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1. SafeSplash Swim School - Columbia Heights

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5 reviews
SafeSplash Swim School - Columbia Heights
Location
5
Price
5
Class
5
Facilities
5
Teachers
5

Address: 3100 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM Sat

Telephone: (202) 888-9954

Business type: Swimming instructor



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Greta Miner: I am a very proud Grandma and taking both my little ones to swim class is the delight of my day. I chose Safesplash for the location(they have many), the owners Jennifer and Michael, and the competent and caring instructors. The girls have been taking lessons since they were about 6 months old and now the 4 1/2 year old is doing freestyle swimming the entire length of the pool and the 2 1/2 year old is catching up rapidly. I am beyond thrilled with their progress and it’s a testament to the owners and their staff.
Response: Thank you!

Lauren Coonen: I took my 8 month old here for his first swim class. Tyra and Sydney were the instructors and they were excellent! They were knowledgeable and friendly. At this age your just getting your baby used to the water. Bouncing them, getting their ears and face wet, holding their belly’s and encouraging them to kick. They had toys and a large floating surface for the babies to take turn playing on. Highly recommended!
Response: Hi Lauren, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us at SafeSplash today! We loved having you and your baby with us in the pool. It is so much fun teaching children from a young age and helping to instill comfort and confidence in the water. We look forward to more lessons with your family in the future! Sincerely, Michael and Jennifer Lilintahl, Owners

Aja Shabazz: Jennifer was very helpful and understanding! Great small business
Response: We are so happy to have your family as a part of our swim program! Thank you for your kind words and support of our small business.

2. SafeSplash Swim School - Friendship Heights

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21 reviews
SafeSplash Swim School - Friendship Heights
Location
5
Price
5
Class
5
Facilities
5
Teachers
5

Address: 4300 Military Rd NW, Washington, DC 20015

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 3:30PM

Telephone: (202) 963-0833

Business type: Swimming instructor



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Antonina Bernstein: Our son Tad has been attending Safe Splash for over a year. Initially he was a child slightly scared of water, disliked getting his face wet and didn’t want to let go of the adult helping him. He now jumps into the pool fearless & actually swims. The staff was always attentive, cheerful and passionate about helping their students master or hone their skills. The 30 minute private lessons are definitely the way to go!
Response: Antonina, We are so incredibly proud of Tad's amazing progress in the pool! His consistency and dedication to learning how to swim have paid off. Tad is a great example of how determination, focus, and coming to swim lessons each week can transform a child who is hesitant to get in the water into a child who is independent in the pool and loves swimming. We hope we have helped to foster a life-long passion for swimming. Thank you for your support of our small business and for sharing these kind words about our program! Our best, Michael and Jennifer Lilintahl, Owners, SafeSplash Friendship Heights

Amanda Gilman: My children came to swimming at a later age, 9 and 10. Safe Splash was absolutely perfect for them! They were able to learn together in a non competitive environment with caring instructors. They both loved learning to swim, and my son overcame his fear of the water! After a year, they both qualified for swim team! I cannot recommend the company more highly!
Response: We have loved having your children swim with us and we are so proud of their amazing progress. Please stay in touch and keep us posted on their swim team successes. Thank you so much for your kind words about our program. It means the world to us! We wish all the best to your family. Sincerely, Michael and Jennifer Lilintahl, Co-owners

Ashra Maude: Our children have been taking classes with SafeSplash for a few months now and we are extremely delighted with their progress. The coach has been wonderful and nurturing with them. The staff is supportive and fun to be around. We were, at first, a little scared to start swimming lessons because of the pandemic, but the owners, Michael and Jennifer, have done a tremendous job at following the safety protocols that ensure everyone can enjoy swimming safetly.They are communicative, flexible and just lovely people. We highly recommend SafeSplash.
Response: Maude, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our swim school. We have been so impressed with the progress your children have made swimming these past few months and we absolutely love working with them. We appreciate your dedication to swimming and can't wait to play a continued part in your children's learn-to-swim journey in the future. Sincerely, Michael and Jennifer Lilintahl

Gen R: SafeSplash has been amazing for my 3 year old son. He has been taking lessons for nearly 2 years and has made so much progress. He is now very comfortable in the water and has started to swim on his own. He always loves his instructors and they have been really great about helping him come out of his shell. They are very supportive and encouraging and let him go at his own pace while still challenging him when they know he can do it! We LOVE SafeSplash and are so grateful for the care they put in teaching our son how to swim and be safe in the water. THANK YOU! They have also made sure to be very cautious when it comes to COVID. Our son is in a class with only 1 other student who we know and who’s family is as careful as we are about taking precautions. We are also so grateful that the staff is willing to wear masks to protect our children.
Response: Gen, We are so grateful for your kind words and recognition. Your son is doing amazing in his swimming lessons and we are so proud of his achievements! We love having him swim with us each week. -Michael and Jennifer Lilintahl, Owners

