Alexandria closes Minnie Howard main pool for mechanical repairs
Warm water training pool to offer extended hours while competition pool undergoes repairs
The City of Alexandria announced Monday that the competition pool at Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility is closed indefinitely due to a mechanical issue.
The facility’s warm water training pool will remain open with extended hours to accommodate swimmers. Family swim and water activities will be available Monday from 4-8:45 p.m., Wednesday from 4-6:20 p.m. and 7:20-8:45 p.m., and Thursday from 4-8:45 p.m. Capacity will be limited.
The training pool at Minnie Howard is kept 10 degrees warmer than the competition pool and is designed for therapeutic swimming.
The city’s Chinquapin Aquatics Facility remains open for lap swim. Lane availability can be found at alexandriava.gov/Aquatics.
The Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility is located at 3795 W. Braddock Road. For more information, call 703-746-5479.