Alexandria's Old Town Pool Temporarily Closed Amid Heat Wave

ALEXANDRIA, VA — As real-feel temperatures could top 100 for several days this week, residents cannot visit one of Alexandria's public pools.

Old Town Pool is temporarily closed from Tuesday to Thursday, the city's Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities announced. The city said the main pool is facing ongoing filtration issues.

Staff are working on "manual, chemical, and equipment-based solutions to restore proper filtration and ensure water quality," according to the city. The repairs are aimed at keeping pool operations stable for the rest of the summer season.

The issue comes as the city is seeking to replace Old Town Pool through the capital budget. Due to aging infrastructure of the pool built in 1975, the city says maintaining consistent operations at Old Town Pool has been challenging. The city has allocated additional money to the project due to rising construction costs. The project is in the design phase, and construction is scheduled for fiscal year 2027.

"[Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities] is working diligently to rehabilitate and revive Old Town Pool," said Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities Director Hashim Taylor. "It has been a staple in the community for decades, and we want to ensure it remains a part of the fabric of our growing city."

The city encourages residents to visit the four other public pools: Warwick Pool and Memorial Pool outdoors, and Chinquapin or Minnie Howard Aquatics facility indoors. Alexandria residents may visit the Durant Center (1605 Cameron Street) between 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to pick up a complimentary day pass to Great Waves Waterpark. Passes are limited and will be first come, first served. The Potomac Yard Park fountain is also open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Pool hours during the Old Town Pool closure are:

Tuesday, June 24

• Warwick Pool: Open 12 p.m.-7:45 p.m. (special opening)
• Memorial Pool: 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m.
• Chinquapin Aquatics Facility: 6 a.m.-7:45 p.m. (special extended hours)
• Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 25

• Warwick Pool: 11 a.m.-6:45 p.m.
• Memorial Pool: 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m.
• Chinquapin Aquatics Facility: 6 a.m.-7:45 p.m. (special extended hours)
• Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Thursday, June 26

• Warwick Pool: 11 a.m.-6:45 p.m.
• Memorial Pool: 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m.
• Chinquapin Aquatics Facility: 6 a.m.-7:45 p.m. (special extended hours)
• Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.