May 26 County residents are invited to spend the hot summer days at their nearest public pool operated by the Department of Recreation. Outdoor pools are located in Bethesda, Silver Spring, Wheaton, East Gaithersburg, Germantown and Poolesville. These pools will be open every day from Saturday, May 26 to Monday, September 3. An after-school schedule will be in effect until June 10. Facilities include a bathhouse with showers, restrooms and changing space, snack bar service, a tot pool, main pool with lap lanes, diving boards and open space.
Some pools also have a shallow pool with slides.
Individuals or families who plan to attend often will find that purchasing a Summer Pool Pass will provide substantial savings. In addition to daily open swim periods, each pool will offer all levels of Swim Lessons for children and adults, and a youth Swim Team. Some pools will also offer a Water Fitness Class for adults, and Lifeguard Training for teens. Registration and Payment Information Try to register as soon as possible since programs fill quickly. On-site registrations will not be accepted.