Caitlin Clark: We have been with Safe Splash for over a year and are so happy to be back safely after time off due to Covid restrictions. Not only have the owners been incredibly transparent about all the precautions they are taking but the instructors have been so reassuring to my twins who were excited but nervous to start back up again after months off from lessons. I highly recommend these swim lessons. They teach children how to swim in a very thoughtful and strategic way.
Response: Caitlin, We were so thrilled to welcome your children back to our program after the COVID-related closure. They are doing amazingly well in their lessons and we love to have them swim with us. Thank you for your very kind words about our program! Sincerely, Michael and Jennifer Lilintahl, Owners

Melissa Kaplan: I’ve been taking my daughter to Safe Splash for years and it’s been an amazing experience. The instructors are kind and encouraging, making the lessons productive but also a fun experience for my daughter. The owners, Jennifer and Michael, run their business with care and professionalism and are clearly invested in making the experience valuable for their clients. The price is a very good value compared to other swim schools in the area. We love Safe Splash!!
Response: Melissa, Thank you so much for sharing such kind words about our school! We adore working with your daughter. She has made amazing progress during the time she has swam with us and we love witnessing her becoming a proficient and confident swimmer. We appreciate your dedication to swimming and to our program! Sincerely, Michael and Jennifer Lilintahl

3. Washington-Liberty Aquatics Center

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156 reviews
Washington-Liberty Aquatics Center
Location
4.9
Price
4.8
Class
4.8
Facilities
4.8
Teachers
4.8

Address: 1301 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22201

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 5:30AM

Telephone: (703) 228-6262

Business type: Indoor swimming pool



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Brenda Fonseca: Clean, water is not cold (it is nice to see my daughter swiming without purple lips or shaking).

Nassim Safadi: This pool is very nice. Have a big changing room with shower and a locker space for you belonging. The kids swim lesson is fun the instructors are very knowledgeable they take time with kids to learn how to independent swimmers

Sarah Cox: We had a blast with our 5yo son. The pool was a bit cold. It worked well when our hotel who advertised a pool did not have one! Thank you!

JX Mrs: I took several swimming lessons here, and the instructors were very nice and I learned a lot. What drive me down to give a 1 star is the management team. After the lessons I got a 3-month membership with this location. However now, they are closed for almost half month. They don’t notice you with email, they just assume you know everything. I emailed the manager to ask if my membership will be extend to make up the half month they close for maintenance, and now 4or 5 days passed, I received nothing reply upon my question. I guess I paid for nothing. Horrible management team, although the good environment of swimming is ruined and wasted. That’s how I feel now with this place!

Vinni: This is a great pool, with six Lanes, sometimes eight Lanes, but it certainly gets crowded Monday through Thursday evening after work. Be ready to swim 3 to a lane on those evenings. Best times to go for it not being crowded is Friday night

Mason Eoyang: The kids area gets real crowded in the evenings with classes, and so. Times its a struggle to find a lane, but the facilities are nice, well staffed and reasonably clean for a public pool. Arlington county residents get a discount for entry, all others pay full price (check website for current prices)

Sofía Fonseca Muñoz: It is a very nice pool and they are very organized for avoid contact due to covid. The booking system is nice, I just wish that you could book two days in advance or so.

Michael Goldring: Washington-Lee is a great facility. I always get a good workout there. The competition pool is very well designed and maintained. The water quality and temperature are excellent. The staff is friendly and helpful. It is open both to residents and non-residents. I travel a lot, and swim in many pools. Washington-Lee is one of the best anywhere.

john jonson: 10 swim lanes open seven days a week. It can get crowded so plan on having to share the swim lane. It could be improved by better management as there are often multiple classes going on at once with 1 lane open for everyone else.

