Welcome to Donaldson Run!

Come to the Labor Day Picnic

Monday September 6
1-4pm

hamburgers, hot dogs, and drinks will be provided

What should my family bring?

• if your last name begins with A-L: please bring a main dish/side dish
• if your last name begins with M-Z: please bring a main dish/dessert

Wireless Access

Need to do a little work while watching the kids? Can’t bear to be away from your laptop? If you answered yes, then you are in luck! The Board of Directors is pleased to announce there will be WiFi access at the pool this summer. But, before you come, please make sure you are fully charged as there will be no plugs or extension cords available. Also, as with all technology, a little e-etiquette is always appreciated! The Board of Directors has adopted a Wireless Internet Use Policy applicable to all users of DRRA's WiFi system. Please review the policy before logging on. Click here to view the policy.

Stay in Touch

Join the DRRA email list to receive pool news and communications from the Board of Directors. This year, the majority of our communications are being transmitted electronically. Please take the time to subscribe to our email distribution list so that you can receive timely notice of important developments. Click on the link to the left. Even if you signed up in past years, please renew for the 2010 season so that we can keep our list current. You can sign up multiple times with different email addresses (home, work and family members) to make sure that no one in your household misses important news. Once you sign up, you can manage subscriptions to multiple mailing lists, such as general announcements, dive team, swim team, etc. Take a moment to sign up now.

DRRA respects and honors your privacy. The association limits the use of the email list to official DRRA business.

How to Find DRRA

Donaldson Run Recreation Association is located at 2729 N. Marcey Road, Arlington, VA 22207. The front desk can be reached at (703) 522-3115 (during seasonal hours only). Click on the Directions tab above for driving information.

General Pool Hours

Below is the schedule for general swimming. There are numerous exceptions for special events organized by the swim and dive teams, fitness classes, adult Sunday brunch, early bird lap swimming, etc. For more detailed monthly schedules, please click on hours.

Weekdays
May 10 – June 23	2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
June 24 – June 25	12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
June 28 – July 30	12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
July 26 – September 3	10:00 am – 9:00 pm
September 7 – September 10	3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturdays and Holidays
May 8 – September 5	10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sundays
May 9 – June 20	12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
June 27 – September 5	12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
September 12, 19, 26	12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Water Aerobic Classes

Water aerobics is a fun and effective way to get in shape or keep in shape! For those who like to wake up and get going early, we have a class for you!   If getting up with the birds is not your thing, we have a class for you too! Don’t wait much longer – secure your spot today! 

Schedule and Fees 

Early Morning Class 

6:00 am   Monday, Wednesday, Friday   June 2 - Sept. 3

Instructor: Jean Skinner

The fee for this early morning class is $100 for a season pass for pool members or $6.00 per class.  Non-members pay $130 for a season pass or $7.00 per class. 

Mid Day Class 

10:00 am   Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday  July 26 – Sept. 6

Instructor:  Hope Powers

The fee for this mid day class for pool members is $30.00 for a book of 6 classes or $6.00 per class.  Non-members pay $36.00 for a book of 6 classes or $7.00 per class. 

Check In Process 

For the 6:00 am class, please sign your name to the check in sheet which will be located poolside.  For the mid day class, please check in with Hope on the deck. 

Lap Swimming

For members who like their exercise “free style”, we have lap swimming available for you. The schedule for lap swimming is as follows: 

Early-Bird Lap Swimming   

5:30 am to 9:00 am  Monday through Friday 

7:00 am to 9:00 am   Saturdays and Holidays 

Evening Lap Swimming (September 13-24) 

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm  Monday through Friday