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    The Great Mills Swimming Pool will be updating the weekday operating hours beginning Monday, Aug. 31, 2020. Reservations are required to guarantee space for all activities, including lap swimming, aqua aerobics, and open swim. Limited capacities continue to be in place for proper social distancing.

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    Great Mills Swimming Pool Operating Schedule

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    The Great Mills Swimming Pool will be updating the weekday operating hours beginning Monday, Aug. 31, 2020. Reservations are required to guarantee space for all activities, including lap swimming, aqua aerobics, and open swim. Limited capacities continue to be in place for proper social distancing.

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    The Great Mills Swimming Pool will be updating the weekday operating hours beginning Monday, Aug. 31, 2020. Reservations are required to guarantee space for all activities, including lap swimming, aqua aerobics, and open swim. Limited capacities continue to be in place for proper social distancing.

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    The Great Mills Swimming Pool will be updating the weekday operating hours beginning Monday, Aug. 31, 2020. Reservations are required to guarantee space for all activities, including lap swimming, aqua aerobics, and open swim. Limited capacities continue to be in place for proper social distancing.

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    The key takeaways are the hours of operation for lap swimming, aqua aerobics and open swim. Reservations are required and can be made online. The pool has implemented social distancing measures and increased sanitization due to COVID-19.

    The pool is open for lap swimming from 6:30-8:30am and 9:00-11:00am on weekdays. It also has open swim times on weekday evenings and weekends. Specific activity times are listed on pages 1 and 2.

    Safety measures include requiring masks when not in the water, limiting capacity, spacing out chairs and markings on the grass. High touch surfaces are sanitized regularly and the pool closes between sessions for additional cleaning. Barriers are also placed at the front desk.

    Great Mills Swimming Pool

    21100 Great Mills Road (next to Great Mills High School)

    Operating Hours – Beginning Monday, August 31, 2020


    The Great Mills Swimming Pool is scheduling use for lap swimming, exercise and aqua aerobics and open swim for St.
    Mary’s County residents only. Reservations can be made online each week. Reservations are available for the upcoming
    weekend and following week each Thursday. Once all spots are reserved for each time slot, no further entrance will be
    accepted. Payment will be made when you arrive for your reservation at the pool. Payment will not be taken in
    advance due to many variables such as inclement weather and price differences by age. Reservations requests will close
    an hour before the reservation time slot. The pool will close between reservation times in order for staff to properly
    sanitize all surfaces and clean restrooms. PLEASE REVIEW: Reservation Etiquette
    6:30-8:30am Maximum of 7 Lanes
    9:00-11:00am Maximum of 7 Lanes
    Lap Swimming
    4:30-5:30pm M/W/F Maximum of 7 Lanes
    (1-hour blocks)
    4:30-5:30pm T/TH Maximum of 4 Lanes
    5:30-7:30pm Maximum of 1 Lane
    9:00am M-F
    Monday-Friday Aqua Aerobics 10:15am M/TH Maximum of 10 participants
    4:30-5:30pm T/TH
    Open Swim 2 Hour Reservations
    5:30-7:30pm
    Mon, Wed & Fri Maximum of 25 participants
    4:30-5:30pm M/W/F - Lanes
    GMAC
    4:30-5:30pm T/TH 3 Lanes
    Swim Team
    5:30-8:00pm 6 Lanes
    GMAC
    8:00-11:30am 7 Lanes
    Swim Team

    Aqua Aerobics 9:00-10:00am Maximum of 10 participants


    Saturdays
    12:00-2:00pm 2 Hour Reservations
    Open Swim
    3:00-5:00pm Maximum of 50 participants
    Lap Swimming
    5:30-7:30pm Maximum of 7 Lanes
    (1-hour blocks)
    12:00-2:30pm 2.5 Hour Reservations
    Sundays Open Swim
    3:00-5:30pm Maximum of 50 participants

    *a few lane availability changes to the schedule during the week of August 31-September 4 – check website.

    The pool will be closed from Saturday, September 19 through Friday, September 25 to prepare for the bubble
    installation to convert to an indoor pool. These dates are tentative and could change.

    Online Reservations: Visit www.stmarysmd.com/recreate and click on Online Registration. Choose the Aquatics
    button. Reservations will be made available on a weekly basis. Simply choose your activity and time slot and register all
    participants in your family who will be attending. Payment will be due upon arrival at your reservation time.

