Looking for a way to beat the heat this evening or tomorrow? The District Department of Parks and Recreation has opened up ten outdoor swimming pools and four spray parks from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. both today and Tuesday.

Outdoor pools open Monday and Tuesday:

  • Banneker, 2500 Georgia Avenue NW, (202) 673-2121 (2 pools)
  • Barry Farm, 1223 Sumner Road SE, (202) 645-5040
  • Francis, 2500 N Street NW, (202) 727-3285
  • Harry Thomas Sr., 1801 Lincoln Road NE, (202) 576-5640
  • Kenilworth Parkside, 4300 Anacostia Avenue NE, (202) 727-0635 (2 pools)
  • Oxon Run, 4th Street & Mississippi Avenue SE, (202) 645-5042
  • Rosedale, 17th and Gale Streets NE, (202) 727-1502
  • Upshur, 14th St. & Arkansas Avenue NW, (202) 576-8661

Spray Parks open on Monday and Tuesday:

  • Columbia Heights, 1480 Girard Street NW, (202) 671-0373
  • Lafayette, 5900 33rd Street NW, (202) 282-2206
  • Petworth, 801 Taylor Street NW, (202) 576-6850
  • Riggs LaSalle, 501 Riggs Road NE, (202) 576-6045

Entrance to city pools are free to District residents with ID.

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