Recommend your pool (DC)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are a few outdoor public pools run by DCPS, but they aren't geared to small children b/c they are just a single rectangular, deep pool -- there is one in Vota Park in GT and one in Haynes Point, and I'm sure there are others.

This is not accurate. There are not "a few" outdoor public pools in DC--there are 19: http://app.dpr.dc.gov/dprmap/index.asp?group=5&query=AND{%277%27.EX.%27Outdoor%20Pool%27}

And some are not geared towards small children, but some are. The Upshur pool has a separate shallow kiddie pool and no "deep end" in the regular pool. Francis has a deep pool, a mid-depth pool, and a shallow kiddie pool.

I also see on the DC website that there are a few "children's pools" that are just 1-3 feet deep, including one in Adams Morgan. I haven't been to these so can't vouch for them: http://app.dpr.dc.gov/dprmap/index.asp?group=5&query=AND{%277%27.EX.%27Children%20Pool%27}

I went to the one in Adams Morgan. It was actually pretty nice. Kinda shabby poolside chairs, but they were okay enough to enjoy by putting your towel across. I went alone with my 3 year old and newborn. 3 year old did great in the pool all by herself. She does not know how to swim. The pool provided a life vest which was great. There is a deep end, but only at the very end. The rest went up to DD's chest. The pool attendant was kind of a thuggish looking black kid with dreadlocks. He was a little ghetto (pants sagging, couldn't speak English), but was pleasant. I was nervous at first, but he greeted me and showed me around. The dress facilities were a little gross, but at least they were clean. There is no door on the toilet. I'll be going back next year.

[Anonymous]

As 14:56 said, the Bethesda Pool has what you want.

[Anonymous]

We love the Rosedale rec center pool. And there is a new library there too, and they're building a huge new playground that looks almost finished.

[Anonymous]

The Army Navy Club, in Pentagon City (you can see the golf course from the highway) is exactly what you are talking about. Three pools plus a baby pool, snack bar, etc etc. You can join if you are federal employee, in the military, work on the Hill, or just get people who are members to sponsor you.

[Anonymous]

Put your name on the PG Pool waitlist and maybe you'll get a spot some day? Lots of CH and MP families
www.pgpool.org

[Anonymous]

PG Pool & Cheverly are nice, but a bit of a hike from NW DC. Perfect if you live in NE.

I have heard of people joining the Hilton pool (Dupont mentioned upthread) but I doubt it is the experience you're hoping for.

[Anonymous]

Never used this pool but it looks nice. (Kids used to take tennis lessons there.)

http://www.gwsports.com/facilities/gewa-tennis-swim-center.html

[Anonymous]

Can't comment on the DC pools but Mohican Pool Club in Bethesda has all you describe, minus that it is in Bethesda. But it is an easy shot up MacArthur.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Put your name on the PG Pool waitlist and maybe you'll get a spot some day? Lots of CH and MP families
www.pgpool.org

Awesome pool, but waitlist just in the last two years has gone nuts!!! It's hundreds of families long. We joined in 2011 in June with no wait, and now this. Crazy.

[Anonymous]

I hope all the dc residents on this post will write their council member and demand improved facilities, better hours and more amenities. We shouldn't have to drive to the burbs for this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hope all the dc residents on this post will write their council member and demand improved facilities, better hours and more amenities. We shouldn't have to drive to the burbs for this.

There is a petition floating around (perhaps on change.org) for extended pool hours this summer. Noon is too late for families with small kids.

[Anonymous]

The (free) pool on Georgia Avenue and Euclid NW has a separate kids pool. It is great and there are lots of kids there.

[Anonymous]

Who runs HD Woodsons Pool is it DPR or DCPS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:there is a hotel in SW you can join. Capitol Skyline pool. It is great during the week, but too singlesy on weekends.

There are also Cheverly and PG Pool close in in MD - but both have waitlists.

It's not a great pool for small children. There' no shallow entry point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:there is a hotel in SW you can join. Capitol Skyline pool. It is great during the week, but too singlesy on weekends.

There are also Cheverly and PG Pool close in in MD - but both have waitlists.

It's not a great pool for small children. There' no shallow entry point.

Capitol Skyline, I mean. Also, they don't let you bring in food which is a big negative with little ones in my estimation.