The latest update from the Department of Parks and Recreation: 

Major Improvements at Rumsey Aquatic Center to be Completed this Week

Media Contact Only: MosesAlexander Greene, (202) 673-7684

(Washington, D.C.) -- The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will complete major improvements this week at the William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center located at 635 North Carolina Avenue, SE.  DPR has been performing significant work throughout April and May to the systems that serve both of the pools within the Rumsey Aquatic Center which will improve the overall swimming experience.

With completion of work this week and to accommodate final installation and testing of the new systems for both pools, the temporary closure of Rumsey Aquatic Center has been extended and the facility will re-open on Thursday, May 29, 2008.

DPR will continue to offer expanded hours at the Turkey Thicket Aquatic Facility, 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE, (202) 576-9236.  Expanded hours are Monday – Friday, 6:30 am to 9 pm. 

During the months of April and May, significant work has been performed to improve the systems that service both the large swimming pool and the smaller baby pool. This work 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

For More Information: DPR Aquatics, (202) 673-7647.