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Department of Parks and Recreation

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Department of Parks and Recreation


Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 6pm

How to Reach Us
1250 U Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
dpr@dc.gov

Phone: (202) 673-7647
Fax: (202) 673-2087
TTY: (023) 345-6789

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Website: http://dpr.dc.gov


Jesús Aguirre
Director
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Turkey Thicket Aquatic Center  


The Turkey Thicket Aquatic Center is a premier indoor pool facility serving DC residents. Located in the heart of the Brookland neighborhood, this center offers regular learn to swim classes for youth, adults, and seniors, water aerobics classes, and lifeguard training. Additional classes and events are held on a regular basis. This Pool has up to 4 25 yard lap lanes.

Turkey Thicket Public Swim Hours:
Monday - Friday 6:30am - 8:00pm
Saturday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday Closed

All DPR Aquatic Facilities will close at 3:00pm on Wednesday May 22nd for Mandatory Summer Orientation.

Turkey Thicket Aquatic Center will be closed Memorial Day 2013 (Monday May 27)

Additional Information

Center Facilities

  • Children's Pool
  • Indoor Swimming Pool

Programs

Current Programs: The following programs are currently being held at this center. To register for a program go to the DPR Registration System.

Activity
Date
Time
Day(s)
Learn to Swim for Adults: Level 16/4 - 6/276:00 PM - 6:30 PM Tu Th
Learn to Swim for Adults: Level 26/4 - 6/276:45 PM - 7:15 PM Tu Th
Learn to Swim for Seniors: Level 16/4 - 6/279:00 AM - 9:30 AM Tu Th
Learn to Swim for Seniors: Level 26/4 - 6/279:45 AM - 10:15 AM Tu Th
Learn to Swim for Youth: Level 16/4 - 6/275:30 PM - 6:00 PM Tu Th
Water Aerobics: Action Against Arthritis6/3 - 6/289:00 AM - 10:00 AM Mo We Fr
Water Aerobics: Action Against Arthritis6/3 - 6/288:00 AM - 9:00 AM Mo We Fr

Upcoming Programs: The following program will be available for registration on Monday June 10th, 2013 at 6:30AM.

Activity
Date
Time
Day(s)
Learn to Swim for Adults: Level 17/9 - 8/16:00 PM - 6:30 PM Tu Th
Learn to Swim for Adults: Level 27/9 - 8/16:45 PM - 7:15 PM Tu Th
Learn to Swim for Children: Level 16/22 - 8/109:30 AM - 10:00 AM Sa
Learn to Swim for Children: Level 16/22 - 8/1011:00 AM - 11:30 AM Sa
Learn to Swim for Children: Level 16/22 - 8/1010:15 AM - 10:45 AM Sa
Learn to Swim for Children: Level 26/22 - 8/109:30 AM - 10:00 AM Sa
Learn to Swim for Children: Level 26/22 - 8/1010:15 AM - 10:45 AM Sa
Learn to Swim for Children: Level 26/22 - 8/1011:00 AM - 11:30 AM Sa
Learn to Swim for Children: Level 36/22 - 8/109:30 AM - 10:00 AM Sa
Learn to Swim for Children: Level 36/22 - 8/1010:15 AM - 10:45 AM Sa
Learn to Swim for Children: Level 36/22 - 8/1011:00 AM - 11:30 AM Sa
Learn to Swim for Parent/Child: Level A6/22 - 8/109:30 AM - 10:00 AM Sa
Learn to Swim for Parent/Child: Level B6/22 - 8/1010:15 AM - 10:45 AM Sa
Learn to Swim for Parent/Child: Level C6/22 - 8/1011:00 AM - 11:30 AM Sa
Learn to Swim for Seniors: Level 17/9 - 8/19:00 AM - 9:30 AM Tu Th
Learn to Swim for Seniors: Level 27/9 - 8/19:45 AM - 10:15 AM Tu Th
Learn to Swim for Youth: Level 17/9 - 8/15:30 PM - 6:00 PM Tu Th
Water Aerobics: Action Against Arthritis7/8 - 8/29:00 AM - 10:00 AM Mo We Fr
Water Aerobics: Action Against Arthritis7/8 - 8/28:00 AM - 9:00 AM Mo We Fr
Turkey Thicket Aquatic Center

Center Information

Center Type: Aquatic Center
Address: 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE
Ward: 5

Phone: (202) 576-9235

Hours of Operation:
Mon - Fri 6:30am - 8:00pm; Sat 12:00pm - 5:00pm (Closed Sun)

ADA Accessible: Yes
ID Required: Yes
Senior Programs Offered: Yes

Manager's Name: Marvin Drummond

Nearest Metro: Brookland-CUA (Red)
Nearest Bus Stop: Metrobus (80, G8, H1, H2, H3, H4, H6, H8, H9, & R4)
Parking: Parking Lot accessible from Michigan Avenue.