Created: 97/02/01 Updated: 8/7/98

Potomac Valley Swimming
Driving Instructions to
Competitive Swimming Pools

and Other Meeting/Training Sites


These are directions to the various competitive facilities used for PVS swim meets. Please mail corrections and suggested improvements to the PVS Webmaster.

List of Competive Sites

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  • Allentown Road Fitness Center
  • American University
  • Bowie State University - James Center
  • Capitol East Natatorium
  • Catholic University - Dufour Center
  • Fairland Aquatic Center
  • Fort Belvoir - Benyurd Pool
  • George Washington University - Smith Center
  • Herndon Community Center
  • Lee District Park
  • Maderia
  • Martin Luther KIng Jr. Swim Center
  • Montgomery Aquatic Center
  • Mt Vernon Swimming Pool
  • Oak Marr Recreation Center
  • Olney Swim Center
  • Prince George's Community College
  • Providence Recreation Center
  • Rockville Municpal Swim Center
  • South Run Recreation Center
  • Spring Hill Recreation Center
  • University of Maryland Recreation Center
  • Wakefield High School
  • Wakefield Park - Melissa Beloite Pool
  • Washington-Lee High School

    List of Other Meeting/Training Sites

  • Army-Navy Country Club
  • Booz-Allen & Hamilton Inc.
  • Burke Swim and Racquet Club
  • Fairlington Center
  • Fairview Park Marriott
  • Greenbelt Muncipal Pool
  • Lubber Run Center
  • River Falls
  • Rockville City Hall
  • Saint Clement's Church
  • University of Maryland System Administration

    Allentown Road Fitness & Splash Center

    7214 Allentown Road
    Camp Springs, MD 20744
    (301) 449-5566
    25 Yards - 6 Lanes

    Directions: From Captial Beltway, exit Branch Ave., South. At second stop light on Branch Ave., turn Right onto Allentown Road. Proceed approximately 2.5 miles. Turn left into pool at the Park & Planning sign.


    American University

    4400 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.
    Washington, D.C. 20016
    (202) 885-1470
    25 Yards - 8 Lanes

    Directions: From Capital Beltway, exit River Road (Rte 190) South - towards town. Proceed approximately five miles to Western Ave. Turn right on Western Ave. and proceed to circle. Round circle to Mass. Ave. South. Proceed on Mass. Ave. for about one-half (.5) mile. University entrance is on your right. Proceed through dorm area, the pool is the building on the right just as you approach the underpass. There is limited parking on the right beyond the underpass.


    Bowie State University - James Center

    Jericho Park Road
    Bowie, MD 20715
    25 Yards - 8 Lanes

    Directions: From South or West - Capital Beltway, East onto Route 50. Proceed seven (7) miles to Route 197. Exit onto Route 197 North and proceed for five (5) miles to Jericho Park Road. Turn right on Jericho Park Road.


    Capital East Natatorium

    635 North Carolina Ave., S.E.
    Washington, D.C. 20003
    (202) 724-4495
    25 Yards - 8 Lanes

    Directions: Capital Beltway towards Northern Virginia. Exit G-W Parkway; follow signs for National Airport. Exit Parkway at "Washington via 14th Street." Follow signs for Southeast Freeway. Continue on Freeway for approximately two (2) miles; take the exit for "6th Street, S.E." As you exit, turn left at the first traffic light (6th Street). Proceed on 6th Street, one-half (.5) mile; turn right on North Carolina Ave. Pool is on the right.


    Catholic University - Dufour Center

    620 Michigan Ave., N.E.
    Washington, D.C.
    (20) 635-5286
    25 Yards - 6 Lanes

    Directions: From North: Capital Beltway, exit New Hampshire Ave., South. Proceed approximately four (4) miles to North Capital Street. Turn left onto North Capital and proceed for two (2) miles. Turn left onto Michigan Ave. and continue for one (1) mile to John McCormack Road. Turn left (onto campus). Continue one-half (.5) mile to pool on left.
    From South: Route 395 to Arlington Memorial Bridge. Bear left at Lincoln Memorial; turn left on 234d Street. Turn right on Constitution Ave. Continue two (2) miles; turn left on Louisiana Ave., following signs to Union Station. Turn left onto North Capital Street and proceed for two (2) miles. Turn right onto Michigan Ave. and continue as above.


    Fairland Aquatic Center

    13820 Old Gunpowder Road
    Laurel, MD 20707
    (301) 206-2359
    25Yards - 8 Lanes
    50Meters - 8 Lanes

    Directions: From I-95 (North of Capital Beltway), exit Route 212 (Powder Mill Road) East. Turn left at first traffic light onto Old Gunpowder Road. Proceed approximately three (3) miles on Left.

