Dunbar Aquatic Center — Local services in Washington

I love this pool since it’s clean and there’s always a lane available when I come. However, operating hours are at times unpredictable. It’s unclear to me whether the pool has since reopened after it closed last summer for break. Even after calling, I received no answer. The employees are nice but don’t have the keys to access the facility in the morning and sometimes have to wait past scheduled opening times to wait for maintenance to...

Awesome staff, pool, and facilities. A bit dated but as long as I can swim from one end to the other I don’t care. Pool temperature was perfect for me but I like it on the cooler side. Locals made a visitor feel at home. Be ready to circle swim during the week. Weekends are pretty open. Will definitely come back here when I...

Large pool (8x25 yards) with fairly wide lanes. Free for DC residents. Locker rooms are basic but clean enough. There are kick boards, pull buoys, and fins available to borrow. Note that sometimes the door will be locked in the mornings but if you knock loudly, someone from the front desk will come...