All members are required to scan their pass to gain entry into the Aquatic & Fitness Center. Please see guidelines below on becoming a member.
Swimming must cease and pools must be vacated 15 minutes before the scheduled end of day for maintenance and closing procedures.
Aquatic classes take precedence over recreational swimming. Patrons may use whatever sections of the pool are not being utilized by classes. A minimum of three (3) lap lanes are available at all times, except during indoor swim team practices when no lap lanes are available.
The facility closes at 8:00pm the third Sunday of every month for staff training. The indoor pool closes at 7:45pm this day.
The hot tub closes at noon every other Wednesday for regular cleaning.
All passes are non-refundable and non-transferable
News and Upcoming Events:
Effective May 25, 2013 the following Rules & Regulations will go into effect at the Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center:
Children 11* years of age and under entering the facility must be within sight and accompanied by a responsible person 16 years of age or older in appropriate swim attire. (*Children 12 years of age and over are allowed to enter by themselves)
Non-swimmers and all children 5 years of age and under in the water must be directly supervised by a responsible person 16 years of age or older in appropriate swim attire.
Use of the baby pool (outdoor) shall be limited to children 5 years of age and under with their parent or a responsible person 16 years of age or older in appropriate swim attire.
Youth Triathlon,
Saturday, June 1,
Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center Outdoor Pool, 101 Centerway.
Race-Day Registration begins at 8:30am,
Race begins at 9:30am
The Youth Sprint Triathlon is returning on Greenbelt Day Weekend. The race begins with a swim (8-11: 50 meters; 12-15: 100 meters) at the Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center. After the swim, children ride their bicycles through a marked off-road course of 1.5 miles (mountain or hybrid bicycles are strongly recommended). All riders must wear a safety helmet. The race concludes at the Buddy Attick Park bandstand after a run (8-11: .7 mile; 12-15: 1.3 miles) on the lake path.
Ages 8-15, R/NR: $10
Family Swim Night
Greenbelt Aquatic and Fitness Center
Outdoor Pool; indoors in case of inclement weather
Friday, June 21, 8:00pm-10:00pm
$3.00 per family (including passholders) plus $1.00 per non-family member guest (limit: 3 guests per family)
Family Swim Night is designed to give families an opportunity to spend an evening together in a recreational atmosphere. Bring your pool toys for an evening of fun! Each family must include at least one adult. Check with the pool for details. Additional Family Swim Nights will be held on July 19 and August 16.
Important Reminders:
Swimming must cease and pools must be vacated 15 minutes before the scheduled end of day for maintenance and closing procedures.
Aquatic classes take precedence over recreational swimming. Patrons may use whatever sections of the pool that are not being utilized by classes. A minimum of three (3) lap lanes are available at all times, except during swim team practices, when one (1) open swim lane is available.
The facility closes at 8:00pm the third Sunday of every month for staff training.
The hot tub closes every other Wednesday from noon to 8:00pm for regular cleaning. Upcoming cleaning dates are February 13th and 27th.
The Greenbelt Swim Team has started its winter / spring practice season, which runs through May 5th. Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:25pm – 5:55pm, and Sunday mornings from 7:00am – 9:00am. There are no lap lanes available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:55pm – 5:55pm, or on Sundays from 8:00am – 9:00am. Thank you for your understanding.
We look forward to seeing you at GAFC. Thank you!
MEMBERSHIPS
Memberships are available for Greenbelt residents and non-residents. Corporate memberships are also available. Please click here for membership information.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private Swimming and Fitness Training is available though the Greenbelt Aquatic and Fitness Center. Click here for more information.
SAFETY
The Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center would like you to know what you can do to be safe at our pool. Kids (and adults) download: