County residents excited to hit the pool outside as the weather heats up will not have to wait much longer as Montgomery County Recreation’s outdoor pool pre-season will begin on Saturday, May 23, at noon.
During the pre-season, which takes place May 23 to June 19, the County’s seven outdoor pools will operate:
- Only on weekends from noon – 6 p.m.
- From 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 3 – 6 p.m. on Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day)
“Every summer, our outdoor pools become gathering places for families, kids and neighbors across Montgomery County,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. “Our County pools are important community spaces where children can build confidence in the water and learn critical water safety skills. They also provide people with a safe, affordable place to stay active, cool off and spend time together during the hottest months of the year. I appreciate the Recreation staff, lifeguards and employees who help operate these facilities. I encourage residents to take advantage of everything our outdoor pools, as well as all of the other activities our Recreation department offers throughout the summer.”
The outdoor pools will transition to the summer season schedule beginning June 20 through Aug. 14. Outdoor pools will operate:
- 1 – 8 p.m. on weekdays
- Noon – 8 p.m. on weekends
“Our outdoor pools are an important part of what makes summer in Montgomery County special,” said Montgomery County Recreation Director Gabe Albornoz. “I am incredibly proud of our aquatics team, who work hard to provide safe, welcoming spaces where residents of all ages can stay active, connect with neighbors, and enjoy quality time with family and friends. We hope to see you out enjoying all that Montgomery County Recreation has to offer this summer.”
Some other important dates and notes to know about for the summer season:
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- Upper County Outdoor Pool in Gaithersburg will be closed on Fridays during the summer season
- Outdoor pools will open from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 3 – 6 p.m. on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 (Independence Day)
For more information regarding holiday hours, post-season hours and operational hours, go to mocorec.com/outdoorpools. Make sure to know before you go and sign up for Rec Alerts or check the website for inclement weather updates.
Beat the line at the pool by purchasing an aquatic membership in advance! Summer pool passes are now available for purchase. Passes are valid May 23 – Sept. 7.
Daily admission is $5 for County residents under the age of 18, $7 for adults and $6 for seniors (age 55 and older). A driver’s license or other proof of residency is required at the admission counter. General admission for non-residents is $20.
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Children under 12 years old must be accompanied and cared for by a person 16 years old or older. Learn more about Montgomery County Recreation’s pool rules and regulations.
Here are the locations for the County’s seven outdoor pools:
- Bethesda Outdoor Pool, 6300 Hillandale Road, Bethesda, 301-652-1598
- Germantown Outdoor Pool, 18905 Kingsview Road, Germantown, 240-777-8067
- Long Branch Outdoor Pool, 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, 240-777-6859
- Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Outdoor Pool, 1201 Jackson Road, Silver Spring, 240-777-8066
- Sarah E. Auer Western County Outdoor Pool, 20151 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville, 301-349-2217
- Sergeant Hector I. Ayala Wheaton/Glenmont Outdoor Pool, 12621 Dalewood Drive, Wheaton, 301-929-5460
- Upper County Outdoor Pool, 8211 Emory Grove Road, Gaithersburg, 301-840-2446
For more information about pool passes, amenities and hours of operation at all swimming pools, visit Recreation’s Aquatic Centers page or call the customer service team at 240-777-6840.
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