While we were in Washington, DC recently Cameron and I (and Grandma) went back to the Wilson Aquatic Center for some winter time swimming. This time the water was much warmer and it was almost empty! Here’s a few more tips that I picked up on my recent visit, as well as a few pictures of the family locker room (hey, it’s no spa, but it’s clean with plenty of space).
Let's go swimming already!
1) All the times I’ve gone the water for the shower in the family locker rooms was cold. You are required to shower before going into the pool, so Cameron and I braved the cold for a few seconds out of necessity. This time my mom was with me in the family locker room and she said that the showers in the women’s locker rooms was much warmer. So if you go to the family locker room and the shower is freezing, duck into the other locker room with your baby. It’s much more comfortable!
If this shower is cold, try the other locker rooms.
2)The men’s and women’s locker rooms also have swim suit dryers. The family locker room doesn’t have one. But, there are diaper changing tables in the family room, which is really helpful.
I've got my swim diaper on and I am ready to go!
3)The lockers in the locker rooms don’t have locks on them. If you are really worried about this you can bring your own lock to use.
Plenty of lockers, but bring your own lock.
4)If you a not a resident of Washington DC you have to pay a small fee to get in. They don’t take Cash – so bring some plastic! Also, bring your ID. They will check it!
5)I’ve never had a problem parking on the street, even though the Wilson Aquatic Center is right by the Tenlytown metro station. Just be sure you bring lots of quarters for the parking meters! There is a clock prominently displayed on the wall in the pool area, so it’s easy to tell how long you’ve been there so you don’t run out of meter time.
Need more info on the Wilson Aquatic Center? Check out their official website. Here you can find info about hours or operation, admission requirements, amenities, and costs.
Have fun swimming! You can bet Cameron and I will be back next time we are in DC!
