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- Facility Overview (Effective May 25, 2024)
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All DFMWR pools will be open for the 2023 pool season. The season runs from May 25 - September 2.
Operating Hours:
- Monday - Sunday
- 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Please note: The Fort Myer swim team practices on Monday thru Friday, from 3:45 - 8 p.m. The 25-meter pool will be closed for lap and open swim during this time from May 28 - June 14.
General information:
- DFMWR will maintain two (2) lap lanes in the 25-meter and 50-yard pools with the right to adjust lap lanes as needed.
- DFMWR reserves the right to close pools and/or areas for special events during the season.
- Locker rooms, toilets and showers will be open for use.
- DFMWR will not issue swim noodles, kick boards, life jackets, etc.
- Patrons are not permitted to bring in food and beverages into the DFMWR Pool Complex other than water in a plastic bottle.
- Drinking water will not be provided.
- Patrons can purchase drinks and food from the concessions stand daily from 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Patrons may choose to wear a face mask regardless of the COVID-19 Community Level.
- Pool Fees and Passes
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Seasonal pool passes are on sale at Patton Hall Community Club and Conference Center Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, and the DFMWR Pool House (May 25 - September 2) from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
Household Pass (Immediate Family Only) Cost E1 - E4 $286 E5 - E9 $462
CW1 - CW2, 01 - 03 $518 CW3 - CW5, O4 and above (DoD Civilians and Retirees) $574 Daily Entry Fees Cost E1 - E5 $6 per person E6 and above $8 per person DoD Civilians and Retirees $8 per person Children 3 and under Free For additional information, call the DFMWR Pool House (Memorial Day Saturday to Labor Day Monday) 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at +1 (703)522-5932 or the Patton Hall Community Club & Conference Center at +1 (703)524-3037.
- Pool Rules
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- Children 12 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (16 years or older).
- Children 12 years and under must pass a swim test to be eligible to use the diving board, slides and swim in deep end of pools.
- Children 12 years and under who have not passed the swim test must be within arm’s reach of a swimming parent/guardian (16 years or older).
- All non-swimmers must be actively supervised by a parent/guardian (16 years or older).
- No inflatable rafts, floats or inner tubes permitted in any pool. Only swim noodles and United States Coast Guard (USCG) approved flotation devices are allowed.
- During Adult Lap Swim, no one 17 years or younger is permitted in or sitting on the side of pool. Parents/ guardians are not permitted to sit on stairs or in water holding children, etc.
- Diving is ONLY permitted in water that is 9 feet or deeper. No running entries or flips from the sides are allowed.
- No prolonged breath holding, running, pushing or horseplay permitted.
- Do not enter or swim when the pool area is closed.
- Strollers must remain at the shallow end of all pools and be at least four (4) feet from the water’s edge.
- No coolers, outside food, glass or breakable items permitted within the boundaries of the DFMWR Pool Complex.
- No refunds will be issued for pool closings due to inclement weather. Season Passes may only be pro-rated upon presentation of PCS orders.
- Forms
We have four pools that include a 25-meter lap pool, a 50-yard lap pool, a wading pool, and a figure-8 pool. The figure-8 has a diving board and 2 slides. Our Fort Myer Swim Team utilizes the 25-meter pool for their practice and training.
Watch a movie under the stars at our “dive-in movies.” This is one of our most popular events!
