and cardio machine, as well as free weights and mats for…More stretching/yoga. There are locker rooms with showers and a massage service. For members, there are group classes at every level for strength training, cycling (spin) and step. For amibitious clients, there is a triathlon club, now in its 12th year, where you and similarly motivated members can train together. Individual training is also offered.</p> <p>Owners Bryan Welch and Ginny Pietila and the friendly staff are all nationally certified and licensed.</p>

Beloved for its holiday production of excerpts from "The Nutcracker," the Island Youth Ballet/The Children's Dance…More Conservatory has supported local repertory dance performance and talent for nearly 30 years. School Founder Susan Valencia teaches a variety of ages and skill levels in the little red Lakeview School house on the Island's South End.</p> <p>The dance conservatory features a large studio with mirrors, two chandeliers and wall-mounted ballet bars. The school also owns a variety of costumes and sets used for its annual holiday show.</p>