Step into any
one of our indoor swim centers and you are welcomed with the sounds
of kids splashing, laughing, and shrieking with joy. What you won’t hear is the
quiet content of many parents who have come to chaperone those kids, and of other
adults who enjoy the indoor swim centers as much as their younger counterparts. But contented they are.
1. Diving
boards – It happens time and again: kids are drawn to the diving boards and
then ask their parents to rate their jumps, dives, and cannonballs. Suddenly,
the parents simply cannot resist getting on that flexible platform and jumping
high into the air, not giving a care to how graceful [or not] their landing
might be. Diving boards and platforms bring a thrill to any indoor pool visit.
Whatever your age, it feels good to try something that is a little scary, a
little silly, and a whole lot of fun!
2. Slides –
We challenge you to swish and splash down the long water slide on your next
visit to the Germantown Indoor Swim center… without cracking a smile. We bet
you can’t do it! There is also a long slide at the Kennedy-Shriver Aquatic
Center and smaller slides at the Olney Swim Center.
3. Technology
Time Out – With smart phones giving us easy access to email and work, many
adults find it harder and harder to take a break. When we break from
technology, we get a much-needed mental break as well. Unless you plan to
waterproof your phone, it’s best to leave it locked in the locker room. Many
adult visitors find the 2-hour recreational swim flies by and they feel more
connected after having face-to-face interactions with their kids, or other
adults.
4. Regulated
Temperature - When it’s cold out, there is no better place to be than the
warmth and humidity of an indoor swim center. Your spirits are lifted as
quickly as the snow has melted on your boots. Plus, when it’s hot out, it’s
still very comfortable at the indoor pools and you don’t need sunscreen!
5. Hot Tub –
Need we say more?
For more
information on the indoor swim centers including hours of operation and
recreation swims, visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec.