4. Brookland Swim Academy

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5 reviews
Brookland Swim Academy
Location
4.8
Price
4.9
Class
4.8
Facilities
4.8
Teachers
4.8

Address: 125 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017

Telephone: (202) 413-5964

Business type: Aquatic centre



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Andrea Bourque: We signed our toddler up for spring lessons with Brookland Swim Academy. The morning of (like 90 minutes before) our first lesson the owner, Jerry, told me my payment didn’t go through and also told me the lesson was canceled due to an issue at Deanwood Aquatic Center, but that it would be rescheduled. I’ve since tried for nearly 2 weeks to get in touch, but the mailbox is full and the owner doesn’t return calls. I called Deanwood this afternoon and was told that Jerry does not have a permit to operate at DC recreation centers and was not allowed to operate a business/teach swim at their location. A real bummer as we were really excited to bring our daughter to lessons!

Jacquie Frazier: Echoing review below. Business is non-responsive and has not communicated with clients regarding canceled classes, etc.

5. Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington, DC

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22 reviews
Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington, DC
Location
3.6
Price
3.6
Class
3.7
Facilities
3.6
Teachers
3.6

Address: 1529 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 6AM

Telephone: (202) 518-9400

Business type: Community center



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Hilma Wright: Trying to book swim lessons for our son. Registration closed online 2 or 3 days after I looked it up and the instructions were to send an email for registration. The person that is in charge of Aquatics, this Brittany, is completely and utterly unprofessional, unresponsive, doesn’t answer your questions or phonecalls and takes forever to reply. I have been trying to register now for maybe 4 days!

Eric Hanson: The gym is a "hidden gem" in Dupont Circle. Small but has everything you need. Off-peak hours discount avail.. The whole gym will be yours if you go before 4pm. Ms. Howell is really nice.

Angela Obstein: Anything I’m saying has been observations while visiting or things I’ve heard from workers that has led me to write a review on the preschool here. At this school, there seems to be a lack of structure. No staff or employee seems to know what is going on on a day by day basis . This can be observed just solely based on how the school is ran. The vibes of the people are a little off and it seems to be a very messy place. I don’t personally think students benefit much from it. There doesn’t seem to be a curriculum / lesson plan that ACTUALLY teaches kids 123’s or ABC’s , you know, essential things young kids need to move forward. I had an opportunity to speak to a few workers and the following are complaints or concerns : future well being of kids( due to no lesson plans and no school discipline - apparently you are forced to deal with outrageous behavior), the work environment ( apparently it is a very “messy” place and it shows ), and also, the overall future of the school ( with the lack of structure it is hard to know what will happen)
Response: Angela, thanks for your feedback. A member of our staff would be happy to discuss these issues with you – please feel free to email info@edcjcc.org and we will be in touch ASAP. Thank you for being a part of our dedicated community.

Heath Stewart: I tried calling to reserve a racquetball court and they were very unresponsive. I wanted to play racquetball and was fine with paying the visitors fee. After many phone calls and several voicemails they finally answered their phone but then did not help with what I was calling about. All they tried to do is push buying a membership. I was very disappointed with their service to say the least.

Lisa Paquette: The DCJCC overall is a wonderful place. First, the gym was recently renovated and has good equipment. They also offer a nice variety of exercise classes such as spinning, zumba, body pump and more. The best part about the gym is that the price of membership is less than that of other gyms in DC, so you really get your monies worth. The JCC is also a great venue to see shows or attend any of the other awesome cultural events they host. The staff are friendly and welcoming. You feel like part of a great community!

Nicole Lohr: Saw a play here and it was a great, intimate playhouse. Friendly staff.

Alison Rubin: Awful unfriendly place unless you have money...

Sam Greenberg: Great, friendly resource.

אלי מגן: (Translated by Google) An excellent community center for everyone. (Original) מרכז קהילתי מצוין לכל אחד ואחת.

6. WeAquatics

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6 reviews
WeAquatics
Location
5
Price
5
Class
5
Facilities
5
Teachers
5

Address: Chinquapin Park Recreation Center, 3210 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302

Telephone: (202) 656-8423

Business type: Swimming school



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James Keller: We love WeAquatics and highly recommend the ISR classes! Coach Brad has been phenomenal with our 18 month old son and we are amazed at what he has learned over the course of the last 6 weeks. We can’t wait to continue with maintenance courses and for him to learn even more. Coach Brad and David are great and if you are thinking about ISR classes look no further, you will love WeAquatics!!
Response: We at WeAquatics are so grateful for your kind words. Thanks for sharing your review with us and the community.

