Montgomery County Recreation’s outdoor pool pre-season begins at noon on Saturday, May 25.
Updated swimming pool rules and regulations will go into effect on May 25. Children under 12 years old must be accompanied and cared for by a person 16 years old or older. To ensure safety around water, Montgomery County Recreation urges all residents to follow important water safety tips.
Montgomery County Recreation’s seven outdoor pools are:
- Bethesda Outdoor Pool: 301-652-1598, 6300 Hillandale Road, Bethesda
- Germantown Outdoor Pool: 240-777-8067, 18905 Kingsview Road, Germantown
- Long Branch Outdoor Pool: 240-777-6859, 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring
- Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Outdoor Pool: 240-777-8066, 1201 Jackson Road, Silver Spring
- Sarah E. Auer Western County Outdoor Pool: 301-349-2217, 20151 Fisher Ave., Poolesville
- Sergeant Hector I. Ayala Wheaton/Glenmont Outdoor Pool: 301-929-5460, 12621 Dalewood Drive, Wheaton
- Upper County Outdoor Pool: 301-840-2446, 8211 Emory Grove Road, Gaithersburg
Pre-season Schedule
The pre-season will run from May 25 to June 14, with outdoor pools operating from noon to 6 p.m. on weekends. On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, pools will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 3 to 6 p.m. Memorial Day pool tickets can be purchased per session in advance through ActiveMONTGOMERY.
Summer Season
During the summer season, from June 15 to Aug. 11, outdoor pools will operate from 1 to 8 p.m. on weekdays and from noon to 8 p.m. on weekends. The Upper County Outdoor Pool will be closed on Fridays. For more information on holiday hours, post-season hours, and operational hours, visit the Montgomery County Recreation website.
Summer swim passes are now available for purchase. General admission for non-residents will increase to $20 beginning May 25. County residents will receive a discount with proof of residency. Daily admission is $5 for county residents under the age of 18, $7 for adults, and $6 for seniors (ages 55 and older).
For more information about pool passes, amenities, and hours of operation at all swimming pools, visit the Montgomery County Recreation website or call the customer service team at 240-777-6840.
Photo courtesy Montgomery County Recreation