    Link to Map


    Fort Belvior - Benyuard Pool

    23rd & Gunston Road, South Post
    Fort Belvior, VA 22060
    (703) 664-3612
    25 Yards - 6 Lanes

    Directions: Capital Beltway (VA), exit Route 1 South, towards Mount Vernon. Proceed approximately 10 miles. Turn left into Fort Belvior Main Gate. Follow Belvior Road through three (3) stop lights. Belvior Road turns to the right and becomes 23rd Street. Proceed to Gunston Road. Pool is at this intersection.


    George Washington University - Smith Center

    660 22nd Street, N.W.
    Washington, D.C. 20006
    (202) 676-6409
    25 Yards - 8 Lanes

    Directions: Capital Beltway (MD), exit Route 29 South, toward Silver Spring. Continue south on Rte 29 to DuPont Circle and New Hampshire Ave. New Hampshire Ave. South around Washington Circle to 23rd Street, N.W., turn left onto F Street, N.W. Turn Left onto 22nd Street, N.W. Pool is at 22nd and F Streets, N.W.


    Herndon Community Center

    814 Ferndale Avenue
    Herndon, VA 22070
    (703) 787-7304
    25 Yards - 8 Lanes

    Directions: Capital Beltway (VA), exit onto Dulles Tollroad (VA 267.) Take Dulles Tollroad to exit at Herndon/Chantilly (Exit 10).. Turn right onto Centerville Road, which become Elden Street. Continue through five (5) traffic lights. Turn left at next intersction onto Ferndale Avenue. Continue two blocks to Herndon Community Center on right.


    Lee District Park

    6601 Telegraph Road
    Alexandria, VA 22313
    (703) 922-9840
    25 Yards - 6 to 10 Lanes
    50 Meters - 8 Lanes

    Directions: Capital Beltway (VA), exit Telegraph Road, South. Continue on Telegraph Road approximately three (3) miles. There is a sign for Lee District Park on the left. The pool is in the park.

    Link to Map   Note: Pool is in Lee District Park which is to right of where the red "X" is.


    Maderia

    8328 Geogretown Pike
    McLean, VA 22102
    (703) 556-8300
    25 Yards - 6 Lanes

    Directions From the Capitol Beltway (VA) exit Route 193 West (Georgetown Pike) Continue of Route 193 west for approximately 2 miles. The entrance to Maderia is on the right. Proceed down main entrance road past security gate. The pool is on the lower level of the Hurd Sports Center ( a new red brick building) which is on the left side of the road.


    Martin Luther King, Jr. Swim Center

    1201 Jackson Road
    Silver Spring, MD 20904
    (301) 989-1206
    25 Yards - 8 Lanes
    50 Meters - 8 Lanes

    Directions: Capital Beltway (MD) to Exit 28 North (New Hampshire Ave.). New Hampshire Ave to Jackson Road (at White Oak Jr. High); turn right onto Jackson Road. Pool is about one-quarter (.25) mile ahead.


    Montgomery Aquatic Center

    5900 Executive Boulevard
    Bethesda, MD 20852
    (301) 468-4211
    25 Yards - 8 to 16 Lanes
    50 Meters - 8 Lanes

    Directions: Capital Beltway to MD 355 Exit. Proceed North to Marinelli Road.Turn left on Marinelli; proceed about one-half (0.5) mile to pool entrance.


    Mount Vernon Swimming Pool

    2017 Belle View Blvd.
    Alexandria, VA 22313
    (703) 768-3223
    25 Yards - 6 to 10 Lanes

    Directions: Capital Beltway (VA) to Route 1 South. Exit to Fort Hunt Road. East on Fort Hunt Road to Belle View Blvd. Pool is at this intersection.


    Oak Marr Recreation Center

    3134 Jermantown Road
    Oakton, VA 22124
    (703) 281-6501
    25 Yards - 8 to 16 Lanes
    50 Meters - 8 Lanes

    Directions: From North:Capital Beltway South towards Northern VA; exit I-66 West. Proceed on I-66 to second exit (Route 123 - Chain Bridge Road). Proceed North on Rte. 123 toward Oakton and Vienna. Take second left onto Jermantown Road. Continue one-quarter (.25) mile. Pool is on right.
    From South: Beltway towards Fairfax. Exit I-66 West (Left hand exit after US 50 exit). Proceed as above.

    Link to Map


    Olney Swim Center

    16601 Georgia Avenue
    Olney, MD 20832
    (301) 570-1210
    25 Yards - 8 Lanes

    Directions: Capital Beltway, exit Georgia Avene North. Continue on Georgia Ave. for approximately ten (10) miles. Pool is on the right.