Shawn K: David at WeAquatics is a phenomenal swimming coach for infants and kids. We started working with David about 4 years ago when our first son was about 10 months old after David had been highly recommended to us from a friend who had herself 3 boys who he had coached. He was extremely pleasant and friendly and took things on a gradient so that my son warmed up to him after a few sessions- and he was totally willing to work with us on our input as parents because seeing our kid get accustom to swimming as new parents was terrifying :) After that, we had David back each summer after to teach our 8 month old daughter and then the year after for our second son- and he gave touch up lessons to the older ones too. It all worked out great and Dave was totally cool and flexible on everything from schedule, to multiple lessons, etc. We actually just had him back again this summer for another set of touch up lessons- he really is committed to doing what it takes so that our kids ended up as confident swimmers. Thank you David! ML, The Kimmels

Kimberlee Simpson: We had already tried 5 other rounds of swim instruction in various other states before landing with WeAquatics in Alexandria, VA. The ISR lessons with WeAquatics were by far the best swim instruction we have received. After 6 weeks both of our boys can rescue themselves if they were to accidentally fall in the pool. My 4 year old can actually swim and is working on strokes now. My baby loves the water and is so proud of himself that he can flip over and float. Both kids are confident in their skills and there is really no price you can put on the value of their safety. If you are on the fence about the time commitment just go for it! It is so worth it!

Diplomatic ERA: We initially tried other swim schools in the DMV and were less than impressed with the level of instruction and lack of progress we saw in our son’s ability to learn how to swim. We felt like the classes for small children/babies consisted of parents in the pool with their children doing a lot of splashing, playing, singing and just about everything other than giving our son swim skills. Not that playing with your kids in the pool isn’t fun, but we don’t need to pay a swim school to do that. Anyway, all that changed when we found We Aquatics and started classes with Mr. David. We started with the ISR lessons and within the first week we saw great progress. Since then my son has mastered ISR and is now working on perfecting different swim strokes. Mr. David is an exceptional teacher and his calm demeanor, expert knowledge and teaching skills makes this the best option in the DMV area for swim school. The other instructors are also top notch. Our only regret is that we didn’t discover We Aquatics earlier!

Hossein Noshirvani: David and his team are courteous professional and are quite frankly amazing at what they do! Next step is turning my toddler into the next Michael Phelps!

Tanya Smith: The staff were great with the kids and very pleasant.
Response: We are so happy to hear that you enjoy working with our coaches! Our coaches will be delighted to hear that our customers see their continued efforts to not only be polite but result driven. #keepswimming

7. George Washington Rec Center

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70 reviews
George Washington Rec Center
Location
4.2
Price
4.3
Class
4.2
Facilities
4.2
Teachers
4.2

Address: 8426 Old Mt Vernon Rd, Alexandria, VA 22309

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 6:30AM

Telephone: (703) 780-8894

Business type: Recreation center



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Ry French: Ms. Beth is amazing!!! If you are looking for swim lessons she is who you want! She is the perfect mix of strict & sweet. My daughter is on her 11th week with Ms Beth and has learned more than I could have imagined! Highly, highly recommend!

Manuel Posada: Very good place to swim, large pool and little people 👍

Steven Murane: Came here for SCUBA Training through Patriot SCUBA of Occoquan. Really nice facilities

Stephanie J: I came here many years ago when my son was an infant. I brought him here today, he is almost 8. He is having a good time. We have a free pool around the cirner

Erica Lee: Nice size pool, but no place to sit and observe if there for a swim meet.

Ashby Collins: This place needs a deep clean and staff needs customer service training. It would be nice if the hot tub was fixed and they allowed guests to use the diving boards.

Marianne Loves Banner: Nice pool with friendly staff and great atmosphere.

8. Livingwell Health Club ADA

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10 reviews
Livingwell Health Club ADA
Location
4.7
Price
4.7
Class
4.8
Facilities
4.7
Teachers
4.7

Address: 1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 5:30AM

Telephone: (202) 483-4100

Business type: Gymnastics club



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susan forsyth: I have been a member for years. The pool is excellent and the gym is great too.

Dave Giefer: Nice machines. Could use some fans on the cardio equipment.

mike Appello: Nice, clean, no stress or bs.

9. Francis Outdoor Pool

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123 reviews
Francis Outdoor Pool
Location
4.1
Price
4
Class
4
Facilities
4
Teachers
4

Address: 2435 N St NW, Washington, DC 20037

Schedule: Temporarily closed

Telephone: (202) 727-3285

Business type: Public swimming pool



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Sam Odle: We came for dog swim day at the end of summer and our pup had a blast.

beth peralta-reed: Great pool. Lap swimming available. Kid pool with a beach entrance. Maditory rest time for kids so that adults get some time in the pool without kids. The deep end opens around midday during the week. My only complaint is that the restrooms are kinda gross. One of the stalls in the women’s locker room has been locked for a couple weeks, two of the stalls don’t lock at all and none of the stalls have working toilet paper holders so the roll of toilet paper always ends up on the floor.

