Are you interested in becoming a Lifeguard this summer but don't have your Red Cross certification yet? The City of Alexandria is offering a number of Lifeguard Certification courses to help you prepare for a job with our Aquatics team. Before sending in your enrollment, please fill out an application to become a Lifeguard. After you complete this step, send us a message to aquatics@alexandriava.gov with your Name, Email Address, Phone Number and Preferred Class Date. Class dates available are:

Class 1: March 24-26*

Class 2: April 3-7 (Spring Break), 10am-4pm with a break

Class 3: April 28-30*

Class 4: May 5-7*

*Fridays: 4-7pm, Saturdays: 1-5pm, Sundays 1-5pm

3210 KING ST.

703.746.5441

Year-round 25 meter Indoor Pool & Diving Well; Locker Rooms; Party Packages; Aquatics, Sports & Fitness Classes; Men's & Women's Saunas; and Free WiFi. Several free parking lots and a DASH bus stop are on-site. Visit the Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility webpage for pass and daily visit fees. 

Hours of Operation (Year-round):

Monday - Thursday: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.*

Friday: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.*

Saturday - Sunday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m*

Holidays - see RPCA center holiday operating schedule for complete list of 2022 holidays.

 Lap Lane Schedule*  March 2023

*Availability for drop-in use is subject to availability. 

For more information about this location, please visit the Chinquapin webpage.

Please note: Pool closes 15 minutes prior to center closure.

CHARLES HOUSTON RECREATION CENTER
901 WYTHE ST.
703.746.5451 

This small pool with a beach entry and spray features is ideal for families with young children and adults seeking therapeutic benefits. A free parking lot is on-site, and a DASH bus stop is one block away. Admission wristbands must be purchased inside the Recreation Center. Operating hours include aquatic programs, as well as public hours listed below. Hours and fees are subject to change.

Hours of Operation:

2023 Summer schedule coming soon!

1609 CAMERON ST.
703.746.6999 

This complex includes a large pool with eight 25-yard lap lanes and a diving well, and a separate 1-3 foot depth training pool with a ramp available for small children. Please note: the handicap lift at this location is out of order; a replacement has been ordered and is expected to arrive in June, 2022. A picnic area and a playground are adjacent to the pool. A free parking lot is on-site, and a DASH bus stop is one block away. Operating hours include aquatic programs, as well as public hours listed below. Hours and fees are subject to change. 

Hours of Operation:

2023 Summer schedule coming soon!

3301 LANDOVER ST.
571.312.8470

This complex includes a six lane 25-yard lap pool with an accessible ramp entry. The water depth ranges from 0 to 5 feet. The Landover Street playground is adjacent to the pool. Limited free street parking is available, and a DASH bus stop is two blocks away. Operating hours include aquatic programs, as well as lap swim and open swim hours listed below. Hours and fees are subject to change.

Hours of Operation:

2023 Summer schedule coming soon!

OUTDOOR POOL DAILY ADMISSION FEES

• Child (0-4)*   $0
• Youth (5-17)*   $3
• Adult (18-59)   $4
• Senior (60+)   $3
• Nonresident   $6

OUTDOOR POOL SEASON PASSES

• Child (0-4)*   $0
• Youth (5-17)*   $53
• Adult (18-59)   $105
• Senior (60+)   $84
• Family (up to 4 residents)  $288
• Nonresident   $154

INDOOR POOL DAILY TICKET AND PASS FEES

Please visit the Chinquapin page for detailed fee information for Chinquapin's Rixse Memorial Pool .

FEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR CITY RESIDENTS

The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities encourages participation in City services from all City residents. If you, a member of your family, or a friend would like to purchase a pool season pass and are in need of fee assistance in order to participate, please view the Financial Assistance Policy or contact the sponsoring program office for more detailed information. Financial Assistance Requests can be filled out at the pool or emailed to Aquatics@alexandriava.gov. For fee assistance information, call 703.746.5414 or (TTY) 703.838.4902.

*Please Note: All teenagers 13 through 17 years of age must be accompanied and supervised at all times by a paying adult (18+) unless their parent or guardian has completed a Teen Registration Form . All children 12 years of age and younger must be accompanied and supervised at all times by a paying adult (18+). This includes adults being in direct line of sight of children/youth while they swim, either viewed from the pool deck or from the water. Children 5 years of age and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult (18+) in the pool with them, and within arm's length at all times. All guests ages 13 and older are required to show a current photo ID card (school ID cards may be used). This policy is necessary to maintain safety and enjoyment at the City's swimming pools. 

• RPCA Fee Schedule

RENTALS 

Swimming pool lanes and diving wells are available for rental. Due to limited capacity, organized groups planning to visit the pool are highly encouraged to make a rental reservation in advance, otherwise, they may not be accommodated at pool entry. Call 703.746.5553 or email Aquatics@alexandriava.gov for additional information.

Pool party rentals are available at the picnic area at Old Town Pool, and in the club rooms at Chinquapin Park Recreation Center and Aquatics Facility. Call 703.746.5553 or email Chinquapin@alexandriava.gov for additional information. 

