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A.V. Symington Aquatic Center Scheduled to Open for 2026 Season

The pool will open to the public beginning Saturday, May 23.

Post Date:05/19/2026 9:34 AM
Lazy River at AV Symington Aquatic CenterMAY 22 UPDATE: THE AV SYMINGTON AQUATIC CENTER WILL REMAIN CLOSED ON SATURDAY, MAY 23 AND SUNDAY, MAY 24 DUE TO THE FORECAST. AN ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE MADE BY 3 PM SUNDAY REGARDING MEMORIAL DAY HOURS.

Leesburg, VA (May 19, 2026) –
The A.V. Symington Aquatic Center will open for the summer season on Saturday, May 23. 

Over Memorial Day weekend, the pool will be open from 12 to 6 p.m. Town residents will be admitted at 11 a.m. each day.

Through June 12, while Loudoun County Public Schools remain in session, the pool will be open on Saturdays and Sundays only. 

Starting Saturday, June 13, the aquatic center will be open seven days a week. Weekend hours will be 12 to 6 p.m., and weekday hours will be 12 to 7 p.m. Town residents will continue to enjoy early admission at 11 a.m. each day. Please note, the outdoor pool will be closed on Saturday, July 4. 

The AV Symington Aquatic Center is located within Ida Lee Park and features a 600’ lazy river, large slide tower with two body flumes, drop slide, 25-yard lap lane, two gang slides, water pipe falls, crossing feature, dumping buckets, little squirt whale and floating snake, as well as a large “beach” area with bubblers and water fountains, concession stand, and grass picnic area. 

For more information regarding hours, rates, passes, and rentals, visit www.AVSAC.org or call the Ida Lee Recreation Center at 703-777-1368.

Media Contact:
Leah Kosin
Assistant Public Information Officer
pio@leesburgva.gov
703-771-2781

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