Jiya Sohal: It’s a beautiful poop and it’s not too crowded and if it is it’s mostly people sun bathing so the pool is very open and it’s separated in three parts so if your child is playing in water it won’t go to the deep end. I mostly loved how deep it goes and so you can challenge your self if you are trying to dive down to touch bottom and it goes down to 12feet and 5 inches. I was also surprised how clean it was even though there’s many tree near it and you definitely go there except on Tuesday there closed that day and this is my go to pool

B VanFleet: This pool needs better management. They force people into only 3 narrow lane for no apparent reason. There are two lifeguards who seem not want to do what a lifeguard is paid to do. If you open at noon you should have everything in place and opporational.

Bryan De Rosa: I just discovered this park as part of my kickball league. have not used the pool, but have had a number of practices and watched a few games. great location, close proximity to Georgetown, trader joes, and other cool places. this is perfect for families

10. SwimBox

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74 reviews
SwimBox
Location
4.8
Price
4.9
Class
4.8
Facilities
4.8
Teachers
4.8

Address: 5183B Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA 22207

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 6AM

Telephone: (703) 904-6340

Business type: Swimming instructor



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Saraubi Harrison: There aren’t enough words to describe how much I love Swim Box. I am an adult learn to swim swimmer and I’ve enjoyed each and every one of my sessions. I train with Dominic and he’s absolutely amazing. He makes all my sessions fun and I can see my growth after every session. I’ve also met a lot of the staff and they’re all super nice and super knowledgeable. Coming to swim sessions has truly become my favorite part of the week. No matter if you’re new to swimming like me, trying to improve your swim skills or you’re a competitive swimmer, this is the place for you.

Kim Le: I’ve always been a little uncomfortable in water and within four lessons, Dominic has helped me overcome most of my fears! In just a few short weeks, I was able to learn breathing, floating, and swimming techniques other swim coaches have not been able to do for me. I can’t wait to go deep dive this summer (ok maybe not yet, but I now believe anything is possible). Truly has built my confidence in the water and has been life changing!

Sam Watzman: Coach Megan really helped me out during our sessions. I came thinking I had a pretty efficient freestyle but was quite off. She helped me fix a lot of things I was doing wrong and gave me suggestions for drills during my weekly swims. Looking forward to testing them out in my next race.
Response: Thanks for the feedback about your lessons with Megan! We're so glad to hear about your progress and can't wait to hear how your next race goes!

Aileen Roder: I highly recommend Swimbox. I work regularly with Coach Dominic Latella. His knowledge and experience are invaluable. His sense of humor and kindness make lessons both fun and helpful. I cannot say enough good things about him. He and all the swim coaches at Swimbox tailor lessons to the swimmer’s skill level and goals. Britany Fisher and Lissa Latella have made scheduling lessons easy. Give Swimbox a try!
Response: We're so glad to have the opportunity to work with you Aileen! Thank you so much for leaving such a thoughtful review about our lessons and our staff :)

11. Bender JCC of Greater Washington

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43 reviews
Bender JCC of Greater Washington
Location
4.1
Price
4.1
Class
4.2
Facilities
4.1
Teachers
4.1

Address: 6125 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD 20852

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 6AM

Telephone: (301) 881-0100

Business type: Community center



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Osvaldo Burgos García: This has been a wonderful discovering. It has both an indoor and an outdoor pool and both are open all year round. The gym is very well equipped and it has basketball and other courts. The staff is very kind and friendly and all the community is very welcoming. I think will keep visiting this place daily for a long time.
Response: We are so happy you are enjoying the Bender JCC and we look forward to seeing you daily!!

