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When planning your best summer ever in 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä, DC, you may want to include a relaxing trip to an outdoor pool or a day-long adventure at a water park near DC. No worries – we have you covered with some of the best options at your disposal, including outdoor public pools, splash parks and hotel pools.

The Ven at Embassy Row, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel Pools

The gorgeous rooftop pool at the Ven at Embassy Row, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers  that vary from $25 to $80. The YOTEL 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä DC, Capitol Hill features a rooftop lounge, one of the largest in the District, with a full-service bar with light bites, an and generously sized cabanas fitted with charging stations. Hotel Zena provides a picturesque view of the Logan Circle skyline with day adult ($50) and kids' ($25) day passes and cabanas for rent. 

While the pools above are accessible to the public, other DC hotels offer poolside pleasure as long as you’re receiving a spa treatment at the hotel. You can make it a day of relaxation at the posh Four Seasons Hotel, 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä D.C., the Omni Shoreham Hotel and The Watergate Hotel.

Public Splash Parks

Splash park, spray park – whatever you call it, sometimes you want to scamper through some water without swimming in it. DC has the family covered in that regard, as there is a multitude of these fun-filled areas throughout the city.

River views come with the territory at splash parks featured in  and . Petworth Spray Park is also a popular spot for families. DC’s Department of Parks and Recreation offers a of these parks so that you can plan accordingly.

Outdoor Public Pools

DC residents can swim at pools managed by the Department of Parks of Recreation for free. Resident passes are administered on-site. For non-DC residents, a costs just $7 for an adult. Passes for children under 6 are just $3, while ages 6-17 can get in for just $4 (seniors 55 years old and over pay that same price).

Many of DC’s coolest neighborhoods feature public pools that are perfect for enjoying a pretty summer day. in Shaw is a favorite among locals. in Foggy Bottom is accessible by Metro and offers two 25-yard lap lanes. Just one block from Wisconsin Avenue, in Georgetown is another convenient option. For a full list of outdoor public pools in the city, visit the DC Department of Parks and Recreation’s .

Water Parks

Home to the largest water park in Maryland,  is filled with an array of and plenty of room to roam. While it’s a bit of a longer drive, and are well worth it. Splash and slide at Virginia’s largest water park, which also features resort-style amenities and more than 40 water rides in total.
 

Looking for more water-based activities? Explore the vibrant waterfronts in and around 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä, DC for a variety of exciting experiences.