Burke Centre To Open Pools Amid Phase 2

BURKE, VA — Burke Centre Conservancy, the homeowners association for the Burke area, is opening pools for the summer season starting this weekend. Burke and the region are under phase two of Virginia's reopening plan, which has specific guidelines for pools.

The Commons and Oaks Pools will open on at 10 a.m. June 20. The remaining three pools, Landings, Ponds and Woods Pools, are expected to open between June 24 and 27. Check the Burke Centre pools web page for individual hours.

Forward Virginia's phase two guidance allows indoor and outdoor pools to open for lap swimming, diving, exercise, and instruction only. Lap swimming is limited to three people per lane with 10 feet of physical distance. Seating can be provided with 10 feet of spacing between households. Hot tubs, spas, saunas, splash pads, spray pools and interactive play features must be closed.

Burke Centre's pools will follow phase two rules aligning with the governor's guidance. No more than 50 people will be allowed into the pool facilities at a time, and guests must maintain 10 feet of distance from others. Use of pool furniture will not be allowed, but guests can bring their own items. Face coverings are required but can be removed in the pools as long as physical distancing is maintained.

Pools will be limited to members. Burke Centre residents and non-residents may apply for memberships. Guests are not allowed in phase two, but that policy could change depending on future reopening phases.

Future guidance for pools will be dependent on Virginia's future reopening phases. Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to announce details on phase three on Thursday. A date for phase three hasn't been set, but Northam ruled out this week.

Here are the phone numbers for the Burke Centre pools:

• Commons Pool: 703-239-8596
• Landings Pool: 703-250-4359
• Oaks: 703-239-2153
• Ponds: 703-250-2734
• Woods: 703-239-2048

Other water attractions in the region won't open this summer due to the pandemic. Nova Parks announced its five water parks won't operate in summer 2020. That includes Great Waves Waterpark in Alexandria, Ocean Dunes Waterpark in Arlington, Atlantis Waterpark in Centreville, Pirate's Cove Waterpark in Lorton and Volcano Island Waterpark in Sterling.

Fairfax County Park Authority will not open Our Special Harbor Spray Park at Lee District Recreation Area, Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston and Martin Luther King Jr. Pool in Hybla Valley.