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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Maybe there would be more interest if there were more facilities.  As someone stated above, there's also a dearth of indoor pools in the DMV, relative to other areas.  We should really ask our county leaders to do comparison studies and then bring our facilities up to par.[/quote]

Is there really a dearth of pools? I am curious where you are getting this data.[/quote]

Yes, there is a shortage of indoor pools, at least in Montgomery County.  Same really for DC.

In MCPS, for example, there are really only 3 aquatic facilities for 25 high schools.  They must share the pools.  So each team is only allowed to hold swim practice 2x per week, to even out the practice opportunities.

The swim clubs are desperate for indoor pools.  Some now look to use outdoor pools in the winter, due to the shortage of indoor pools.

At least there are plenty of outdoor pools in MoCo for summer use.  (However, in DC there are very few outdoor pools, relative to the population.)[/quote]

No shortage of pools in NoVA, plenty of high schools and rec centers with indoor pools.[/quote]

Indoor ones as well.  Arlington high schools have pools but they share them.  No other high schools have them so you have schools, clubs, lessons, and recreational all fighting for limited pool time.  It is ridiculous.  Most of the facilities are old too and need renovation.  There is no money in it.

The PP who stated that local governments just want to develop land (either small plate restaurants or multifamily units) is right.  We fail on holistic planning that accounts for more schools/classrooms, better roads and infrastructure, green spaces (which are usually too small and about all you will get for "recreation"), actual recreation sites, childcare, etc.

There is a shortage of outdoor pools in NoVA. Waitlists are massive.

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Indoor ones as well. Arlington high schools have pools but they share them. No other high schools have them so you have schools, clubs, lessons, and recreational all fighting for limited pool time. It is ridiculous. Most of the facilities are old too and need renovation. There is no money in it.

The PP who stated that local governments just want to develop land (either small plate restaurants or multifamily units) is right. We fail on holistic planning that accounts for more schools/classrooms, better roads and infrastructure, green spaces (which are usually too small and about all you will get for "recreation"), actual recreation sites, childcare, etc.[/quote]

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