June 21 is the first official day of summer but for most people Memorial Day weekend marks the start of pool season. Montgomery County will offer residents a place to cool off as outdoor pools officially open at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 27.
The county’s outdoor pools include the following:
- Bethesda Outdoor Pool
6300 Hillandale Road, Bethesda
301-652-1598 - Germantown Outdoor Pool
18905 Kingsview Drive, Germantown
240-777-8067 - Long Branch Outdoor Pool
8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring
301-777-6859 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Outdoor Pool
1201 Jackson Road, Silver Spring
240-777-8066 - Sarah E. Auer Western County Outdoor Pool
20151 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville
301-349-2217 - Sergeant Hector I. Ayala Wheaton/Glenmont Outdoor Pool
12621 Dalewood Drive, Wheaton
301-929-5460 - Upper County Outdoor Pool
8211 Emory Grove Road, Gaithersburg
301-840-2446
During the preseason from May 27 through June 16, outdoor pool hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 3 to 6 p.m. on weekends and Memorial Day.
During the summer season from June 17 through August 13, outdoor pool hours are 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. on weekdays, and noon to 3 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. on weekends. The Upper County Pool is closed on Fridays during the summer season.
For more information about pool hours, visit the Montgomery County Recreation website.
Daily admission is $5 for County residents (ages 1-17), $7 for adults and $6 for seniors (age 55 and older). Admission for pool visitors who live outside the County is $15.
Summer pool passes are available for purchase and are valid from May 27 to Sept. 4.
Safety rules are posted at the pools. Children are most at risk for water-related accidents and it is important they are always closely supervised while in and around the pool. Because safety is a priority, it may be necessary to temporarily halt admission to pools when capacity is reached. Additional swimmers will be admitted as soon as space becomes available. Read the County’s Splash into Fun Safely! document for safety tips.
Pool visitors are allowed to bring food and drink to the pools as long as they follow the rules and regulations, including no glass, no barbecues, and no alcohol. All coolers will be inspected.
For information about pool passes, amenities and hours of operation at all swimming pools, visit the Montgomery County Recreation website.
