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Swimwear Guidelines - Please Read
Proper swim attire is required in all pools. The intent of enforcing a swim attire policy is to maintain a clean, safe and inviting environment for our patrons. Clothing, other than swimwear, can create problems with water clarity, disinfectant systems, and filtration. Prince William County Parks & Recreation staff have the right to deny anyone use of pools for non-approved swimwear.
- Weather Policy
For your safety, all guests will be cleared from the water in the event of visible lightning or audible thunder. The pool will remain closed for 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder and/or visual observation of lightning.
Facilities may delay opening or close early due to dangerous weather, low attendance, rain, or air temperatures below 70 degrees.
RAIN CHECKS
In the event that you are in the park when inclement weather begins and the attractions are closed for more than 60 minutes, you will receive a return visit voucher valid for the rest of the operating season. Rainchecks will only be issued if the park closed before 4 p.m. If the park closes after 4 p.m. due to weather, no rainchecks will be issued.To claim your return visit voucher, you must show proof of admission, either a ticket that was purchased or a receipt of your purchase.
Refunds are not provided on pavilion or cabana rentals.
Prince William County has three outdoor community pools, plus Veterans Park Pool which is an outdoor community pool with a twisting waterslide. Please check individual sites for scheduled events.
Birchdale Pool
Birchdale is a great neighborhood pool located in Dale City featuring a full-service concessions area, a diving board, and a gated baby pool for our small swimmers. A local family favorite!
Closed for the Season - See you in 2027!
Catharpin Sprayground
OPEN 7 days a week through September 20 (weather permitting)
10am-7pm
FREE admission
• No food, drinks, tobacco products, glass, or alcoholic beverages are allowed.
• No skateboards, rollerblades, bikes, or scooters.
• No pets allowed on the sprayground.
• No climbing on features.
• No littering.
• Please watch your children at all times. Your child's safety is your responsibility.
• Diaper changing is permitted only in the restrooms.
• Please refrain from running within the sprayground area.
• Persons with open wounds, contagious illnesses, fever, eye infections, or other conditions that may pose a health risk are not permitted to enter the sprayground.
• Children who are not toilet trained are required to wear a swim diaper under rubber pants.
• Do not use the sprayground if you have had diarrhea or vomiting within the past 48 hours.
• Use of the sprayground is prohibited during severe weather conditions, including thunder, lightning, tornadoes, or other hazardous weather.
To report any issues: (703) 792-8889
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Graham Park Pool
Graham Park is a charming outdoor pool featuring zero depth entry, water spray and dumping water bucket features. Perfect for a quiet summer day at the pool.
Closed for the Season - See you in 2027!
Hammill Mill Pool
Fun water features and various small water slides can keep little ones entertained for hours, while parents can appreciate the sun, or the shade, in any of our numerous lounge chairs.
Closed for the Season - See you in 2027!
Veterans Park Pool & Waterslide
Veterans Pool is a great option for anyone wanting the taste of a waterpark! We’ve got a few slides, some buckets and other splash features that will keep you entertained all afternoon.
The 50-meter outdoor pool at Veterans Memorial Park features two two-story slides, graduated entry with water features for the little ones and adjacent bathhouse with concessions close by.
Closed for the Season - See you in 2027!
SplashDown Waterpark
SplashDown Waterpark is 13 acres of fun in the sun for kids of all ages with a tropical twister slide, two fast cannonball waterslides, two 4-story waterslides a 25-meter lap pool and a 770 ft. Lazy River. Toddlers will enjoy pint-sized slides, bubblers and fountains, along with making sand castles on Big Kahuna Beach! There are five concession areas, a souvenir shop and lockers available.Closed for the Season - See you in 2027!
Closed for the Season - See you in 2027!
Waterworks Waterpark
Waterworks Waterpark at Andrew Leitch Park is not your everyday pool. There are two fast slides, jungle walks and has a zero-depth pool entry. Toddlers will enjoy a wading pool with slides and bubblers just the right size. There is a concessions area and lockers are available.
Closed for the Season - See you in 2027!
Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center
The Aquatics Center at Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center features a diving board, an outdoor sun deck, two 12-person hot tubs, two dry saunas (note: round spa has reopened). Our main 40-meter heated pool has eight 25-yard lanes available for lap swim and a shallow water area for *family/recreation swim and classes. Our heated therapeutic/leisure pool is zero-depth with gradual entry and a maximum depth of 3'8". There is also a slide and a mushroom water feature. Our professional on-site Lifeguard staff is certified at the highest level, through Ellis and Associates.
For open recreational swim options please check out SplashDown Waterpark and Waterworks Waterpark or one of the outdoor community pools.
Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center
The Aquatics Center at Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center features a 25-yard heated indoor pool with gradual entry ramp, open swim and lap swim times available and a 16-person Whirlpool.
SplashDown Waterpark
SplashDown Waterpark is the area’s largest waterpark with 13 acres of fun in the sun for kids of all ages with a tropical twister slide, two fast cannonball waterslides, two 4-story waterslides a 25-meter lap pool and a 770 ft. Lazy River.