Wilson Aquatic Center

Category: Aquatic centre in Washington, District of Columbia

Address: 4551 Fort Dr NW, Washington, DC 20016, USA

Phone: +12027300583

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 6AM–9PM

Tuesday: 6AM–9PM

Wednesday: 6AM–9PM

Thursday: 6AM–9PM

Friday: 6AM–9PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Murad Efendiev

Jun 8, 2022

This is bar none the best public pool in dmv area. it needs maintenance but overall unbeatable. not for swimmers who like warm water.

John Clisham

May 24, 2022

I just called to get some swim team information... the young man on the other end was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you!

armis sadri

May 6, 2022

I’ve been a competitive swimmer & lifeguard for years. Unfortunately DC public amenities have never been of good quality and this applies to this public swimming pool. Honestly doesn’t deserve a one-star. 1. Wilson pool is always full. I tried coming on early mornings, mid-day & afterwork and 5-6 lines are always closed no matter what for different and random classes and meet ups and so called lack of staff while they literally do push ups and play group activities near the children pool. It’s intentional as enough staff walk around the pool doing nothing or are in the life guard room checking phones. 2. After work during the week is awful since besides those 5-6 closed lines, 3 ppl end up swimming in a lane which should be illegal and while you’re swimming random meet up groups show up claiming it’s their line so ppl end up waiting 10-15mins for two lanes and they don’t allow you to swim in the children’s pool. It’s a joke just wasting your time arguing with staff who have no common sense and threaten you to call police if you swim in children pool 3. Stay away from this pool as it’s too dirty with no supervise. Once I was swimming and noticed some stuff goes into my mouth went down deep and noticed there were so many used bandaids in the water, let the lifeguard know and they just came and said gross, didn’t even bother to close the lane and clean. 4. Amenities and shower are so gross and dirty full of empty bottles of shampoo and ppl’s hair clogging the shower. 5. Brought all these issues to the attention of pool’s manger and DC team and no response just heard it is what is. 6. Nothing is posted on their webpage in terms of what classes at what times are going, what lanes or how many lanes will be closed or they’ll be closed because of an event you go all the way and noticed sth on the door so call in advance. 7. As a swimmer, I tried three competition pools in Virginia (NOVA) and regret living in DC, the VA pools were so clean and well maintained. DC residents suffer with such low quality and scarce public amenities and council members. 8. Avoid this pool unless you have no option and just want to go swim, do lapses in your lunch break hoping you won’t get sick.

kathleen gough

May 2, 2022

Great pool, family changing rooms are not in great shape, but the pool itself is worth it.

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Questions & Answers

Is the Wilson aquatic center pool heated? I'm trying to decide whether I should purchase a long sleeve rash guard for the swim classes I registered for. I get very cold in the water which makes it hard to move and not cramp up.

Bushra Sehrish | Sep 9, 2019
maurice johnson | Sep 9, 2019

Honestly it has it days of coldness. But for the most part I have experienced the warmest waters there. There Hot Tub' is fantastic after those long swims for sure.

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Is It Open Today & Is there parking ?

Cynthia Almarales | Sep 9, 2019
Gavin Piercy | Sep 9, 2019

Should be open. Street parking outside, metered to and down the street, or zone 3/2 hours a few streets down and over.

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Is the pool open today. It is Labor Day. I called at 9:50 but no one answered

mary Oster | Sep 5, 2022
Ed Dieterle | Sep 5, 2022

No. The pool is closed on Federal holidays.

Are they open on memorial day? on google it says open but when i can no one is answering.

Dajaunique P | Jun 10, 2022
Ed Dieterle | Jun 10, 2022

Outdoor pools operated by DPR are open. Wilson is closed on Federal holidays.

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Do swimmers still need to make a reservation for a lane or is the pool open as before Covid?

Stephen Lavery | Sep 8, 2021
Mary Evans | Sep 8, 2021

Open like before.

