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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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William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center  


The William Rumsey Aquatics Center is located in DC's exciting Eastern Market neighborhood. In the shadow of Capitol Hill, this aquatics center offers an 8 lane 20 yard x 25 yard pool, men and women locker rooms, wading pool, community room, and much more.

William H Rumsey Public Swim Hours

Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays
6:30am to 7:45am (Public/Lap Swim 25 yards)
8:00am to 10:00am (Water Aerobics & Public/Lap Swim 20 yards)
10:00am to 11:00am (Shallow Water Aerobics/ Lifeguard Training/ Closed to the public)
11:00am to 12noon (DCPS Programs/Closed to the Public)
12noon to 5:00pm (Public/Lap Swim 25 yards)
5:00pm to 6:30pm (DC Wave Swim Team Practice/ Closed to the public)
6:30pm to 9:00pm (Public/Lap Swim 25 yards)

Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:30am to 9:00am (Public/Lap Swim 25 yards)
9:00am to 10:00am (Senior Swim Programs/ Closed to the public)
10:00am to 12noon (DCPS Programs/ Closed to the Public)
12noon to 5:00pm (Public/Lap Swim 25 yards)
5:00pm to 6:30pm (DC Wave Swim Team Practice/ Closed to the public)
6:30pm to 7:30pm (Shallow Water Aerobics/ Public/Lap Swim 20 yards)
7:30pm to 9:00pm (Public/Lap Swim 25 yards)

Saturdays
8:00an to 9:00am (Deep Water Aerobic/ Closed to the public)
9:00am to 10:00am (Parent and Child Programs/ Closed to the public)
10:00am to 1:00pm (Children Swim Programs/ Closed to the Public)
1:00pm to 5:00pm (public/Lap Swim 25 yards)

Sundays
9:00am to 5:00pm (Public/ Lap Swim 25 yards)

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

William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center will be closed Memorial Day 2013 (Monday May 27)

Additional Information

Center Facilities

  • 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 15/22 - 6/197:00 PM - 7:30 PM Mo We
Learn to Swim for Adults: Level 25/22 - 6/197:30 PM - 8:00 PM Mo We
Learn to Swim for Adults: Level 35/22 - 6/198:00 PM - 8:45 PM Mo We
Learn to Swim for Seniors: Level 15/28 - 6/189:00 AM - 10:00 AM Tu Th
Shallow Water Aerobics5/21 - 6/206:30 PM - 7:30 PM Tu Th

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

Activity
Date
Time
Day(s)
Deep Water Aerobics6/22 - 9/148:00 AM - 9:00 AM Sa
Learn to Swim for Adults: Level 16/24 - 7/177:00 PM - 7:30 PM Mo We
Learn to Swim for Adults: Level 26/24 - 7/177:30 PM - 8:00 PM Mo We
Learn to Swim for Adults: Level 36/24 - 7/178:00 PM - 8:45 PM Mo We
Learn to Swim for Children: Level 16/25 - 7/1810:00 AM - 10:30 AM Tu Th
Learn to Swim for Children: Level 26/25 - 7/1810:30 AM - 11:00 AM Tu Th
Learn to Swim for Children: Level 36/25 - 7/1811:00 AM - 11:45 AM Tu Th
Learn to Swim for Children: Level 46/25 - 7/1811:45 AM - 12:30 PM Tu Th
Learn to Swim for Parent/Child: Level A6/22 - 7/279:30 AM - 10:00 AM Sa
Learn to Swim for Parent/Child: Level B6/22 - 7/2710:00 AM - 10:30 AM Sa
Learn to Swim for Youth: Level 16/24 - 7/1710:00 AM - 10:30 AM Mo We
Learn to Swim for Youth: Level 26/24 - 7/1710:30 AM - 11:00 AM Mo We
Shallow Water Aerobics6/25 - 8/206:30 PM - 7:30 PM Tu Th
Water Aerobics: Low Impact Water Aerobics6/24 - 7/298:00 AM - 8:45 AM Mo We Fr
Water Aerobics: Low Impact Water Aerobics6/24 - 7/299:00 AM - 9:45 AM Mo We Fr
William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center

Center Information

Center Type: Aquatic Center
Address: 635 North Carolina Avenue, SE
Ward: 6

Phone: (202) 724-4495

Hours of Operation:
Mon - Fri 6:30am - 9:00pm; Sat 1:00pm - 5:00pm; Sun 9:00am - 5:00pm. For further details please check the William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center webpage.

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

Manager's Name: Mercedes Maynard-Randall

Nearest Metro: Eastern Market (Blue/Orange)
Nearest Bus Stop: 32,34,90,39,92,A11
Parking: Street Parking available.