New Silver Spring Pool

[Anonymous]

Any intel on what clubs will be using the new Silver Spring pool? It should be opening spring 2024.

[Anonymous]

It's a municipal pool.

[Anonymous]

I would assume at some point they'd offer RMSC and the normal swim lessons but the plan, as far as I know is to move everything from KSAC to that pool (RMSC, classes) and remodel KSAC.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would assume at some point they'd offer RMSC and the normal swim lessons but the plan, as far as I know is to move everything from KSAC to that pool (RMSC, classes) and remodel KSAC.

The RMSC KSAC temp move is unconfirmed and from what I understand is unlikely, at least not the entire club across all age groups. But, nothing is firm at this point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would assume at some point they'd offer RMSC and the normal swim lessons but the plan, as far as I know is to move everything from KSAC to that pool (RMSC, classes) and remodel KSAC.

The RMSC KSAC temp move is unconfirmed and from what I understand is unlikely, at least not the entire club across all age groups. But, nothing is firm at this point.

If they don’t move everyone where would the others go during remodel?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would assume at some point they'd offer RMSC and the normal swim lessons but the plan, as far as I know is to move everything from KSAC to that pool (RMSC, classes) and remodel KSAC.

The RMSC KSAC temp move is unconfirmed and from what I understand is unlikely, at least not the entire club across all age groups. But, nothing is firm at this point.

If they don’t move everyone where would the others go during remodel?

They plan to use a variety of pools, including outdoor pools. Everyone will leave KSAC, but not necessarily all to Silver Spring all the time

[Anonymous]

I don't know who exactly practices there but I think the PG Sportsplex pool is also closing at some point for major work after this spring maybe? Why isn't that place used more for meets anyway, it seems quite large?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't know who exactly practices there but I think the PG Sportsplex pool is also closing at some point for major work after this spring maybe? Why isn't that place used more for meets anyway, it seems quite large?

It was a great location for a meet and had all of that parking.

[Anonymous]

Anyone know when the KSAC work is supposed to start? I'm wondering if the closure will mean MCPS HS meets next year will have to move elsewhere.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anyone know when the KSAC work is supposed to start? I'm wondering if the closure will mean MCPS HS meets next year will have to move elsewhere.

Last we heard was around the time school gets out and active groups move to outdoor pools.

It is my understanding KSAC will not be a MCPS meet site next season. The pool will be completely shut down. I don't know the timeline of the renovation, and yes, it has been delayed several times. I do believe the current start date is pretty likely (June 2024).

[Anonymous]

It is a huge concern for our family as my son takes an adaptive swim lesson there. It is the only MoCo aquatic center that offers adaptive swim lessons. I wonder what would happen to the program.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anyone know when the KSAC work is supposed to start? I'm wondering if the closure will mean MCPS HS meets next year will have to move elsewhere.

Last we heard was around the time school gets out and active groups move to outdoor pools.

It is my understanding KSAC will not be a MCPS meet site next season. The pool will be completely shut down. I don't know the timeline of the renovation, and yes, it has been delayed several times. I do believe the current start date is pretty likely (June 2024).

Part of the delay is the silver spring pool opening. I think Wheaton was supposed to be retrofitted with heaters but it makes no sense given how run down the pool is.

[Anonymous]

The Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center opened in 1989. It consists of a 50 meter competitive swimming and diving pool, a 200 foot water flume, a separate leisure pool with two hydrotherapy areas, and a diving tower. Since its opening, the center has had problems related to the movement and condensation of moist indoor air through the building's exterior masonry walls, resulting in roof leakage throughout the building. The original scope of the project was to remove and restore existing windows and louvers; remove the 4-inch masonry veneer block throughout the facility, and correct louvers, windows, and penetration flashings; install spray-applied wall insulation functioning as both air/vapor barrier system; install new exterior masonry veneer wall system; and replace the existing roof.

During the design evaluation of the entire facility, a structural review was performed for the existing conditions and it was determined that the existing exterior walls will require significantly greater structural modifications than known prior to the evaluation, which has increased the project scope, budget, and schedule to complete the work. In addition, it was determined that the pool equipment and the HVAC systems were also at the end of useful life and also require full system replacements.

The Office for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance in the Department of General Services also conducted a full review and design for implementation and remediation of all non-compliance issues at the Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center. Taken in totality, the facility will require closure for a minimum of eighteen (18) months. Closure of the aquatic center is being coordinated with the Recreation Department and other CIP projects, including MLK Aquatic Centers and the anticipated opening of the South County Regional Recreation and Aquatic Center (Winter 2023), to limit the impact of closed indoor facilities on Recreation patrons.

In order to facilitate a longer closure period for the Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center project, a water heating system will be installed and weatherization of the shower rooms improved at the Glenmont Outdoor Pool to allow for extended season use of the outdoor pool both prior to Memorial Day and after Labor Day. These improvements will facilitate swim and revenue generating activities that would otherwise be eliminated or harmed by the extended closure of the Kennedy Shriver Aquatics Center.