Swim
Looking for people to train with? Email training@dctriclub.org if you are interested in starting an organized swim group!
Upcoming Events
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Nov 24
November 24 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pmAdvanced Techniques Swim Clinic
– at UDC Natatorium
Swimming is 90% technique. If you’ve been swimming for a while but are looking for new insights into how to hone your form, this…
Area Pools
Washington DC
William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center
- Type: Indoor / 25 yd
- Region: CapHill NE
- Address: 635 North Carolina Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
- Metro Station: Eastern Market Metro
- Cost: FREE for DC residents / $7 for non-residents. ID required!
- Details: Club members regularly meet at the William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center in Eastern Market to swim. The pool is located at 635 North Carolina Avenue, SE and is a short walk from the Eastern Market metro station (Orange and Blue lines). Interested in starting or joining a group? Post your plans on the forum and recruit!
Wilson Aquatic Center
- Type: Indoor / 50m or 25 yd
- Region: Tenleytown NW
- Address: 4551 Fort Dr. NW Washington, DC 20016
- Metro Station: Tenleytown/AU
- Cost: FREE for DC residents / $7 for non-residents. ID is required!
- Details: A wonderful indoor 50M pool that is the site of our evening Masters Swim Program. Check out the Masters Swim Program to find swim partners! The Wilson Aquatic center is adjacent to Wilson High School where Wednesday evening Track workouts occur!
Area Pools
Virginia
Rixse Pool at Chinquapin Recreation Center
- Type: Indoor / 25 m
- Region: Alexandria
- Address: 3210 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302
- Metro Station: N/A
- Cost: Fees are $8 for residents, $15 for nonresidents. Passes and membership available (see pricing here).
- Details: Many Alexandria City DCTriClub residents can be spotted at this 25 meter indoor pool, off King Street next to TC Williams, which is open year-round. Current lap swim times are available here.
Old Town Outdoor Pool
- Type: Outdoor / 25 yd
- Region: Alexandria
- Address: 1609 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Metro Station: King Street
- Cost: Fees are $3 for Alexandria City residents and $5 for non-residents.
- Details: In the summer the Old Town pool opens is available for outdoor swimming. The pool opens Memorial Day weekend and stays open until Labor Day weekend. Times vary, so check out the schedule on here.
Washington & Liberty Aquatic Center
- Type: Indoor / 25 m or 25 yd
- Region: Arlington
- Address: 1301 N Stafford St, Arlington, VA 22201
- Metro Station: Ballston-MU
- Cost: Fees for swimming are $5.50 for Arlington County Residents, non-residents $7.75 for daily use. You can purchase 20-punch ticket or monthly memberships (more info here).
- Details: This 25 meter x 25 yard pool is located near the Ballston Metro on the Orange line in Arlington. The pool is located on North Quincy Street, behind the Planetarium and Education Center, and is adjacent to Washington and Liberty High School. Current lap swim times are available online.
Long Bridge
- Type: Indoor / 25 yd or 50 m
- Region: Arlington
- Address: 333 Long Bridge Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
- Metro Station: Crystal City
- Cost: Fees for swimming are $10 for Arlington County Residents, non-residents $12 for daily use.
- Details: This pool is set up for both short course and long course swim. Conveniently located near the Pentagon and Crystal City, there is a large parking lot and easy access to the Mt. Vernon Trail. Current lap swim times are available online.
Other Public Pools in Arlington County
- The Arlington County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources, Sports and Recreation Division operates three public indoor pools. Visit their website for more information on these pools including their hours and fees.
Fairfax County Pools
- The Fairfax County Park Authority operates 9 RECenters with 25 yard and 25 meter indoor pools. The fees for swimming are $8 for Fairfax County Residents and $10.50 for non-residents. Membership passes available. More information, including their hours and fees, is available on their website.
Area Pools
Montgomery County, MD
Montgomery County Aquatic Center
- Type: Indoor / 25 m or 25 yd
- Region: Rockville MoCo
- Address: 5900 Executive Blvd, N. Bethesda, MD 20852
- Metro Station: White Flint
- Cost: Fees for swimming are $7 for Montgomery County Residents, non-residents are $10 for daily use. You can purchase 12-punch ticket or seasonal memberships (more info here). ID is required.
- Details: The Montgomery County Department of Parks and Recreation operates this pool. Specific schedule information is available on the Montgomery County website.
Other Public Pools in Montgomery County
- The Montgomery County Department of Parks and Recreation operates four indoor and 7 outdoor swimming pools. Visit their website for more information on these pools including their hours and fees.
Fitness Clubs and Private Pools in Montgomery County, MD
- The DC Triathlon club has members who swim at private fitness clubs and pools in Montgomery County, MD. If you are looking for a swim buddy (or just a reason to make sure you get to the pool!) post your plans on the forum and someone will likely join!
