Great news for fans of Rumsey Pool! We just got this notice from the Department of Parks and Recreation: 

March 6, 2008
DPR Continues Aggressive Schedule of Work at Aquatic Facilities

The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) continues their aggressive schedule of repair, renovation, and preventive maintenance work at DPR Aquatic facilities across the District.  Today DPR announced the reopening of one facility ahead of schedule and a scheduled temporary closure of another.

On Monday, March 17, 2008, the William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center, located at 635 North Carolina Avenue, SE, will reopen ahead of schedule after closing on February 4, 2008, for renovation and preventive maintenance work and repairs. 

“I am very proud to say that thanks to the diligence and hard work of DPR staff and our contractors, we’re reopening ahead of schedule,” said Clark E. Ray, director of DPR, “The closure of Rumsey Aquatic Center had been scheduled for at least 45 business days, but here we are just over 30 days later and open again for swimming.”

Work at the Rumsey Aquatic Center included the renovation of the men’s and women’s locker rooms, which saw the replacement of the floors, lockers, showers, painting, and other repairs.   Preventive maintenance work was also performed on the center’s electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and plumbing systems.  Other general interior and exterior repairs were also completed.

On Monday, March 17, the Takoma Aquatic Center, 300 Van Buren Street, NW, will temporarily close for scheduled repairs and maintenance work.  The facility will reopen on Monday, March 24, 2008.

During the temporary closure of Takoma Aquatic Center, DPR will be offering expanded hours at Turkey Thicket Aquatic Facility, 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE, (202) 576-9236.  Expanded hours will be Monday – Friday, 6:30 am to 9 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm.

Registrants of programs and classes that were to be held at Takoma Aquatic Center during this temporary closure are being rescheduled at other nearby DPR Aquatic Centers.  Registrants that would prefer to opt out of rescheduled classes or would like additional information about the closure can contact DPR at (202) 673-7647.

Sincerely,
Clark E. Ray
Director
Department of Parks and Recreation