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It’s a bit chilly BUT Outdoor Swimming Pools Start Opening this Saturday!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Full release from the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) are reminding residents that outdoor pool season officially begins this weekend, with all outdoor pools and spray parks opening to the public on Saturday, May 23. Additionally, this week, the District of Columbia was named the nation’s #1 big city park system by the Trust for Public Land for the sixth consecutive year—a testament to the Bowser Administration’s continued investments in parks, pools, and recreation facilities across all eight wards. (more…)

“Petition to include a sauna and jacuzzi at the new Rumsey Aquatic Center”

By Prince Of Petworth


“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…)

Doggie Day Swim is this Saturday!!

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

“Perplexed by DCDPR’s deck attire rule”

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

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