Organized Open Water Swim Events
These are organized swim events put on around the DMV area. They are supported events with lifeguards and courses marked with buoys and in-water support. Please see the below section for general open water swim opportunities.
Reminder: there are costs associated with these events and you must sign up ahead of time or be prepared to register and pay on site the day of the event.
We have partnerships with some of these events so check the Partner Page for potential discount codes for signing up.
WaveOne Open Water
The closest option to Washington DC for open water swimming (OWS) is with WaveOne!
Located in Washington DC, WaveOne Open Water offers the most current and creative swimming programs in the country.
WaveOne hosts a number of open water clinic clinics, weekly sunset/sunrise swims, and relaxed swim races that are just as good for racing as they are for training.
2022 Open Water Clinics & Swims
WaveOne Open Water Camp for Swimmers and Triathletes
- Date: May 7, May 14, June 2, July 24
2022 Weekly Sunset & Sunrise Swims
Sunset Swims every Thursday, Sunrise Swims every Sunday at National Harbor from May until September. All swims are at least one hour, weather permitting. Start time varies as the season sunsets change. Swims include 250-500 meter marked course, followed by a happy hour or brunch gathering at a local National Harbor restaurant/bar.
First Sunset Swim
- Date: May 26
- Location: National Harbor North Pier
First Sunrise Swim
- Date: May 29
- Location: National Harbor North Pier
Weekly Swim Details & Cost:
These swims are for practice and training and are NOT clinics or learn to swim classes. For clinics, visit WaveOne clinics.
WaveOne Open Water is a club partner and offers club member discounts to register for their events. Please visit our Partner Page to find the discount code.
For more details about these events and to register for them,
Washington DC
WaveOne – Washington’s Crossing
- Event: Swim Across the Potomac
- Date:
- Location: DC’s National Harbor
- Address: 165 Water Street, National Harbor, MD 20745
- Distances: 2.1K (1.25 Miles) and 4.2K (2.5 Miles)
- Details: See the WaveOne Partner Highlights section above.
Virginia
Luray Triathlon OWS
- Event: OWS Practice
- Date:
- Location: Arrowhead Lake, Luray VA
- Address: 725 Lake Arrowhead Rd, Luray, VA 22835
- Distances: 750m / 1500m / 2250
- Details: Geared toward triathletes of all levels, the Official Luray Triathlon Open Water, located at the race venue, is designed to help you prepare for the Luray International and Sprint Triathlons as well as giving you practice time in open water.
Reston Masters’ Jim McDonnell Lake Swims (JMLS)
- Event: Jim McDonnell Lake Swims & OW Clinic
- Date:
- Location: Lake Audubon Reston VA
- Address: 2070 Twin Branches Rd, Reston, VA 20190
Maryland
DCAC Maryland Swim For Life
- Event: DCAC Maryland Swim for Life
- Location: Rolphs Wharf, Chestertown MD
- Address: 1008 Rolphs Wharf Rd. Chestertown MD 21620
- Distances: 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 miles. And the 2.4 mile Triathlon Challenge!
- Details: Swim for Life is an open water swim competition and fundraising event to benefit Washington, DC-area HIV/AIDS non-profit organizations, as well as local watershed organizations that advocate for clean, local waters. The District of Columbia Aquatics Club (DCAC) will host the 27th Annual Maryland Swim for Life.
Crossing Currents Aquatics Swims
- Event: Crossing Currents Group Training Swims
- Date: Check website below
- Location: Sylvan Shores Comunity Beach
- Address: 266 Ridge Rd. Riva MD 21140
- Distances: Check website below
- Details: Crossing Currents Aquatics organizes group training swims in the South River. The South River is a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay in Anne Arundel County and it offers pleasant conditions to enjoy swimming without lane lines! Swims are on Sundays from 9:30-11am.
General Open Water Swim Opportunities
These are general open water swimming opportunities that are available outside of an organized event. See above for organized open water swim events. Please check with the park/venue offices ahead of time to confirm whether the area is open for free swimming.
Reminder: swim at your own risk! Lifeguards may not be on duty at all times! Please swim with a buddy and/or have a friend remain on shore to watch while you swim!
Washington DC
At this time swimming is not allowed outside of permitted swim events.
Virginia
Lake Anna State Park, VA – About 90 minutes south of Washington DC. The lake tends to be warmer than any other lake in the area because of the nearby nuclear reactor.Park website»
Maryland
Gunpowder Falls State Park, Hammerman Area, MD – Open water swimming and long distance swim training are permitted between the hours of 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Swimmers are required to sign a distance swimming agreement with a lifeguard before entering the water and must only swim between beaches 1 and 5. Park website»
Sandy Point State Park, MD – Located on the western shore near Annapolis at the base of the Bay Bridge. Park website»
Know of other OWS options in the region? Please email training@dctriclub.org and we will get them added to the list!