Community Corner
DC Public Pools Officially Open for Summer Hours
School is out, pools are open and summer has officially arrived.
Additional reporting and writing was contributed by Senior Field Editor Mary Ann Barton.
Admission to the pool is free for DC residents; patrons must show a DC driver’s license or utility bill and ID to enter.
Georgetown has several nearby public pools including Volta, Jelleff and Francis.
Their hours are as follows:
Volta Pool (1555 34th St., NW): Closed on Mondays. Tuesday through Friday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday noon to 6 p.m.
Jelleff (3265 S St., NW | 20007): Monday through Friday noon to 8 p.m.
Francis (2435 N St,, NW): Closed on Tuesdays. Monday and Wednesday through Friday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday noon to 6 p.m.
If you are interested in getting away from the crowds and do not mind paying a bit to take a dip or lounge pool-side here are a few other nearby options:
Best for families:
- Looking for a family pool? The outdoor Beauvoir Pool opens Saturday for the season. The 25-meter pool and toddler pool are located behind Beauvoir - the National Cathedral Elementary School, 3500 Woodley Road, NW, on the grounds of the Washington National Cathedral and will be open from Saturday, May 25 to Monday, Sept. 2.
Membership includes use of dressing facilities and showers. Lounge chairs and umbrellas are provided. Children are welcome to use the adjacent playground under parent supervision. Refreshments may be purchased from a snack bar. Lifeguards are on duty during the hours the pool is open.
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Summer membership to the Beauvoir Pool starts at $525 for an individual membership; and up to $875 for a family membership, with a registration fee of $775. Swimming lessons are available.
Best for playing hooky from work on a sunny day:
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- Although they were still waiting to have the pool inspected on Thursday, the rooftop pool at the Embassy Row Hotel(formerly the Hilton Washington on Embassy Row), 2015 Massachusetts Ave., NW, is expected to open Memorial Day weekend to the general public, according to an employee who spoke to Patch; you need to ask for a day pass, for $20, at the front desk. Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call before you go to make sure it’s open. (202) 265-1600.
Best for a workout and a swim/swimming lessons:
- If you’re looking for a place for swimming lessons, the Crystal Park Sport & Health, 2231 Crystal Dr., in Arlington has swimming lessons for children and adults. Call (703) 486-3380 for more information.
You can also head north to the Sport & Health at Tenleytown. Call (202) 362-8000 for more information.
You do not have to be a member to take swimming lessons (fees are lower if you become a member). Contact the Aquatics director at Crystal Park: epena@sportandhealth.com
Best for singles, all-out decadence, to see and be seen:
Poolside cabanas, fire pits, wi-fi….you can’t go wrong with the amenities offered at the Penthouse Pool Club, 1612 U St. NW, located on the rooftop of VIDA Fitness U Street. Entry is by membership only, ages 21 and older. Call (202) 939-2563 for more information.
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