LAP SWIMMING

Lap swimming is first-come, first-served on a drop-in basis. When swimming in a lane with other swimmers, please circle swim counter-clockwise (always stay to your right).

OPEN SWIMMING

Open swimming is first-come, first-served on a drop-in basis. Adult swimmers and youth swimmers who pass a 25-meter swim test can use the diving well when available. 

TIPS FOR ENJOYING THE POOL

• Arrival and Capacity – Please check-in at the front desk and pay the daily admission fee or swipe your pass. **Please note that the pools are in high demand during peak times including, but not limited to: weekends; evenings; weekday camp swim 12 - 3 p.m.; June and July Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday swim team practice 5 - 6 p.m (Old Town Pool Only). Pools may reach max capacity during peak times. In the event that the pool is at maximum capacity when you arrive, a staff member will ask you to wait to enter until space becomes available. 

• Accompanied Youth – Youth ages 0 through 12 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult (18+) at all times. Youth ages 0 through 5 must have an adult in the water within arms reach. Youth ages 6 through 12 must have an adult in the water or on the pool deck within direct line of sight. 

• Teenagers – Teenagers ages 13 through 17 may visit the pools without an adult once their parent or guardian has completed a Teen Registration Form . Parents or guardians may complete the form online or go to any pool to fill out and sign the form, which is valid from September through August each year. Registered teenagers must present a valid identification card, such as a school ID or RPCA teen key fob, for each pool entry. Teenagers ages 13 through 17 without a completed Teen Registration Form must be accompanied by an adult (18+) in the water or on the pool deck within direct line of sight.

• Locker Rooms – Men's, women's, and universal locker rooms with showers are available at each pool. You may bring a lock for a day-use locker, or bring your personal items to the pool deck.

• Pool Attire – Swimwear should be tight-fitting, clean, and water safe. Prohibited items include: denim, street shoes, excessively loose or bulky clothing, thong bottoms. Unsure? Ask a staff member.

• Lane or Zone Assignment – Lanes and zones are designated for lap swim, open swim, programs, and rentals. A staff member can assist you with finding a lane or zone for your visit.

• Safety Breaks – When the weather is hot or the pool is crowded, lifeguards will blow their whistles to signal safety breaks from the :45 minute mark to the top of the hour, hourly. During safety breaks, only adults may remain in the water, and some zones may be closed (such as diving boards and the training pool). Safety breaks are a great time for lifeguards and swimmers to get some shade, re-hydrate, use the restroom, and reapply sunscreen to ensure that the fun can safely continue after the break.
• Equipment – You may bring your own swim equipment and pool toys, but please, no non-Coast Guard approved flotation devices, such as water wings, pool floats, inflatable rings, or noodles. Swimmers wearing a Coast Guard-approved flotation device must be within arms' length of an adult at all times. All pools have life jackets available for complimentary use. A selection of swim equipment will also be available on the pool deck. Equipment available for lap swim or adult water aerobic exercise only may include: kickboards, exercise noodles, ankle weights, aqua jogger belts, pull buoys, aqua barbells, and aqua dumbbells.

• Masks – Face masks are not allowed in the water, as they present a choking/drowning hazard when wet. You can keep your mask dry by placing it in your gym bag or bringing a plastic container for it (such as a sandwich bag or food container).

• Inclement Weather – In the event of inclement weather or other unexpected interruption that closes the pool, you may receive a complimentary visit pass if your swim time was cut short. Participants in an aquatic class cancelled due to inclement weather will be contacted regarding a credit or make-up class. 

2501 POTOMAC AVE.

The Potomac Yard Park Interactive Fountain, located between the two playgrounds, features thirty-six water jets, including twelve laminar jets which shoot a stream of water between two troughs and lighting at the jets for nighttime effects. The fountain offers three programmable sequences, and sensors control the water jet height based on the wind speed in the area adjusting the jets accordingly. For added public safety, the fountain features a secondary ultraviolet water treatment system. The fountain supports the City's Eco-City Initiative by treating and recycling water resulting in reduced water use

Hours of Operation:

2023 schedule coming soon!

The Alexandria Swim Academy is part of the Red Cross Learn to Swim program, offering swim lessons for ages 6 months through adult. Swim lessons are available for all skill levels and abilities. Lessons run all year and registration is available online. Register now.

Applications for Lifeguards, Pool Operators, Pool Managers, Swim Coaches, and Water Safety Swim Instructors are accepted on a seasonal and year-round basis. The City of Alexandria also offers Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor training. Please visit our Jobs page to apply; email Aquatics@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.5436 for more information.

Opportunities are available to qualified instructors to instruct aquatic exercise and enrichment programs for all ages. Classes are offered seasonally and year-round. To submit a proposal, email Aquatics@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.5434. 

• Debbie Woodbury, Regional Program Director
• Lisa O'Neill, Aquatics Manager
• Trina Wood, Aquatics Coordinator
• Jacquay Plummer, Recreation Manager
• Ann Redfearn, Recreation Coordinator

For inquiries, email Aquatics@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.5553.