Outdoor Neighborhood Pools
Outdoor Large Pools
Rixse Pool
Operating Hours
MONDAY - FRIDAY: 12 - 6 pm
Each Neighborhood pool has a shallow water depth of 3-5 feet. The Neighborhood Pools are small pools, able to accommodate a maximum of 45 guests at any given time. Due to limited size, the Neighborhood Pools are restricted to Alexandria residents 13 years of age and younger. Parents are welcome to accompany their children. Admission is free. Neighborhood Pools are closed Friday, July 4 and open in 2008 from June 23 - August 15:
- Nannie J. Lee Pool
1108 Jefferson St.
(Cross St.: S. Fayette)
703-838-4676 - N. Colasanto Pool
2704 Mt. Vernon Ave.
(Cross St.: Commonwealth)
703-838-4675 - John Ewald Pool
4500 Duke St.
(Cross St.: N. Jordan)
703-838-4677 - Charles Houston Pool
(Closed for renovations)
901 Wythe St.
(Cross St.: Patrick)
Old Town and Warwick Pools open weekends and holidays only starting May 26. The large pools open full-time June 20 - September 1.
Old
Town Pool
1609 Cameron St.
(Cross St.: Harvard)
703-838-4671
Operating
Hours
DAILY: 12-7
This complex includes a 25-yard pool with a diving well and two large, floating reptiles for play. A separate training pool is available for children up to 42 inches in height. Easily accessible for disabled, the training pool has a water depth range of 1-3 feet. For added convenience, a parking lot, picnic area and a tot playground are adjacent to the pool.
Warwick
Pool
3301 Landover St.
(Cross St.: Burgess)
703-838-4672
Operating Hours
MONDAY - FRIDAY: 12-7pm
SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 11am-6pm
The site includes a 25-yard pool with diving well and a separate wading pool for children up to 42 inches in height. A bathhouse is available. Picnic areas are located inside the pool complex as well as next-door, where a modern playground featuring a tot playground is also available. The complex provides natural privacy as beautiful trees and shrubberies surround it.
Daily Admission Fees at Old Town & Warwick Pools
- Ages 1-3: Free
- Ages 4-6: One free with paying adult & $1 each additional child ages 4-6
- Ages 7-17: $1
- Ages 18-59: $2
- Ages 60 & older: $1
- Nonresident $3 with paying resident
Season Pass Fees at Old Town & Warwick Pools
- Adult 18 - 59: $100
- Family $275: (Includes 2 adults and any number of children)
- Seniors 60 & older: Free
Click here for outdoor pool fees.
Click here for pool rental fees.
For additional outdoor pool information, group reservations, season passes, and financial assistance, please call the Chinquapin Park Recreation Center, Aquatics Supervisor at 703.519.2160, ext 21.
Fees are subject to change effective July 1, 2008. Please call the Chinquapin Park Recreation Center or visit alexandriava.gov/recreation for up to date fee information.
Doggie Day Swim
Old Town Pool
1609 Cameron Street
Tuesday, September 2, 4-7 pm, Rain Date: September 3
A celebration of the end of the pool season for dogs and their owners. Old Town Pool will remain open for dogs only to swim and play. There is a nominal fee for dog admission. Note: Bring your own doggie dish for water. Dog handlers must be 16 or older. All dogs should wear current vaccination tags or proof of vaccinations must be shown. For information call 703.519.2160.
Instructional Opportunities
Opportunities are available to qualified instructors of health, fitness, aquatic exercise, dance, land exercise, sports, camps, arts, music, dance, martial arts, Yoga, and other life-long learning and educational classes and programs for all ages. Classes are offered seasonally, Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer with dates coordinated with the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities “Program Guide”. To submit a proposal, visit http://alexandriava.gov/purchasing/default.aspx?id=52 and click Solicitation Board. Call the Chinquapin Park Recreation Center at 703.519.2166 for additional information. Applications for Water Safety Swim Instructors and Lifeguards are accepted on a continuing basis. Call 703.519.2160, ext. 21 for more information.
