The ultimate list of pools and splash pads in Washington DC.

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for, Memorial Day Weekend, the opening of the public spray pads and outdoor pools in Washington DC! To celebrate, there will be a kickoff party this Friday at Banneker Pool at 4pm (all other pools will open Saturday at noon). And refer to my post on summer essentials before hitting the pool!

My goal this year is to spend more time poolside, last year my daughter was at an age where she would no longer sit in her baby float  and instead wanted to run at top speed around the edge of the pool (I still have stress dreams about it)- we did that twice and then switched spray parks exclusively. This list has you covered, no matter what your situation, with pools and splash pads.

For your viewing pleasure I’ve included a map as well as a list of the pools/pads.

Public pools are free to residents of DC, valid ID must be provided. If you don’t live in the district you may buy a summer pass, or pay daily ($3-$7) 

 Outdoor Pools

According to DPR “Outdoor pools will open for the summer on Saturday, May 27, 2017 and will operate through Memorial Day weekend (May 27, 28 and 29) from 12 pm to 6 pm; and will operate on a weekends-only schedule (Saturday and Sunday) through June 18. Starting June 19, all outdoor pools will operate on individual summer schedules.”

🌭Banneker Pool
2500 Georgia Avenue, NW | 20001
(202) 673-2121Hours of Operation:
Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri: 11 am – 8 pm
Sat & Sun: 12 pm – 6 pm
Lap Swim: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri: 8 a – 10 am
(Closed Thursdays)

🏊‍♀️Francis Pool
2435 N Street, NW | 20037
(202) 727-3285Hours of Operation:
Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri: 11 am – 8 pM
Sat & Sun: 12 pm – 6 pM
(Closed Tuesdays)

🏊‍♀️Jelleff Pool
3265 S Street, NW | 20007
(202) 462-1317Hours of Operation:
Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri: 11 am – 8 pm
Sat & Sun: 12 pm – 6 pm
(Closed Wednesdays)

Volta Park Pool
1555 34th St., NW | 20007
(202) 645-5669Hours of Operation:
Tues – Fri: 11 am – 8 pm
Sat & Sun: 12 pm – 6 pm
Lap Swim: Tues – Fri: 8 am – 9:30 am
(Closed Mondays)

👶🏽Upshur Pool
4300 Arkansas Ave., NW | 20011
(202) 576-8661Hours of Operation:
Tues – Fri: 11 am – 8 pm
Sat & Sun: 12 pm – 6 pm
(Closed Mondays)

👶🏽Harry Thomas Sr. Pool
1743 Lincoln Road, NE | 20002
(202) 541-7499Hours of Operation:
Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri: 11 am – 8 pm
Sat & Sun: 12 pm
(Closed Tuesdays)

Langdon Park Pool
2860 Mills Avenue, NE | 20018
(202) 576-8655Hours of Operation:
Mon, Tues, Wed, & Fri: 11 am – 8 pm
Sat & Sun: 12 pm – 6 pm
(Closed Thursdays)

👶🏽Theodore Hagans Pool
3201 Fort Lincoln Drive, NE | 20018
(202) 576-6389Hours of Operation:
Tues – Fri: 11 am – 8 pm
Sat & Sun: 12 pm – 6 pm
(Closed Mondays)

Randall Pool
25 I Street, SW | 20024
(202) 727-1420Hours of Operation:
Tues – Fri: 11 am – 8 pm
Sat & Sun: 12 pm – 6 pm
(Closed Mondays)

🏊‍♀️👶🏽🎢Rosedale Pool
1701 Gales Street, NE | 20002
(202) 397-1315Hours of Operation:
Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri: 11 am – 8 pm
Sat & Sun: 12 pm – 6 pm
Lap Swim: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri: 8 am – 9:30 am
(Closed Wednesdays)

👶🏽🎢Benning Park Pool
5100 Southern Avenue, SE | 20019
(202) 645-5044Hours of Operation:
Mon, Tues, Wed, & Fri: 11 am – 8 pm
Sat & Sun: 12 pm – 6 pm
(Closed Thursdays)

Ridge Road Pool
830 Ridge Road, SE | 20019
(202) 645-5046Hours of Operation:
Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri: 11 am – 8 pm
Sat & Sun: 12 pm – 6 pm
(Closed Thursdays)