    Prince George's Community College

    Robert I. Bickford Natatorium
    301 Largo Road
    Largo, MD 20772
    (301) 336-6000
    25 Yards - 8 Lanes
    50 Meters - 8 Lanes

    Directions: Capital Beltway (MD) Exit 15 East Central Avenue (Rt 214). Continue east on Route 214 approx 1 mile and turn right onto Route 202. Continue approx. 1 mile to Prince George's County Community College. Turn right at main entrance and continue to parking and pool.


    Providence Recreation Center

    7525 Marc Drive
    Falls Church, VA 22046
    (703) 698-1350
    25 Yards - 6 to 10 Lanes

    Directions: Capital Beltway (VA), exut Route 50 East, towards Washington, D.C. Turn right on Jaguar Trail, then right on Marc Drive. Follow road to parking lot.


    Rockville Municipal Swim Center

    355 Martins Lane
    Rockville, MD 20850
    (301) 309-3040
    25 Yards - 6 Lanes (Indoor)
    25 Yards - 8 to 16 Lanes (Outdoor)
    50 Meters - 8 Lanes (Outdoor)

    Directions: I-270 to Exit 6 (Rt 28 East - W. Montgomery Ave). From South - Go straight through the light onto Nelson Street. From North - Turn left on W. Montgomery, then left on Nelson Street. Go about 1.2 miles on Nelson to the first traffic light. Go straight through the light. The street changes names from Nelson to Martins Lane. Access to Swim Center via next two driveways on the right.

    Link to Map


    South Run Recreation Center

    9501 Pohick Road
    Springfield, VA
    (703) 866-0586
    25 Yards - 6 to 10 Lanes

    Directions: Capital Beltway (VA), exit Braddock Road West. Turn left on Burke Lake Road, and then left on Lee Chapel Road, and left on Pohick Road. Park entrance is on the right.


    Spring Hill Recreation Center

    1239 Spring Hill Road
    McLean, VA
    (703) 827-0989
    25 Yards - 6 to 10 Lanes

    Directions: Capital Beltway (VA), exit Leesburg Pike West towards Tysons Corner. Approximately three (3) miles, turn right on Lewinsville Road. Continue approximately 1.5 miles. Park entrance is on the right.


    University of Maryland Campus Recreation Center

    University of Maryland College Park Campus
    (301) 405-7529
    25 yards - 8 or 16 lanes
    50 meters - 8 lanes

    Directions: Capitol Beltway (MD) exit 25 US 1 South on Baltimore Ave. Proceed to off ramp for MD 193 west (Signs for Univ of Maryland stadium.) Proceed two traffic lights to Stadium Drive. Turn left and proceed to traffic circle in front of parking garage. Bear right after going 3/4 way around circle. Proceed short distance to next interesection and turn left. Go to bottom of hill to parking lot for recreation center. Building entrance is at top of stairs from parking lot.


    Wakefield High School

    4901 South Chesterfield Road
    Arlington, VA 22204
    (703) 578-3063
    25 Yards - 6 Lanes

    Directions: Capital Beltway towards Northern VA. Exit at G-W Parkway. Proceed to I-295 South. From I-395, exit "Route 7 - King Street" west towards Bailey's Crossroads. Turn right (opposite MacDonald's) onto 14th Street South. Pool is the end of this street.


    Wakefield Park - Melissa Beloite Pool

    8110 Braddock Road Annandale, VA 22150
    (703) 321-7080
    25 Yards - 6 to 10 Lanes

    Directions: Capital Beltway (VA), exit Braddock Road West. Proceed on Braddock Raod to Wakefield Park entrance on right. Pool is in the park.

    Link to Map


    Washington-Lee High School

    1300 Quincy Street
    Arlington, VA 22201
    (703) 525-9465
    25 Yards - 6 Lanes

    Directions: Capital Beltway to G-W Parkway. Exit on Chain Bridge Road, North. Turn right at the traffic light at the bottom of the hill onto North Glebe Road. Cross Lee Highway; turn left on North Washington; left o North Quincy. Pool is on the left.


    Army-Navy Country Club

    Directions:

    From I-395 Northbound: Take I-395 north from the Beltway to the Glebe Road exit. Go north for three traffic lights (including the one at the exit.) Go approximately 100 yards past the third light and turn right onto 18th Street (intersection is just before traffic light at Walter Reed.) There should be a sign for the club there. Once on 18th Street, turn right after about 50 feet to remain on 18th Street. Continue approximately 1/4 mile to club entrance.

    From I-395 Southbound (from 14th Street Bridge or George Washington Pkwy): Take I-395 south to Glebe Road exit. Go north for two traffic lights. Go approximately 100 yards past the second light and turn right onto 18th Street (intersection is just before traffic light at Walter Reed.) There should be a sign for the club there. Proceed as above.

    From I-66: Exit at Glebe Road exit. Proceed south on Glebe Road past intersection with Columbia Pike. Immediately after light at Walter Reed, turn left onto 18th Street. Proceed as above.


