Updated June 01, 2009

Pool Hours

* Hours are subject to change as program plans are refined

Lane swimming available during most hours

Pool Fees

Qualification for the low-income discount will be based on the following:

§  School Children – Participation in the MCPS free lunch program

§  All others – Proof of a housing subsidy

Discount passes for 12 swims for the price of 10 will also be available.

Pool passes may be purchased at the pool during operating hours.

Deep Water Exercise

Monday and Wednesday

6:30 pm – 7:20 pm

You will wear a flotation belt provided by the pool.

The class is a non-impact workout that works the entire body.

Aqua Cardio Challenge

Monday and Wednesday

7:30 pm – 8:20 pm

This exercise session is in the shallow end.

The session is high energy and will deliver results.

Rates

$8 per session

18-session punch cards are available at the pool for $80.

You may mix up the classes.

If you loose your card, there will be a $25 replacement charge.

Register at the pool during normal pool hours.

Support the Pool

For more information on classes, contact Joyce Seamens at 301-565-0190 or e-mail PoolProgram@acsgw.org.

Montgomery County has chosen not to keep the pool open during the summer. So, Piney Branch Pool will close at the end of June, and reopen on August 31, 2009. Thank you for making this year so successful, and helping encourage the County Council to let us manage the pool again next year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Will my child be allowed in the deep end?

Answer: Children will be asked to take a swim test if they want to go into the deep end. If they pass the test, the lifeguards will record the child’s name and they will be allowed in the deep end, which has two waterslides!

Question: Do I have to go in the water with my child?

Answer: If your child passes the swim test, you do not have to go into the water with your child. You can watch from the bleachers on the pool deck.

Question: Can my swim team or club rent lanes for private use?

Answer: Answer: Yes! Contact Joyce Seamens at 301-565-0190 or e-mail PoolProgram@acsgw.org.

Question: How old do you have to be to swim without an adult at the pool?

Answer:  High school students can swim without an adult if they present a school ID.

Question: Are there locker rooms?

Answer: Yes! There are hot showers, bathrooms, hand dryers, and cubbies (no locks) in the men’s and women’s locker rooms.

Question: Are kickboards and noodles allowed in the pool?

Answer: Yes! Swimming aids are allowed, as long as the pool is not too crowded. The lifeguards reserve the right to clear the pool of noodles, etc, if the pool gets too crowded.

Question: How shallow is the shallow end?

Answer: The shallow end is over three feet, so very small children will need an adult in the pool with them.

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Other Programs

Rates for those who wish to offer structured programs will be announced soon.

Piney Branch Pool   

Located in:

Piney Branch Elementary School

7510 Maple Avenue
Takoma Park

Includes a six-lane, 25-yard pool, ranging in depth from 3½' to 10' with two sliding boards. Dressing and locker rooms are adjacent to the pool.

Open House at the Pool

Photo by Susan Katz Miller

ACS is seeking organizations interested in using the pool. Interested parties should contact:

PoolProgram@acsgw.org