Reservoir Park Aquatic Center

About

Reservoir Park Aquatic Center, located at 2501 North Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA, is a modern indoor public aquatic facility managed by the DC Department of Parks and Recreation. It offers a variety of water activities for all ages, featuring a 25-yard lap pool with six lanes, a leisure pool with zero-depth entry and spray features, a water slide, and a hydrotherapy pool, serving as a community hub for swimming and aquatic recreation.

Specific pool temperatures for Reservoir Park Aquatic Center are not consistently published online. Public aquatic centers typically maintain their pools at comfortable temperatures, generally ranging from the low to mid-80s Fahrenheit for recreational and lap swimming, with therapy pools often being slightly warmer.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? The community pools reviewed are generally well-regarded for their cleanliness, especially the pool water and locker rooms, and a welcoming atmosphere. Reservoir Park Aquatic Center, in particular, receives high praise for its friendly and professional staff, inclusive environment, clear water even when crowded, and flexible policies, making it an excellent place for families and recreational swimmers. However, a consistent point of feedback is the pools' smaller-than-expected size, with one lap pool side being shallow. Common suggestions for facility improvements include the need for more benches on the pool deck and in locker rooms, better changing areas for children, functional swimsuit dryers, more wall hooks in showers, and a warmer air temperature in indoor areas. While they can get crowded during peak hours, the positive community feel and good maintenance make them a valued resource, though users should remember to bring their own locks for lockers.

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• Accessible Entrance

Reviews

Listing Reviews

February 4th, 2025

Chanel Saint James

Great community pool with extended hours and consistent coverage. The pool is best for families with children or lap swimming. It can get crowded quickly during peak hours/season. It’s not quite a full size pool.

February 22nd, 2025

Lucas Gussman-Toh

The pool building is nice with clean locker rooms (bring your own locks) and showers, but unfortunately they’ve made one side of the lap pool extremely shallow (

June 14th, 2025

Jas

My experience at **Reservoir Park Aquatic Center** was excellent! Despite being crowded on the weekend, the pool was **clean and well-maintained**, the staff **friendly and professional**, and the atmosphere **inclusive and respectful**. The front desk attendant (a warm, friendly, and experienced gentleman) not only strictly enforced the rules, but **listened**, asked thoughtful questions, and allowed my kids to practice in the adult area after confirming they were good enough to swim. This **trust-based communication** made our experience even more enjoyable. Highlights: ✔ **Water was clear** even during peak hours ✔ **Diverse crowd** (including many Hispanic families) who followed pool etiquette ✔ **Friendly staff** who were patient and attentive and didn't hover in the pool ✔ **Flexible policies** - pool toys allowed, relaxed and safe atmosphere This is a place **not only to accommodate diversity, but also to actively embrace it**. No one is singled out, and everyone's needs are met quietly. This is a rare public pool that is both **regulated** and welcoming - we will definitely be back! **Who's it for**: Families, recreational swimmers, and anyone who values ​​**cleanliness and friendliness** over fancy amenities.

July 30th, 2024

Joya Banerjee

Beautiful new pool in the Reservoir Park Recreation Center in Bloomingdale, DC. The address listed here is incorrect (it’s across the street) because Google Maps has yet to accept the addition of the new street. The address is 10 Lower Service Court, in McMillan Park. I was surprised how small the pool is, given how much land the site has to develop. Still, it’s bright, airy and clean. The women’s locker room needs more benches and areas to change kids. Also, the two swimsuit dryers did not work. The pool area needs benches as well for people to put towels, etc. on. But overall it’s great, a welcome addition to the neighborhood, and we will swim there often!

September 7th, 2024

Amy Enright

Visited recently. Nice pool. Highly recommend the following: air temperature at an indoor pool should be warmer, and why aren't there any chairs on the pool deck? locker rooms need the following: wall hooks by every shower, more benches, and a bathing suit dryer Pools are very dirty places...I cleaned them for over a decade we should have places to sit and we should be able to hang our things