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Update from ANCJosh (Josh Jacobson):
“Diving board: hoping to replace with a 0.5m board pending DC Health follow up. Diving board standards changed, and pool is not deep enough to support a 1m board. The depth further from board might not be enough for a 0.5m board. Hoping to have more info on approval in 2 weeks.
best case is that a shorter board comes back before end of summer. The pool might not be deep enough to meet health code though.”
“Dear PoPville,
Do you now what happened to the diving board at Banneker pool? Is it coming back?”
I asked DPR 11 days ago (June 5) and was told, “I’ll see what info I can get for you on this.” Unfortunately no further updates despite continued requests. Will update when/if they follow up.
Thanks to Emily and all who sent word: “Very happy to report that Wilson Pool was open and being put to good use at 6 am! Read More
“Looks like Francis pool is ready to open next weekend!”
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know when the public pools are opening??”
From DPR:
“2023 Outdoor Pool Opening Hours: Read More
2435 N Street, NW last year
A. is curious: “Any updates on repairing Francis?”
Update from CM Pinto’s office: “DPR let us know Francis Pool is on track to reopen Memorial Day Weekend this year!”
Ed. Note: I’ve asked DPR for an update on Francis but haven’t gotten a response yet. In April CM Frumin said “re-open, hopefully within the next three weeks”. Apparently taking a bit longer…
Meanwhile at Barry Farm: Read More
“Dear PoPville,
An update on the Wilson Aquatic Center closure from DC Health:
‘The closure was primarily due to the HVAC/Ventilation systems not being fully operational. Read More
“Dear PoPville,
For anyone who didn’t get the news, this currently greets visitors to Wilson Aquatic Center. Not sure the reason, but Read More
300 Van Buren Street, NW
Thanks to Councilmember Janeese Lewis George for sharing the good news:
“Takoma Aquatic Center will officially reopen for our community on Tuesday, September 6 and will operate at full capacity seven days a week!”
From DPR:
“With record heat in the forecast, Mayor Bowser and DPR are extending pool hours at select pools to help residents BEAT the HEAT. The following select outdoor pools will be open extended hours of 10:00 am – 8:00 pm this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (July 22-24): Read More
“Dear PoPville,
I saw your story about Francis Stevens pool being closed for the few months it is open in the summer – announced on May 24, a week before it was to open. That was just infuriating – that the city could not have determined what repairs needed to be done and did them between September of last year and May of this year, and notifying residents a week before it was to open.
Now today I went to go swimming at the Dunbar pool and there was a sign that said that the Dunbar pool is closed for the summer season starting June 17. WTF? Read More
“Dear PoPville,
On Thursday 6/16, I headed to Brookland to swim with a dear friend at Turkey Thicket Pool. After completing an awesome hour-long swim workout, I discovered that my pool locker with a combination-number lock was broken into (they cut the lock) and all my personal belongings stolen, including my driver’s license, credit card, house keys, and most importantly a hearing aid that I need in order to hear since I’m deaf. Read More