    Phone Reservations: Please call the main office at 301-475-4200 ext. 1800, Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm. You
    may also contact the Great Mills Pool at 301-866-6560. Cancellations: If you need to cancel a reservation please call us
    or email to [email protected]. If you fail to cancel and do not show for Lap Swimming or Aqua Aerobics,
    you will be charged for that day. Open Swim no show after 30-minutes will result in forfeit of space.
    Labor Day: Monday, September 7: The pool will operate on a Sunday schedule. Public Open Swim will take place from
    12:00-2:00pm and 3:00-5:00pm.

    Arriving at the Pool: Please adhere to guidance for checking in and maintaining social distancing once you arrive to the
    pool. Staff will be providing direction and answering any questions you may have. All guests must reside in St. Mary’s
    County and are required to wear a mask upon entering the pool bath house and on the pool deck. Masks may only be
    removed when entering the water. The front door will be an entrance only. To exit the pool, you will need to leave
    through the exterior gate leading into the parking lot.

    Social Distancing

    All visitors will be required to bring their own equipment such as kick boards. The pool will not be loaning equipment
    during the COVID restrictions.

    The following will need to be followed for all guests:

    1. All guests must be a St. Mary’s County resident.


    2. Everyone aged 5 and older, must wear a mask when they enter the front entrance, throughout the locker
    room and onto the pool deck.
    3. Masks are not required while in the water.
    4. You and your immediate family must remain 6 feet from other guests at all times both in the water and on
    the pool deck.
    5. A limited number of pool chairs are available. It is recommended that you bring a towel with you as spaces
    will be marked on the grass for your family.

    Pool & Amenity Access

    1. The front entrance will be opened at the start of your reservation block. You will proceed to pay while
    maintaining 6 feet distance from the group in front of you. All guests will then filter through the locker rooms
    and onto the outdoor pool deck.
    2. The lockers rooms are open for restroom and sink access only. The bathing suit water extractor is also not
    available for use. During inclement weather, please follow staff directions and signs.
    3. When exiting the pool after your reservation time, you will exit through the exterior gate and into the parking
    lot.
    4. Vending machines, water fountains and showers will not be accessible. Please shower before you arrive at the
    pool and bring your own water bottle.
    5. Food is not permitted anywhere on premise.

    Preparations Prior to Arriving at the Pool

    1. If you are feeling sick or exhibit any signs related to COVID-19, please stay home.
    2. Bring your face mask and water bottle. Water fountains and vending machines will not be accessible.
    3. Try to bring exact change or have a credit/debit card ready to pay entrance fees.
    4. Shower before you arrive. The showers at the pool will not be available for use at this time.
    5. We ask that all guests arrive dressed in their swimsuits. Lockers will not be available to store your personal
    belongings. All personal belongings must remain with you at all times during your visit.
    6. Restroom access is available however showers will not be available for use. Please maintain distance from other
    guests and take turns using the facilities.
    7. Please understand that masks must be worn at all times when not in the water.
    Your Safety & Facility Sanitation

    Staff have implemented several measures to ensure proper cleaning and adherence to recommendations for COVID-19
    guidelines for swimming pools. The schedule allows for the pool to close several times daily to address overall cleaning
    and sanitization of all surfaces and high touch areas such as doorknobs and faucet handles.

    1. All surfaces will be sanitized after each reservation group.


    2. Clear barriers have been placed at the front desk to help protect staff and patrons during interactions and when
    accepting payments for entrance.
    3. All tables and chairs will be sanitized after each user. These tables will be located in the grassy areas
    surrounding the pool deck. There will be a limited number available.
    4. Hand sanitizer dispensers are located at the front desk for your use after checking-in.
    5. Restrooms will be sanitized twice a day and surfaces wiped after each reservation group.
    6. Please follow all directional signs to maintain proper social distancing.

    Admission Rates & Passes

    Please visit our website at www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/aquatics for daily admissions and pool passes.

    Questions?
    Contact us at 301-866-6560 or at the Recreation & Parks main office at 301-475-4200 ext. 1800

    Visit us at www.stmarysmd.com/recreate and www.facebook.com/stmarysmdrecreation

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