2435 N Street, NW
Thanks to Andrew for sending this beautiful sight: “Francis Pool is filled!”
The outdoor swimming pool season starts Memorial Day Weekend – Memorial Day 2026 is on Monday, May 25, 2026. Giddy up!!
See a list of all outdoor public pools below: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’m reaching out to see if you have heard anything about why the Dunbar pool has been closed since June. I’ve reached out to DPR multiple times, (more…)
“This petition is in strong support for including a jacuzzi and sauna in the new Rumsey Aquatic Center. I urge the DC government to include these amenities. This petition is for Washington Ward 6 residents only and those who frequent the Rumsey Aquatic Center.”
Thanks to Ivan for passing on:
“Readers may find this of interest: petition to include a sauna and jacuzzi at the new Rumsey Aquatic Center, 635 North Carolina Ave SE, (rather than the currently proposed “tech lounge” and “business incubator,” odd for a community pool)”
The MoveOn petition says:
“To: Washington DC Department of Parks and Recreation and Council Member Charles Allen Washington DC Ward 6 – Jacuzzi and Sauna for Rumsey Aquatic Center (more…)
4551 Fort Drive, NW
From Councilmember Frumin:
“Wilson Aquatic Center Temporary Closure
The DC Department of Parks and Recreation announced that the Wilson Aquatic Center will be closed for scheduled annual maintenance starting Monday, December 22. DPR expects the facility to reopen January 3, 2026. (more…)
photo by akung
From DPR:
“With the end of the outdoor swimming season, this annual event provides dogs with a one-day opportunity to jump in the pools, enjoy a swim and play fun aquatics games.
All dogs must have a current and valid dc dog license.
Doggie Day Swim DC
Saturday, September 6 | 12:00PM – 4:00PM
Multiple Locations (more…)
Naira asks us:
“Perplexed by DCDPR’s deck attire rule forcing people to undress into swim attire even if they don’t want to swim & are just in the deck area was being enforced today. This is incredibly dangerous from a sun safety PoV & insensitive to many cultures- what’s the logic?”
DPR has previously explained the rationale: (more…)
Thanks to Ryan for noting: “Very exciting but absolutely insane pool season is only 6 weeks and they move closing time to 6 instead of 8″
You can see all the closing times below: (more…)
3701 37th Street, NW
It’s draining the public pools time!!
Perils of having your pool next to the tennis courts: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The Takoma Rec Center kiddie pool was open today (Saturday)! It was a little too chilly to stay in for long, but fun nonetheless. Will probably be great when it’s 100º outside. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
What’s with the DPR children swim lesson being so oversubscribed that they fill up within a day (or even minutes!?) of the registration opening. (more…)