Ptan Atan: Update: 7/28, 7:30AM Pics of Empty Group Fitness areas, unable to use parts of big gym. Going from stretch room to weight room being unable to do cardio/weight workouts when they have empty dedicated areas for this, but keep doors locked. Other areas Ryan listed aren’t real space for these workouts. Gym has a lot of potential, it has a lot of offerings to include racquetball, group fitness, two pools, steam & sauna room. Although, this gym is lacking in many areas. As a busy working parent with limited time, the system they use has annoying technicalities. If you try to book a 6:00AM session at 6:10AM you can’t book on your phone due to technicality you have to book on the hour. You can’t book for 7:00AM because it would be too early to enter at that time, so the system wouldn’t let you in. You can request staff to put you in once you get there, but it’s unnecessary time. Also, the system has general errors & doesn’t populate correctly, so just getting in the door can take time. It’s not like other gyms where you swipe & just come in. Group Fitness Classes: 62% of classes offered during work week are during average work hours. Classes aren’t as available for those that work during the day. Customer Service: An issue. My mother & son was treated very rudely the first time they came in because they didn’t know how to use the system. I addressed the issue with Ryan, he said he would talk to staff member & see if he remembers. He also made an excuse about them getting hit hard at front. I’ve never seen front hit hard when I was there, as a working professional doesn’t seem to be a good excuse to be rude. The level of accountability for addressing unprofessional behavior appears to be lacking. All you have to do is remind staff about customer service & not see if someone remembers. Just address the issue without implying other party is not telling the truth based on ones memory. So, you can’t address issue or topic if one doesn’t recall? Fitness: If you workout in group fitness or stretch room, there isn’t a sign in for that, you can only sign in for Fitness center when that’s not really the area where you are working out. Issue due to availability of area, the fitness center area maybe full, but the Group Fitness & Stretch rooms are actually empty. They have plenty of space, but no real space dedicated to people who do cardio & weights at same time “H.I.I.T” type workouts. Certain areas get unnecessary congested when really they could just have the stretch room set up like group fitness room to alleviate congestion, having weights, stretch equip included when group fitness is in session. It’s inconvenient going from stretch room to weight lifting room to move weights back and forth before & after a workout. Logistics: You have to take time to ask for group fitness room to be opened. This is inconvenient. I asked gentleman at front if they could open room because there is no class, he says to ask a fitness instructor if I could use it as there is no class in session until hours later. Now, the fitness instructor is down stairs, but they all carry walkie talkies to communicate. So, instead of getting on the walkie, I have to go down stairs to ask & then go back up to get to the room opened. This is a big gym, it adds unnecessary time. Based on previous interaction with the front & fitness staff, I know all he had to do was get on walkie talkie to ask for the door to be opened. Policies: Not clear. Under 13 can’t be in certain parts of the gym. They said there is a sign, I had the fitness instructor show me the sign there was no sign. I got my membership based on myself, Tween & Teenager being able to use gym. There is a policy that both group fitness doors need to be open if you use the room. The staff doesn’t even open & unlock both doors all the time. Now, you as a member get accused of closing a door that was never opened in the first place. Then there is no sign saying both doors must be open, so you could get accused of breaking a rule you didn’t know existed. As another review stated, unorganized process.
Response: Thank you for your feedback! We evaluate our check-in procedures monthly and although it is an extra step to make reservations, under the circumstances we feel it is the safest way right now for contact tracing purposes. In July we added 13 classes each week and now have 6 classes that start at 5:45 PM or later and also have 2 that begin at 6:15 AM…hope this helps our working members! Since we reopened in July of 2020 we all had to make adjustments and enhance our customer service skills, it is something we work on regularly and will continue to do so. It is true, our front staff get the brunt of complaints and issues so working with them to resolve them and recall specific instances has proved to be helpful. As you mentioned…this is a big gym! We have many places that you can perform the workout that you want either in the turfed area, our racquetball court that is functioning as a multi-purpose workout area and our 2 group exercise studios. They are typically unlocked when not in use and apologize for any inconvenience you had in getting them unlocked. We understand time is precious! Again, thank you for your feedback, we are always striving to be better!:) Ryan Grant, GM Fitness & Membership, 301.881.0100

David Whitnah: Outstanding community and wonderful staff! You will thoroughly enjoy your experience from the moment you enter and meet the staff at the front desk. We joined a little more than one year ago and this was because of our initial meeting and tour with Rena Silbert who is so customer focused! We have stayed as the folks who work here are exceptional. Recently we have seen such dedication in people such as Ryan Grant who actually runs fitness & membership, but picked up a shovel after 3 inches of snow fell in order to shovel off the pool deck for the safety and use of the members ....now that is impressive! A special shout out to the Director of Aquatics, Caroline Cardullo who is more than a blessing to all who use both the outdoor and indoor pools! She always is there for the members. The JCC is more than a place to work out as it is a wonderful welcoming community!

Bahruz B: Our daughter went to after school program at JCC for 3 years. Overall it is a great facility with so many different classes to keep your kid busy. That being said I feel their annual membership is very expensive.

one stop: Tried the fitness facility was unorganized and outdated. The manager Ryan was unable to be found when I had a complaint. With all the choices in the area I would go somewhere else. I am new to the area and hope my review helps anyone else looking for a fitness facility in the area.
Response: Thank you for feedback about the fitness center. We recently completed a year-long renovation that included new cardio and strength equipment as well as a turfed area with all kinds of functional training equipment. We'd be happy to have you back for a complimentary week and hopefully will change your opinion.

