For Immediate Release: May 22, 2015
The City of Alexandria 2015 Outdoor Pool Season opens
Saturday, May 23 at the Old Town Pool, 1609 Cameron St., and Memorial Pool at
Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St on Saturday, May 23. The
complete 2015 Outdoor Pool season operating schedule is as follows:
Old Town Pool, 1609 Cameron St.
- This complex includes a 25-yard pool with a diving well. A
separate training pool is available for children up to 42 inches in height.
Easily accessible for disabled, the training pool has a water depth range of
1-3 feet. For added convenience, a parking lot, picnic area and a tot
playground are adjacent to the pool.
- May 23 - September 6: Saturdays & Sundays, 12-7 p.m.
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May 26 - June 19: Monday – Friday, 4-7 p.m.
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June 22 - July 31: Monday – Friday, 12-8 p.m.
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August 1 - August 21: Monday – Friday, 12-7 p.m.
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August 24 - September 4: Monday – Friday, 4-7 p.m.
Memorial Pool, 901 Wythe St.
- This small pool is able to accommodate a maximum of 45
guests at any given time. Due to limited size, access is limited to Alexandria
residents 13 years of age and younger. Parents are welcome to accompany their
children. Operating hours are subject to change. Please call 703.746.5414 for
current fee information.
- May 23 - September 6: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. &
Sundays, 12-6 p.m.
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May 26 - June 19: Monday – Friday, 4-7 p.m.
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June 22 - July 31: Monday – Friday, 12-8 p.m.
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August 1 - September 4: Monday – Friday, 12-6 p.m.
Warwick Pool, 3301 Landover St.
- CLOSED for 2015 Pool Season - As
part of the FY 2015 budget discussion and final approval, Warwick Pool received
funding to operate in the Summer of 2014 only and it was decided that the
Warwick Pool would not open in 2015.
All outdoor pools are open holidays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
including Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. For a complete list of
City pools, operating hours, fees and additional information, visit www.alexandriava.gov/Aquatics.
The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the
City’s Human Rights Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a
reasonable accommodation, or to request materials in an alternative format,
call the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities at
703.746.4343 (Virginia Relay 711).