Summer has returned to the Potomac Communities, and in addition to the annual Memorial Day cookout with family and friends many will spend their dog day afternoons poolside. So, where are the public pools in your area? Our Potomac Local Pool Guide will help you find out where they are, when they’re open and how much it’ll cost you to take a dip.
Lorton
Pohick Bay Regional Park – Pirates Cove Water Park
6501 Pohick Bay Drive in Lorton
703-339-6104
| Hours | |
| May 28 – 30 Memorial Day Weekend | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| June 1 – June 16 | Closed Monday – Friday, Weekends 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| June 17 – Aug 21 | Open Daily 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| July 4 | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Aug 22 – Sept. 2 | Monday – Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat and Sun 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| September 3 – 5 Labor Day | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
Residents of Northern Virginia Park Authority member jurisdictions, Alexandria, Arlington, City of Fairfax, Fairfax County, Falls Church and Loudoun, get into Pohick Bay Park free. Those outside jurisdiction pay $7 per car.
| Daily and Holiday Fees | ||
| Jurisdiction | Non-Jurisdiction | |
| Under Age 2 | Free | Free |
| Ages 2 to 11 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Ages 12 to 54 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Age 55 & Over | $6.00 | $6.00 |
Eastern Prince William County
Birchdale Pool
14730 Birchdale Avenue in Dale City
703-670-5178
| Hours | |
| May 29 – June 13 | Weekends and Holidays Only |
| June 18 – Sept. 6 | Noon to 6 p.m. |
| Closed Wednesdays |
| Fees | |
| Youth 2- 17-years-old | $3.50 |
| Adult | $375 |
| Senior 60 + | $2.75 |
| Evening Discount Rate (after 4 p.m.) | $1.50 |
Graham Park Pool
3511 Graham Park Road in Dumfries
703-221-7550
| Hours | |
| May 29 – June 13 | Weekends and Holidays Only |
| June 18 – Aug. 9 | Noon to 6 p.m. |
| Closed Tuesdays |
| Fees | |
| Youth 2 – 17 -years-old | $3.50 |
| Adult | $3.75 |
| Senior 60 + | $2.75 |
| Evening Discount (after 4 p.m.) | $1.50 |
Hammill Mill Pool
1721 Carter Lane in Woodbridge
703-491-1074
| Hours | |
| May 29 – June 13 | Weekends and Holidays Only |
| June 18 – Aug. 9 | Noon to 6 p.m. |
| Closed Thursdays |
| Fees | |
| Youth 2 – 17-years-old | $3.50 |
| Adult | $3.75 |
| Senior 60 + | $2.75 |
| Evening Discount Rate (after 4 p.m.) | $1.50 |
Veterans Park Pool and Water slide
14300 Featherstone Road in Woodbridge
703-491-2183
| Hours | |
| May 29 – June 13 | Weekends and Holidays Only |
| June 12 – Aug. 16 | Noon to 6 p.m. |
| Noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday | |
| Aug. 16 – Sept. 6 | Noon to 6 p.m. |
| Fees | |
| Youth 2 – 17-years-old | $4.00 |
| Adult | $4.25 |
| Senior | $3.50 |
| Evening Discount (after 4 p.m.) | $3.00 |
Water Works Water Park
5301 Dale Boulevard in Dale City
703-680-7137
| Hours | ||
| May 28 – June 16 | Weekends and Holidays Only | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| June 17 – Aug 4 | Monday through Thursday | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Jun 24 – July | Special Friday Hours | 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Aug. 5 – Aug. 12 | Special Friday Hours | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| June 17 – Aug. 15 | Saturday and Sunday | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Holidays | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | |
| Aug. 15 – Sept. 5 | Monday – Friday, Weekends and Holidays | Noon to 6 p.m. |
| Fees | |
| 0-1-years-old | FREE |
| Under 48 Inches Tall | $5.5o |
| Over 48 Inches Tall | $7.00 |
| After 4 p.m. | $5.50 |
| Passes | |
| Family Pass (20 visit punch pass, will save $1 per admission after 4 p.m.) | $120 |
| Family Bargain Pass (20 punch pass, after 4 p.m. Mon-Fri only) | $70 |
Stafford County
Curtis Memorial Park Pool
58 Jesse Curtis Lane in the Hartwood section of Stafford County
540-658-5114
| Hours | |
| May 28 – June 19 | |
| Weekends Only | Noon – 6 p.m. |
| June 20 – Sept. 5 | |
| Everyday | Noon – 6 p.m. |
| Wednesday and Friday night swim | 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. |
| Concession stand hours | Noon – 5 p.m. |
Woodlands Pool
2 Northampton Boulevard in North Stafford
540-658-4241
| Hours | |
| May 28 – Sept. 5 | |
| Monday – Friday | Noon – 6 p.m. |
| Adult Lap Swim | 6 a.m. to Noon & 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Friday Night Swim | 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Saturday | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Adult Lap Swim | 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. |
| Sunday | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Fees – Curtis Park and Woodlands Pool | |
| Ages 2 and under | Free |
| Ages 3 – 15, Age 55 + | $4.00 Stafford Resident |
| $5 Non- Resident | |
| Ages 16 – 54 | $5.00 Stafford Resident |
| $7.00 Non-Resident | |
| Summer Special Monday – Sunday 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Half-price admission |
| 24 Admission Punch Card (Stafford Residents Only) | |
| Ages 3 -15, Age 55 + | $72 |
| Ages 16 – 54 | $96 |
| Annual Pool Passes (Woodlands Pool, Stafford Residents Only) | |
| Ages 3 – 15 | $110 |
| Age 55 + | $110 |
| Single Adult Ages 16-54 | $150 |
| Family Passes (up to 4 members) | $350 |
| Each additional youth family member | $50 |
| Each additional adult family member | $75 |
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