Year-round 25 meter Indoor Pool & Diving Well; Locker Rooms; Party Packages; Aquatics, Sports & Fitness Classes; Men's & Women's Saunas; and Free WiFi. Several free parking lots and a DASH bus stop are on-site.
Memorial Pool This small pool with a beach entry and spray features is ideal for families with young children and adults seeking therapeutic benefits. A free parking lot is on-site, and a DASH bus stop is one block away. Admission wristbands must be purchased inside the Recreation Center. Operating hours include aquatic programs, as well as public hours listed below. Hours and fees are subject to change.
Closed until Summer 2022. Thanks for a great summer!
Old Town PoolThis complex includes a large pool with eight 25-yard lap lanes and a diving well, and a separate 1-3 foot depth training pool with a ramp available for small children. A picnic area and a playground are adjacent to the pool. A free parking lot is on-site, and a DASH bus stop is one block away. Operating hours include aquatic programs, as well as public hours listed below. Hours and fees are subject to change.
Closed until Summer 2022. Thanks for a great summer!
Warwick PoolThis complex includes a six lane 25-yard lap pool with an accessible ramp entry. The water depth ranges from 0 to 5 feet. The Landover Street playground is adjacent to the pool. Limited free street parking is available, and a DASH bus stop is two blocks away. Operating hours include aquatic programs, as well as lap swim and open swim hours listed below. Hours and fees are subject to change.
Closed until Summer 2022. Thanks for a great summer!
Lap swimming is first-come, first-served on a drop-in basis. When swimming in a lane with other swimmers, please circle swim counter-clockwise (always stay to your right).
Open swimming is first-come, first-served on a drop-in basis. Adult swimmers and youth swimmers who pass a 25 meter swim test can use the diving well when available.
Arrival – Please check in at the front desk and pay the daily admission fee or swipe your pass. Please note that the pools are in high demand during peak times (i.e., summer, weekends, after school), and may reach maximum capacity during these times. In the event that the pool is at maximum capacity when you arrive, a staff member will ask you to wait to enter until space becomes available. If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home.
Unaccompanied Teenagers – Teenagers ages 13 through 17 may visit the pools without an adult once their parent or guardian has completed a Teen Registration Form. Parents or guardians may come to any pool to fill out and sign the form, which is valid from September through August each year. Registered teenagers must present a valid identification card, such as a school ID, for each pool entry.
Lane or Zone Assignment – Lanes and zones are designated for lap swim, open swim, programs, and rentals. A staff member can assist you with finding a lane or zone for your visit.
Masks – Face masks are required indoors for all customers, regardless of vaccination status. Face masks are not allowed in the water, as they present a choking/drowning hazard when wet. You can keep your mask dry by placing it in your gym bag or bringing a plastic container for it (such as a sandwich bag or food container).
Please visit the Chinquapin page for detailed fee information.
*Please Note: All teenagers 13 through 17 years of age must be accompanied and supervised at all times by a paying adult (18+) unless their parent or guardian has completed a Teen Registration Form. All children 12 years of age and younger must be accompanied and supervised at all times by a paying adult (18+). This includes adults being in direct line of sight of children/youth while they swim, either viewed from the pool deck or from the water. Children 5 years of age and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult (18+) in the pool with them, and within arm's length at all times. All guests ages 13 and older are required to show a current photo ID card (school ID cards may be used). This policy is necessary to maintain safety and enjoyment at the City's swimming pools.
Potomac Yard Park Interactive Fountain The Potomac Yard Park Interactive Fountain, located between the two playgrounds, features thirty-six water jets, including twelve laminar jets which shoot a stream of water between two troughs and lighting at the jets for nighttime effects. The fountain offers three programmable sequences, and sensors control the water jet height based on the wind speed in the area adjusting the jets accordingly. For added public safety, the fountain features a secondary ultraviolet water treatment system. The fountain supports the City's Eco-City Initiative by treating and recycling water resulting in reduced water use.
2021 Hours of Operation:
Annual Dog SwimsFriendly dogs of all sizes will enjoy an end of summer dip in Warwick Pool on Saturday, September 18, 2021 and Old Town Pool on Sunday, September 19, 2021! To not exceed maximum capacity, registration is per person, not per dog - please register every human who will accompany their canine companions to watch the fun. Register now. All dogs must have proof of up-to-date rabies vaccination.
Family Splash NightsJoin friends for swimming for all ages, music, beach ball and aqua basketball, and a floating obstacle course. Pool safety tips and swimming skills assessments are offered for youth and adults. On-site class registration is available. Light refreshments will be served. Different schools are featured at each event but all are welcome. $4 per person upon entry; no passes.
Please stay tuned for Fall 2021 dates.
The Alexandria Swim Academy is part of the Red Cross Learn to Swim program, offering swim lessons for ages 6 months through adult. Swim lessons are available for all skill levels and abilities. Lessons run all year and registration is available online. Register now.
Applications for Lifeguards, Pool Operators, and Water Safety Swim Instructors are accepted on a continuing basis. The City of Alexandria also offers Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor training. Please visit our Jobs page to apply, or call 703.746.5436 for more information.
Opportunities are available to qualified instructors to instruct aquatic exercise and enrichment programs for all ages. Classes are offered seasonally. To submit a proposal, visit the City's Solicitation Board or call 703.746.5434.
The Dey Ray Gateway project will redevelop the the triangle park at the corners of Mount Vernon and Commonwealth Avenues. The site will be designed and developed in phases, and will include transforming the existing pool to an interactive fountain/splash park. Visit the project's webpage for more information.
The Chinquapin Park Recreation Center and Aquatics Facility (3210 King St.) closed from Saturday, June 26 through Monday, September 6, 2021, to facilitate several planned facility improvements and annual cleaning. Visit the project's webpage for more information.
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