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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]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.[/quote]

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}

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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.[/quote]

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