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Public Swimming Pools - Parks and Recreation
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Anne Arundel Community College Pool
Passes are available to the Daniel C. Olson Memorial Pool facility at Anne Arundel Community College; they can be purchased at the College Store (Careers Center Room 126) for residents who are not employed by or enrolled at the college. Faculty, staff and credit students need to present valid AACC identification or their current class schedule.
The Olson Memorial Pool is fully accessible to those with disabilities. It has a self-operated chair lift for anyone who needs assistance getting in and out of the water. AACC's pool also is the only warm-water pool in the area, keeping temperatures near 86 degrees Fahrenheit.
All swimmers must be at least 16 years old and need to bring their own swimsuits and towels. Pool hours may need to be adjusted to accommodate classes and staffing.
For information, call 410-777-2316. Call the disabled student services coordinator, 410-777-2307 or Maryland Relay 711, at least 72 hours in advance to request special accommodations.
Arundel Olympic Swim Center
The county-operated center is the largest in the area, located on Riva Road. Measuring 50 meters long and 22.75 meters wide, and can accommodate as many as 1,000 swimmers a day. Threre is an adjacent wading pool and hot tub.
The pool has two diving boards and locker rooms, and normally attracts adults in the early morning and children, especially camps, around noon to about 4 p.m. In the evenings swimmers are typically families and groups.
The facility also offers swimming lessons for all ages as well as various water exercise programs. For more information, call 410-222-7933.
SPY Aquatics Facility
Formerly known as the YMCA in Severna Park, this 25-yard, 6-lane pool is now a part of the Community Center at Woods in Severna Park. But, swimming is just a slice of what the facility offers. There also are swimming lessons, water aerobics, swimnastics and aqua jogs as well as a newly renovated weight and fitness room with swim benches.
If you are looking for a more therapeutic workout you may want to try the facility's Wellspring program. Wellspring offers physical training, rehabilitation and relaxation in private and group sessions.
For information, call 410-315-7779 or check out the Web site at www.spyswimming.org.
Truxtun Park Pool
Truxton park pool offers public swimming lessons and water aerobics for all ages as well as a baby pool. For information, call 410-263-7928.