    Booz-Allen & Hamilton Inc.


    8283 Greensboro Drive,
    McLean, Virginia 22102-3838

    Directions:

    From the Capitol Beltway (I-495) take Exit 11B (Tysons Corner/VA Route 123 South). Go to the second light, and turn right onto International Drive. At the first light, turn left onto Greensboro Drive. Take the second left onto Goodridge Drive and another left into the “visitors” lot. The building sits on the corner of Greensboro and Goodridge Drives.

    There is a parking garage attached to the atrium of the Hamilton Building through a covered entrance. The entrance to the parking garage is off Greensboro Drive. Please Do Not Park in any space designated with a blue sign. Note the one-way and headlights on signs.

    Please sign in at the Reception Desk in the Visitors log.



    Link to Map

    Burke Swim and Racquet Club

    Directions:

    From the Beltway: Exit at Braddock Road West. Take Braddock Road to left on Burke Lake Road. Turn right on Burke Centre Parkway. Turn into Giant Parking lot on right and park. Walk down the hill behind the shopping center to club. NO parking at the club due to construction.

    From Route 123: Take 123 south past George Mason University to Burke Centre Parkway. Turn left at the light at the parkway and follow to the Giant shopping center on the left. Turn into the Giant parking lot and park. Walk down the hill behind the shopping center to club. NO parking at the club due to construction.


    Fairlington Center

    3308 South Stafford Street
    Arlington, VA

    Directions: From north or south I-395, take Quaker Lane; Turn right onto 33rd Street; go 50 yards turn left onto South Stafford Street; Center is on the right,

    Greenbelt Municipal Pool

    Directions: From the Beltway (I-95/495) take exit 23 - Kenilworth Ave ( Route 201) South. After interchange, keep to right and go up 1st ramp to Route 193 (Greenbelt Road); At end of ramp turn left (Towards Greenbelt) - Route 193 East; Go to second Traffic Light and turn left onto Southway. Note: This is also the turn off also for Baltimore-Washington Parkway to Washington);Continue straight on Southway and go straight through 2nd Stop Sign and bear to the left into the Greenbelt Pool parking lot; Greenbelt Community Center is Large White Building on the left.

    Fairview Park Marriott

    311 Fairview Park Drive
    Falls Church, VA

    Directions: Exit 8E from I-495 (Washington Beltway) onto Arlington Blvd. Route 50 East

    Lubber Run Center

    Directions: From I-495 and I-66 (from the west), take I-66 (east) inside the Beltway to Glebe Road. Exit Glebe Road, proceed to 2nd traffic light and turn right onto N Glebe Road. Proceed South to 2nd traffic light and turn right onto N. Carlin Springs Road. Proceed 1/2 mile, turn left onto N Park Drive. Proceed across George Mason Drive. Lubber Run will be on your right. Meeting Room is on the 2nd floor.
    From I-66 and the Theo. Roosevelt Bridge (from the east) take I-66 (west) and exit at Glebe Road. Turn left, proceed south on N. Glebe Road, turn right onto N. Carlin Springs Road. Proceed 1/2 mile, turn left onto N Park Drive. Proceed across George Mason Drive. Lubber Run will be on your right. Meeting Room is on the 2nd floor.

    River Falls

    From Beltway 495 Exit #41, Carderock - Great Falls (outside Beltway). Take GW Parkway -- Maryland side. Turn left on MacArthur Blvd. Turn right on Brickyard Road. Turn left on Horseshoe Lane. Pool is 1/2 mile on left.

    Rockville City Hall

    111 Maryland Avenue
    Rockville, MD

    Directions: From I-270, exit Falls Road toward Rockville, Continue on Falls Road straight through first traffic light. Falls Road becomes Maryland Avenue. Continue on Maryland Avenue to Rockville City Hall, at intersection of Maryland Avenue and Vinson Street. City Hall is across from County Office Building and Library. Enter City Hall through the Police entrance on the ground floor.


    Saint Clement's Church

    1701 Quaker Lane
    Alexandria, VA

    Directions: From I-395 South, take Shirlington exit to Quaker Lane. Proceed south on Quaker Lane, approx 3 blocks to Oakcrest. Turn left onto Oakcrest and then right into church parking lot, in rear of church.From I-395 North, take Quaker Lane exit, first exit after King Street, Proceed as above.


    University of Maryland System's Administration

    3300 Mezerott Road
    College Park, MD

    Directions: From the Beltway (Exit 24) take US 1 South towards College Park. Follow US 1 (Baltimore Ave) to Md 193 West (Follow signs for Univ of Md Stadium.) Turn right at next light, Mezerott Road. Go approximately .4 miles (past light at St. Andrews's Place.) Sign for parking lot for UMSA will be on the right.