Media Contact: MosesAlexander Greene: (202) 673-7684
On Monday, March 17, 2008, at 6:30am, the William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center, located at 635 North Carolina Avenue, SE, (202) 724-4495, will reopen ahead of schedule after closing on February 4, 2008, for renovation and preventive maintenance work and repairs.
Recently completed work at the Rumsey Aquatic Center includes renovation of the men’s and women’s locker rooms, replacement of lockers, installation of new tile and new shower controls, painting, and other general repairs throughout the center.
On Monday, March 17, the Takoma Aquatic Center, 300 Van Buren Street, NW, will temporarily close for scheduled repairs and maintenance work. The facility will reopen on Monday, March 24, 2008.
During the temporary closure of Takoma Aquatic Center, DPR will be offering expanded hours at Turkey Thicket Aquatic Facility, 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE, (202) 576-9236. Expanded hours will be Monday – Friday, 6:30 am to 9 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm.
Registrants of programs and classes that were to be held at Takoma Aquatic Center during this temporary closure are being rescheduled at other nearby DPR Aquatic Centers. Registrants that would prefer to opt out of rescheduled classes or would like additional information about the closure can contact DPR at (202) 673-7647.
Select from the following link to review the history of the Rumsey Center Renovation Project: