New updates from the Department of Parks and Recreation on work at the Rumsey Pool:

Installation of New Pool Systems Require Temporary Closure of Rumsey Aquatic Center

As previously announced, the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will temporarily close the William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center located at 635 North Carolina Avenue, SE, on Monday, May 19, 2008.  The facility will re-open on Tuesday, May 27, 2008.

The temporary closure is required to accommodate the installation of new systems for both pools.  Work that is that is now underway includes:

Installation of new pool pumps for both pools
Installation of new pool filters for both pools
Installation of new pool heaters for both pools
Installation of new automatic chemical treatment systems for both pools
Installation of new backwash piping for both pools
Installation of new pool and pump piping for both pools
Installation of new sump pump
Installation of new pool ultraviolet (UV) sanitation system which will assist in the destruction of microorganisms and reduces the impact of chlorine smell and eye irritation
Diagnostic tests on the HVAC and boiler systems

DPR will offer expanded hours at the 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.

Programs and classes that were to be held at Rumsey Aquatic Center during the temporary closure will be rescheduled at other nearby DPR aquatic centers.  Registrants that would prefer to opt out of rescheduled classes or would like additional information can contact DPR Aquatics at (202) 673-7647.