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Heads up indoor swimmers – from DPR:
“Today, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) released the 2016 Fall/Winter Indoor Pools Maintenance closure schedule.
DPR’s indoor, year-round aquatic centers will undergo yearly scheduled maintenance to deep clean the pool and facility. Pools will temporarily close in phases, beginning on Sunday, October 9, 2016.
Barry Farm, Ferebee-Hope, Marie Reed and Therapeutic pools will not close/undergo maintenance. During each respective closure, all programs, permits and classes will be suspended at that particular facility. Please contact the Aquatics Division (202-671-1289) if you have any questions or require further assistance.
INDOOR POOLS CLOSURE SCHEDULE
Please note that re-open dates may be subject to change, should any unforeseen maintenance issues occur.
Patrons will be notified if a facility’s re-open date will be delayed.”
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