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William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center. The William H. Rumsey Aquatics Center is named for the late Dr. William H. Rumsey, former Director of the DC Department of Parks and Recreation and co-founder of DPR's Black History Invitational Swim Meet (BHISM). Located in the Eastern Market, this indoor aquatics center offers an eight (8) lane, 20-yard x 25 ...
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DPR offers a variety of classes and programs for adults who...
- Turkey Thicket Aquatic Center
The Turkey Thicket Aquatic Center is one of DPR's premier...
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As long as you’re willing to brave a bunch of kids and the smell of chlorine, DC’s public pools are a great option, especially since they’re free for residents. If you’re looking for sparkling new amenities, Hearst Pool (3701 37th St., NW), the very first public outdoor pool in Ward 3, just opened last month. Rosedale Pool (1701 Gales St., NE) has ...
Looking for a fast way to cool off? Find a public spray park. Georgetown Waterfront Park (3303 Water St., NW) features a fountain that basically acts as a giant lawn sprinkler. You can also run through the fountains at Petworth Recreation Center’s splash park (801 Taylor St., NW) and at Brookland’s Turkey Thicket (1100 Michigan Avenue, NE), where t...
If you’re seeking a more luxurious experience—or rooftop views—hotel pools are the way to go. Many remain closed to non-hotel residents due to the pandemic, but there are still some open to the public. The rooftop pool at The Ven at Embassy Row* (2015 Massachusetts Ave., NW) offers day passes ($100 to $150)—prices have gone up this year—but there a...
Swimming holes are a great way to cool down in a natural setting. Reaching the swimming holes at Overall Run in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park can be a bit of a hike, especially if you plan to do the whole eight-and-a-half mile loop, but if you’re willing to follow the Overall Run/Beacher Ridge trail to the swimming hole, it’s worth it—and you...
If you’re planning to take kids on a day-long adventure, there are a few water parks within driving distance. Six Flags America’s Hurricane Harbor (13710 Central Ave., Bowie) in Prince George’s County is the largest water park in Maryland and offers many rides and attractions, including an 800,000-gallon wave pool, a four-person tube slide with a w...
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For a full list of outdoor public pools in the city, visit the DC Department of Parks and Recreation’s website. Your ultimate summer vacation isn’t complete without visiting these outdoor hotel pools, water parks and more in and near the Washington, DC area.
District Of Columbia Aquatics Club. DCAC's mission is to promote the fitness, health and wellness, social and competitive aspects of adult swimming in a team-oriented, professionally coached setting.
With our indoor pool, you can swim year round! Check out our pool schedule to plan a visit! Or join our swim club!
