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DC Dept of Parks and Recreation
Friday February 14th, 2025 :: 01:58 p.m. EST

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Select aquatic centers will be closed this weekend for the 38th Annual Black History Invitational Swim Meet

Select DPR aquatic centers will be closed for the 38th Annual Black History Invitational Swim Meet:

  • Takoma Aquatic Center will serve as the host site for the BHISM and will be closed to the public on Friday-Sunday, February 14-16.
  • Marie Reed Aquatic Center will be closed on Saturday, February 15.
  • William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center will be closed on Saturday, February 15.
  • Turkey Thicket Aquatic Center will be closed for annual scheduled maintenance from February 15 to March 2.
  • Deanwood Aquatic Center will be closed on Saturday and Sunday, February 15 and 16.
  • Ferebee-Hope Aquatic Center will be closed on Saturday, February 15.

The following aquatic centers remain open for residents to use through the weekend:

  • Wilson Aquatic Center is open standard hours:
    • Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    • Saturday & Sunday: 10 AM - 5 PM
  • Roosevelt Aquatic Center is open standard hours:
    • Friday: 6 AM - 8 AM and 5 PM - 9 PM
  • Dunbar Aquatic Center is open standard hours:
    • Friday: 6 AM - 8 AM and 5 PM - 9 PM
  • Reservoir Park Aquatic Center is open standard hours:
    • Friday: 12 PM - 8 PM
    • Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
  • Joy Evans Therapeutic Aquatic Center is open standard hours:
    • Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Ballou Aquatic Center is open standard hours:
    • Friday: 6 AM - 8 AM and 5 PM - 9 PM
  • Barry Farm Aquatic Center is open standard hours:
    • Friday: 6 AM - 9 PM
    • Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
    • Sunday: 10 AM - 5 PM 

For more information and to watch the 38th Annual BHISM, visit BlackHistorySwimMeet.splashthat.com for more information about this event.

NOTE: All DPR facilities (including all aquatic centers) will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents Day. 

Address/Location
DC Dept of Parks and Recreation
1275 First St NE
Washington, DC 20002

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 202-673-7647

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