👶🏽Kelly Miller Pool
4900 Brooks St., NE | 20019
(202) 724-5056Hours of Operation:
Tues – Fri: 11 am – 8 pm
Sat & Sun: 12 pm – 6 pm
(Closed Mondays)

Anacostia Pool
1800 Anacostia Drive, SE | 20020
(202) 724-1441Hours of Operation:
Tues – Fri: 11 am – 8 pm
Sat & Sun: 12 pm – 6 pm
Lap Swim: Tues – Fri: 8 am – 10 am
(Closed Mondays)

Douglass Pool
1921 Frederick Douglass Ct., SE | 20020
(202) 645-5045Hours of Operation:
Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri : 11 am – 8 pm
Sat & Sun: 12 pm – 6 pm
(Closed Wednesdays)

Fort Stanton Pool
1800 Erie St., SE | 20020
(202) 678-1798Hours of Operation:
Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri: 11 am – 8 pm
Sat & Sun: 12 pm – 6 pm
(Closed Thursdays)

Oxon Run Pool
501 Mississippi Avenue, SE | 20032
(202) 645-5042Hours of Operation:
Tues – Fri : 11 am – 8 pm
Sat & Sun: 12 pm – 6 pm
(Closed Mondays)

Indoor Pools

I’ve included indoor pools here too, for those truly hot or rainy days.

🏊‍♀️👶🏽⛰ Wilson Aquatic Center
4551 Fort Drive, NW | 20016
(202) 730-0583

Hours of Operation:
Mon – Fri: 6 am – 9 pm
Sat & Sun: 9 am – 5 pm

🏊‍♀️👶🏽Takoma Aquatic Center
300 Van Buren Street, NW | 20012
(202) 576-9284

Hours of Operation:
Mon – Fri: 6 am – 9 pm
Sat & Sun: 9 am – 5 pm

🏊‍♀️Dunbar Aquatic Center
101 N Street, NW | 20001
(202) 724-5328

Hours of Operation:
Mon, Wed, Fri: 6 am – 8 am & 5 pm – 9 pm
Sat & Sun: 9 am – 5 pm
(Closed Tues & Thurs)

🏊‍♀️👶🏽Turkey Thicket Aquatic Center
1100 Michigan Avenue, NE | 20017
(202) 576-9235

Hours of Operation:

Mon – Fri: 6:30 am – 8 pm
Sat: 9 am – 5 pm
(Closed Sun)

🏊‍♀️👶🏽William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center
635 North Carolina Avenue, SE | 20003
(202) 724-4495

Hours of Operation:
Mon – Fri: 6:30 am – 9 pm
Sat & Sun: 9 am – 5 pm

🏊‍♀️👶🏽🎢Deanwood Aquatic Center
1350 49th Street, NE | 20019
(202) 671-3078

Hours of Operation:
Mon – Fri: 6:30 am – 8 pm
Sat & Sun: 9 am – 5 pm

🏊‍♀️⛰H.D. Woodson Aquatic Center
540 55th Street, NE | 20019
(202) 673-2097

Hours of Operation:
Mon, Wed, Fri: 6 am – 8 am & 5 pm – 9 pm
Sat & Sun: 9 am – 5 pm
(Closed Tues & Thurs)

🏊‍♀️👶🏽🎢Barry Farm Aquatic Center
1230 Sumner Rd, SE | 20020
(202) 442-5328

Hours of Operation:
Mon, Wed, Fri: 6:30 am – 8 pm
Sat & Sun: 9 am – 5 pm
(Closed Tues & Thurs)

🏊‍♀️Ferebee-Hope Aquatic Center
3999 8th Street, SE | 20032
(202) 645-3916

Hours of Operation:
Mon – Fri: 9 am – 5 pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

🌭=concession Stand

🏊‍♀️= lanes for lap swim

👶🏽= wading pool for kids

🎢=has a slide

⛰=diving board

While not a wading pool you can dip your toes in this fountain at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden- if you’re lucky you might have this duck come join you.

Splash Pads

DC-DPR Splash Pads

Be sure to bring your boat! The Yards Park is a favorite, you MUST check it out!

Other Splash Pads

Not DPR facilities, but definitely of note. Read more, here. 

⛱City Center

934 Palmer Alley NW

Georgetown Water Front Park

Water Street SW

⛱🚽🏆The Yards Park

355 Water Street SE

🚽Dancing Fountains in Canal Park

M & 2nd Streets SE