Family Swimming Pools in Washington, DC

4 pools in Washington, DC checked on each operator's official website. Filter by indoor, year-round, lessons and who can swim.

Find indoor and outdoor swimming options for your family. Check each pool's official website for current hours, seasonal opening dates, fees and admission requirements before you visit. Some pools require membership, residency or a guest pass; access details are shown in each listing. "Not stated by the operator" means a detail has not been confirmed.

Pools open to the public (4)

Anyone can pay to swim at these pools. Some have limits, such as dates, hours, ticket rules or age rules, shown on each card. Where a venue has more than one pool, the card says which pool is open to the public.

Deanwood Aquatic Center

Aquatic center · Washington, DC

1350 49th Street, NE, Washington, DC

Open to the public, with conditions. Check "Before you go" for dates, hours and other limits.

Indoor or outdoor
Indoor
Season
Year-round
Who can swim
  • Anyone can pay daily admission
  • Day pass for non-members
  • Residents (resident pass or membership)
Before you go
  • Non-residents must pay to use DC Department of Parks and Recreation pools.
  • Non-residents must buy a swim pass before the visit (online or at a DPR recreation center) and bring the receipt; DPR does not accept cash.
  • A photo ID is required to enter DPR indoor pools.
  • Swimmers may be asked to pass a swim test before using the deep end.
  • Children and their guardians must leave the pool during the scheduled safety breaks.
  • The slide is offline during DPR programs.
Children
  • Children under 13 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult 18 or older at all times.
  • Children under 6 need an adult in swimwear within arm's length in the pool, with no more than three young children per adult.
  • One parent may supervise no more than six children ages 6 to 12.
Offers

Not confirmed by the operator

Sources, checked October 12, 2026

Francis Pool

Town or city pool · Washington, DC

2435 N Street, NW, Washington, DC

Open to the public, with conditions. Check "Before you go" for dates, hours and other limits.

Indoor or outdoor
Outdoor
Season
Seasonal (not open all year)
Who can swim
  • Anyone can pay daily admission
  • Day pass for non-members
  • Residents (resident pass or membership)
Before you go
  • Non-residents must pay to use DC Department of Parks and Recreation pools.
  • Non-residents must buy a swim pass before the visit (online or at a DPR recreation center) and bring the receipt; DPR does not accept cash.
  • Swimmers may be asked to pass a swim test before using the deep end.
  • Children and their guardians must leave the pool during the scheduled safety breaks.
  • Open in summer only; the pool is closed for the rest of 2026.
  • When the pool is full, entry is one-in, one-out.
  • A government-issued photo ID is required to enter all DPR aquatic facilities.
Children
  • Children under 13 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult 18 or older at all times.
  • Children under 6 need an adult in swimwear within arm's length in the pool, with no more than three young children per adult.
  • One parent may supervise no more than six children ages 6 to 12.
Offers

Not confirmed by the operator

Sources, checked October 12, 2026

Takoma Aquatic Center

Aquatic center · Washington, DC

300 Van Buren Street, NW, Washington, DC

Open to the public, with conditions. Check "Before you go" for dates, hours and other limits.

Indoor or outdoor
Indoor
Season
Year-round
Who can swim
  • Anyone can pay daily admission
  • Day pass for non-members
  • Residents (resident pass or membership)
Before you go
  • Non-residents must pay to use DC Department of Parks and Recreation pools.
  • Non-residents must buy a swim pass before the visit (online or at a DPR recreation center) and bring the receipt; DPR does not accept cash.
  • A photo ID is required to enter DPR indoor pools.
  • Swimmers may be asked to pass a swim test before using the deep end.
  • Children and their guardians must leave the pool during the scheduled safety breaks.
Children
  • Children under 13 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult 18 or older at all times.
  • Children under 6 need an adult in swimwear within arm's length in the pool, with no more than three young children per adult.
  • One parent may supervise no more than six children ages 6 to 12.
Offers

Not confirmed by the operator

Sources, checked October 12, 2026

Wilson Aquatic Center

Aquatic center · Washington, DC

4551 Fort Drive, NW, Washington, DC

Open to the public, with conditions. Check "Before you go" for dates, hours and other limits.

Indoor or outdoor
Indoor
Season
Year-round
Who can swim
  • Anyone can pay daily admission
  • Day pass for non-members
  • Residents (resident pass or membership)
Before you go
  • Non-residents must pay to use DC Department of Parks and Recreation pools.
  • Non-residents must buy a swim pass before the visit (online or at a DPR recreation center) and bring the receipt; DPR does not accept cash.
  • A photo ID is required to enter DPR indoor pools.
  • Swimmers may be asked to pass a swim test before using the deep end.
  • Children and their guardians must leave the pool during the scheduled safety breaks.
  • On school days the leisure (children's) pool and family changing areas are closed to the public during the school day.
  • Access to the leisure pool may be limited during DPR programs.
Children
  • Children under 13 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult 18 or older at all times.
  • Children under 6 need an adult in swimwear within arm's length in the pool, with no more than three young children per adult.
  • One parent may supervise no more than six children ages 6 to 12.
Offers

Not confirmed by the operator

Sources, checked October 12, 2026

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