12. Marie H Reed Recreation Center

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Marie H Reed Recreation Center
Location
4.6
Price
4.5
Class
4.5
Facilities
4.5
Teachers
4.5

Address: 2200 Champlain St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 6AM

Telephone: (202) 673-7768

Business type: Recreation center



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Michaela Wieser: I enjoyed the pool at Marie Reed. They did a great job during the renovation. Loved the music they were playing as well. Not too crowded, but I also went super early in the morning. Planning on going there regularly.

cesar maxit: Great playground, basketball, tennis, soccer, swimming spot too.

Ilhan Tanir: Good managed school. Our daughter is going to Marie Reed, in one of Spanish classes. Renovated building, big enough space, two playgrounds and bigger field. School staff are friendly and helpful. We are also happy with our Spanish teachers. It is no surprise the school received 5 stars from OSSE this year.

Milan Predojevic: Went for swimming, staff is awesome, friendly, locker room spotless clean. Recommendations..

Jamie Dailey: I have been swimming here for two years. It’s definitely a hidden gem. The new renovation is fantastic, and it’s free for DC residents!

Stephen Cox: Great public pool! Except I wish showers had shelves and better water pressure

Arash Arabasadi: Awesome, age-appropriate park for my toddler up to maybe 10yos.

13. Big Blue Swim School

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Big Blue Swim School
Location
4.3
Price
4.4
Class
4.3
Facilities
4.3
Teachers
4.3

Address: 6112-A Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22044

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM

Telephone: (571) 933-8944

Business type: Swimming instructor



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Jihyun Yang Harris (Sunny): I’ve been sending my two kids to Big Blue for almost a year: One in the Bold Blue (6 and up class) and the other one in the Baby Blue (0-3YR class). I am happy with their programs in general. Unfortunately the instructors have been changed frequently but it was pretty much the same at the other swim school I sent my kids a year ago. Staff members, however, are very kind and friendly and especially Jackie has been extremely helpful! Whenever I have issues or requests she finds a way to resolve or meet my needs. Having her assistance at the Big Blue made my experience with them better.
Response: Jihyun Yang Harris (Sunny), thank you for this 5-star review and for choosing to take swim lessons at Big Blue Swim School Falls Church. We pride ourselves in providing the best kid’s swimming lessons in the industry and love to hear that our instructors’ hard work is making an impact! We appreciate your review and support so much!

beatriz mena: This review is for Claire and Sean! They were amazing with my son who has high-functioning autism. They were so patient with him and Claire gave me the peace I needed. Super clean as well.
Response: Thank you beatriz mena, for recommending and choosing to take swimming lessons at Big Blue Swim School Falls Church!

Altan-Od Odbayar: Teachers changed every single lessons. Some teachers doesnt have any teaching technics. They looking ,acting and talking so angry. They are teaching for the kids not adults. So waisted my time. Last 3-4 teachers non profetional they cant teach any thing.
Response: Altan-Od Odbayar, we always strive to provide our families with the best experience possible, and we’re sincerely sorry we did not leave you completely satisfied. We take all feedback to heart and want to learn more about your experience so we can improve our services. Management from the Falls Church location will be reaching out to you directly in order to learn more about how we can improve.

Ginia Hurh: We started at the Tom Dolan swim school about 2 months ago. My 4 year old twin boys look forward to this lesson every week. We feel safe and we feel glad to have found this activity to burn off some energy. Thank you to all the staff and especially our swim teacher Storm!
Response: Hi Ginia! Thank you so much for taking the time out of a busy day to share such a great review of our swim school. We truly appreciate the support. We are thrilled that your boys are enjoying their lessons and that as a family, you feel so safe at the school. We are making every effort to prioritize the health and safety of our customers and staff so that we can continue to provide this life-saving skill to families in the area and an opportunity for kids to burn off that energy! We will be sure to share your great review with Ms. Storm! Best - Tom Dolan Swim School - Falls Church

Kiersta Navarro: Today was our first lesson! My little one is almost 6 months, and she really enjoyed her first class! Benjamin was very friendly and made the class super enjoyable for all of the kids. The staff was even kind enough to take pictures with my phone for me while we had the class! I can’t wait to keep going 😊
Response: Thank you for taking the time, Kiersta Navarro, to leave this 5-star review. We appreciate your support of Big Blue Swim School and can’t wait for your next swimming lesson with us!

