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)
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 1 | 5/22 - 6/19 | 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Mo We |
| Learn to Swim for Adults: Level 2 | 5/22 - 6/19 | 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Mo We |
| Learn to Swim for Adults: Level 3 | 5/22 - 6/19 | 8:00 PM - 8:45 PM | Mo We |
| Learn to Swim for Seniors: Level 1 | 5/28 - 6/18 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Tu Th |
| Shallow Water Aerobics | 5/21 - 6/20 | 6:30 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 Aerobics | 6/22 - 9/14 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Sa |
| Learn to Swim for Adults: Level 1 | 6/24 - 7/17 | 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Mo We |
| Learn to Swim for Adults: Level 2 | 6/24 - 7/17 | 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Mo We |
| Learn to Swim for Adults: Level 3 | 6/24 - 7/17 | 8:00 PM - 8:45 PM | Mo We |
| Learn to Swim for Children: Level 1 | 6/25 - 7/18 | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Tu Th |
| Learn to Swim for Children: Level 2 | 6/25 - 7/18 | 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Tu Th |
| Learn to Swim for Children: Level 3 | 6/25 - 7/18 | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM | Tu Th |
| Learn to Swim for Children: Level 4 | 6/25 - 7/18 | 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | Tu Th |
| Learn to Swim for Parent/Child: Level A | 6/22 - 7/27 | 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Sa |
| Learn to Swim for Parent/Child: Level B | 6/22 - 7/27 | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Sa |
| Learn to Swim for Youth: Level 1 | 6/24 - 7/17 | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Mo We |
| Learn to Swim for Youth: Level 2 | 6/24 - 7/17 | 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Mo We |
| Shallow Water Aerobics | 6/25 - 8/20 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Tu Th |
| Water Aerobics: Low Impact Water Aerobics | 6/24 - 7/29 | 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM | Mo We Fr |
| Water Aerobics: Low Impact Water Aerobics | 6/24 - 7/29 | 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | Mo We Fr |