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Is the pool opened as of 2021? Any idea of the winter timing ? Thank you

Mohit Garg | Sep 8, 2021
David Sarokin | Sep 8, 2021

Yes the pool is open Monday through Saturday. You have to make a reservation online in order to reserve a lane for yourself.

is this pool open to public and are lanes 25 0r 50 meter set up?

R R | Sep 8, 2021
Christopher Chisley | Sep 8, 2021

Don't know now, with all of this covid 19 going on. And yes it's a pretty good metered pool.

WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE FOR THE SENIORS LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM.

Fulton Beck | Sep 8, 2021
Larry Mims | Sep 8, 2021

Pool is Closed Now

is the Center open for lap swimming?

Kenneth A. Golding | Sep 8, 2020
D Yacob | Sep 8, 2020

I believe it is open for lap swimming ... it is very frustrating getting any info as their phone never gets answered. I also visited last week after checking open status on their website and the doors were chained and locked when I got there at 4. Good luck!

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Is it closed for renovations?

Luke Mattison | Sep 8, 2020
Tim Gaul | Sep 8, 2020

Yes, hot water problems..

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does this location offer water aerobic classes?

Erica Borenstein | Sep 9, 2019
Stephen Dunkel | Sep 9, 2019

I am almost certain it does.

Are the hot tubs working and are all the pools open/running this weekend?

Molly JD | Sep 9, 2019
Elio Valladares | Sep 9, 2019

Yes and yes

Is pool open tonight?

Rohan Singh | Sep 9, 2019
Larry Mims | Sep 9, 2019

Yes

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Is the pool open tonight (Jan. 14th 2019)

Bernadette Gibbons | Sep 9, 2019
Scott Marquardt | Sep 9, 2019

Pool is open (Jan 16). May have opened earlier this week.

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Is pool closed when federal government is closed?

Anne Hopewell | Sep 9, 2019
Stephen Dunkel | Sep 9, 2019

I don't think they follow OPM, but I am not 100% sure.

Is whirlpool open today 12-27

Carol Ghent | Sep 9, 2019
Stephen Dunkel | Sep 9, 2019

Yep!

What time and what day are the swim lessons given?

Terri King | Sep 9, 2018
Emanuele Gissi | Sep 9, 2018

Today the swimming pool is closed for scheduled meeting

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Hello, what time does the pool close today, May 28, Memorial Day 2018? Thank you for responding ASAP. It is now 11:15 am.

Priscilla Allen | Sep 9, 2018
Natalia Ruiz | Sep 9, 2018

Is closed today, due Memorial day. On normal weekends closed at 5

is the whirlpool working Saturday March 24and Sunday March 25

Gina Harrison | Sep 9, 2018
brindle graham | Sep 9, 2018

It wasn't Saturday not sure about Sunday

When is openswim?

Meagan Wenstrand | Sep 9, 2018
Kevin Hensley | Sep 9, 2018

Megan, great question. Best answered by the DPS at Wilson Center. Since I swim in the mornings between 8-11:30, the lanes are changed on alternate days (MWF) long (50m) and (TTh) 25m. The lanes are labeled (slow, med, fast). Lanes are open for all levels and abilities. Age requirements may apply, over 16? (Unaccompanied). Enjoy!

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What age a child must be to begin swimming lessons?

Rick Powell | Sep 9, 2018
Kevin Hensley | Sep 9, 2018

This is my personal opinion;. The earlier the better and including a continued exposure to swimming is a positive habit which will carry-through life. I believe the Wilson Aquatic Center Does Not offer swim lessons? Call them or search the DPS website.

is the pool open today

Alex Aguiar | Sep 9, 2018
jermayne judge | Sep 9, 2018

Its open every day

Hi good morning is today is open the pool.

T St Coop | Sep 9, 2018
Xavier Tort | Sep 9, 2018

Open Saturdays and Sundays

Are water aerobics classes offered at WAC?

Karen Ohmans | Sep 9, 2018
brindle graham | Sep 9, 2018

Yes

Is it free for Maryland residents?

Katelyn Rosandie | Sep 9, 2018
jermayne judge | Sep 9, 2018

U need a dc 1 card or pay $5

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