DPR releases the outdoor pool closures and indoor pool maintenance schedules.
DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647
DPR Aquatics Office: (202) 671-1289
DPR Media Contact: John Stokes, (202) 288-7275
Washington, DC - The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) prepares to bring the District's outdoor swim season to a close. Today, DPR released the pool closing schedule for its 22 outdoor pools and children's pools as well as the indoor pool maintenance schedule. A number of pools will be open through September 5, 2011. A complete schedule is provided below. The East Potomac Pool, which is heated, will remain open through October 2, 2011. DPR's Outdoor Children's Pools close Sunday, August 21, 2011 with the exception of Barry Farms which will close on Friday August 19, 2011. All DPR Spray Parks will close on Labor Day, September 5, 2011.
DPR's indoor pools and aquatic centers operate year-round, but will undergo preventative maintenance to deep clean the pool and facility. The detailed maintenance schedule is provided below. For a complete list of pool locations and hours visit the DPR website at DPR.DC.GOV or contact the DPR Aquatics Office at (202) 671-1289.
DPR Outdoor Pools - Locations and Hours
| Anacostia 1800 Anacostia Dr., SE (202) 724-1441 |
Tue,Thu 4:30pm - 8:00pm; Wed,Fri 4:30pm - 7:00pm; Sat,Sun 12:00pm - 6:00pm (Closed Mon) | Sept 5 |
| Banneker 2500 Georgia Ave., NW (202) 673-2121 |
Mon-Fri 4:30pm - 8:00pm; Sat,Sun 12:00pm - 6:00pm (Closed Thu) | Sept 5 |
| Barry Farm 1230 Sumner Rd., SE (202) 645-5040 |
Mon-Fri 4:30pm - 8:00pm; Sat,Sun 12:00pm - 6:00pm (Closed Tue) | Aug 21 |
| Benning Park Southern Ave. and Fable St., SE (202) 645-5044 |
Mon-Fri 4:30pm - 8:00pm; Sat,Sun 12:00pm - 6:00pm (Closed Thu) | Aug 14 |
| Douglass Frederick Douglass Ct. & Stanton Ter., SE (202) 645-5045 |
Mon-Fri 4:30pm - 8:00pm; Sat,Sun 12:00pm - 6:00pm (Closed Wed) | Aug 14 |
| East Potomac 972 Ohio Dr., SW (202) 727-6523 |
Mon-Fri 4:30pm - 7:00pm; Sat,Sun 12:00pm - 6:00pm (Closed Wed) | Oct 2 |
| Fort Dupont Ridge Rd. and Burns St., SE (202) 645-5046 |
Mon-Fri 4:30pm - 8:00pm; Sat,Sun 12:00pm - 6:00pm (Closed Tue) | Sept 5 |
| Francis Pool 2435 N St., NW (202) 727-3285 |
Mon-Fri 4:30pm - 8:00pm; Sat,Sun 12:00pm - 6:00pm (Closed Tue) | Sept 5 |
| Harry Thomas, Sr. 1743 Lincoln Rd., NE (202) 541-7499 |
Mon-Fri 4:30pm - 8:00pm; Sat,Sun 12:00pm - 6:00pm (Closed Tue) | Aug 21 |
| Jelleff 3625 S St., NW (202) 462-1317 |
Mon-Fri 4:30pm - 8:00pm; Sat,Sun 12:00pm - 6:00pm (Closed Wed) | Aug 28 |
| Kelly Miller 4900 Brooks St., NE (202) 724-5056 |
Tue-Fri 4:30pm - 8:00pm; Sat,Sun 12:00pm - 6:00pm (Closed Mon) | Aug 14 |
| Langdon Park Mills Ave. and Hamlin St., NE (202) 576-8655 |
Mon-Fri 4:30pm - 8:00pm; Sat,Sun 12:00pm - 6:00pm (Closed Thu) | Aug 14 |
| Oxon Run 4th St. and Mississippi Ave., SE (202) 645-5042 |
Tue-Fri 4:30pm - 8:00pm; Sat,Sun 12:00pm - 6:00pm (Closed Mon) | Aug 28 |
| Randall South Capitol and I St., SW (202) 727-1420 |
Tue-Fri 4:30pm - 8:00pm; Sat,Sun 12:00pm - 6:00pm (Closed Mon) | Aug 28 |
| Theodore Hagans, Jr. 3201 Fort Lincoln Dr., NE (202) 576-6389 |
Tue-Fri 4:30pm - 8:00pm; Sat,Sun 12:00pm - 6:00pm (Closed Mon) | Aug 28 |
| Upshur 4300 Arkansas Ave., NW (202) 576-8661 |
Tue-Fri 4:30pm - 8:00pm; Sat,Sun 12:00pm - 6:00pm (Closed Mon) | Sept 5 |
| Volta Park 1555 34th St., NW (202) 282-0381 |
Tue-Fri 4:30pm - 8:00pm; Sat,Sun 12:00pm - 6:00pm (Closed Mon) (Lap Swim: Tue-Fri 8:00am - 9:30am) |
Aug 28 |
Aquatic Center (Indoor Pool) Maintenance Schedule
| Ferebee-Hope Aquatic Center 3999 8th Street, SE (202) 645-3916 |
August 15 – August 19, 2011 | August 22 |
| Takoma Aquatic Center 300 Van Buren Street, NW (202) 576-9285 |
September 4 – September 18, 2011 | September 19 |
| Turkey Thicket Aquatic Center 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE (202) 576-9236 |
September 18 – October 1, 2011 | October 3 |
| Wilson Aquatic Center 4551 Fort Drive, NW (202) 730-0583 |
August 21 – August 27, 2011 | August 28 |