Audrey Staples: Lessons constantly canceled due to an “incident” in the pool. Better to book first lesson of the day…Obviously not staff fault.
Response: Thank you, Audrey Staples, for taking time to leave this review. We appreciate you choosing Big Blue Swim School!

14. Parkview Recreation Center

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Parkview Recreation Center
Location
4.2
Price
4.2
Class
4.3
Facilities
4.2
Teachers
4.2

Address: 693 Otis Pl NW, Washington, DC 20010

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 3:30PM

Telephone: (202) 576-5750

Business type: Recreation center



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Michelle Lemon: Pool is fantastic for littles plus there’s a playground, basketball court and field!

maria johnson: Me and my grandchildren really enjoyed ourselves the field was beautiful and the people were so nice I love our city thank you DPR.

justrenia23: Big area for my daughter to ride her scooter, lots of seating and adult workout area, tennis court,basketball court and soccer field

MrandMrs Mateen: Perfect outdoor pool for small children,toddlers.

Saj Popat: Small field with track, basketball court, and kids playground next to the pool.

James Salt: Great little park with soccer field, basketball court, playground, indoor rec center with air hockey and restrooms. There is a small swimming pool open in the summer, but the staff is somewhat indifferent to customer service expectations.

Angel Myrick: There was bloody teeth sitting next to the poolside. Also bandaids in water and friend got an ear infection with tons of water in her ear after it.

Diana Delgado Vélez: It is very nice but some afternoons and during weekends are several teenagers smoking inside the park. They do not care about babies and children.

15. DC Department of Parks and Recreation

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DC Department of Parks and Recreation
Location
2.5
Price
2.4
Class
2.4
Facilities
2.4
Teachers
2.4

Address: 1275 First St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 8:30AM

Telephone: (202) 673-7647

Business type: Government office



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SIR Stock Is Rising: Had me on hold for 30 mins just for no one to pick up the phone. The HR department is a complete joke. The people who answer the phones have a huge attitude problem and make it seem like your bothering them when you call. And thats if you are lucky enough for anyone to answer the phone at all. Horrible experience and my questions still have not been answered.

Urban Capitol Photography: No one answers the phone and when they do the person you need to speak with happens to be at lunch and they don’t know when they’ll be back. How are these government employees? Very unprofessional to say the least.

Allison P.: No one ever answers the phone.. I’ve called twice and been waiting on hold for over 20 minutes each time.

MoneyCounter_28f: Very unprofessional I called to inquire about several positions this morning & been calling for a week to check the status of my applications & the customer service lady Vanessa I believe keeps saying the same thing they are reviewing applications. we are suppose to be helping our people & Dc is suppose to be uniting but they are not helping each other seek employment or going above & beyond to help or even do they job I’m so disappointed!

Andrea Williams: Have left several messages with DPR and no one has returned the call. I continue to call and get voicemail each time! Does anyone work there?

Olivia A. Chase: DPR takes on an intergenerational approach with my family and many families like mine. I am a grandmother raising a grandchild. They generate many programs that are suitable for this type of family. As an example, DPR has various Swim Teams in all 8 Wards of Washington, DC. DPR not only organizes Swim Meets each week; in addition, transportation to the Swim Meets is also provided making it possible for families to engage in the swimmers activities. This also allows families to participate as time keepers or to volunteer their time and energies in various other and sundry ways. Personally, I was ecstatic to be able to CHEER MY SWIMMER ON TO VICTORY!!

16. Equinox Sports Club Washington, D.C.

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Equinox Sports Club Washington, D.C.
Location
3.6
Price
3.7
Class
3.6
Facilities
3.6
Teachers
3.6

Address: 1170 22nd St NW, Washington, DC 20037

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 5:30AM

Telephone: (202) 974-6600

Business type: Gym



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David Gershman: Today I signed up and had a great experience. Mike, in membership, not only showed me around- they answered every question with full clarity, gave me far more insight than I expected, and was simply very nice and sweet. I knew I was going to get a membership going in, but it’s nice to get warmth and comfort instantly upon arrival. Felt like I was one of the regular folks
Response: Hi David, thanks for the 5 stars!

June Wade: Scheduled a spa massage for my friend’s birthday at the Ritz Carlton/ Equinox (Foggy Bottom) location. The staff was courteous and the gym was clean. I was disappointed the spa does not offer champagne or snacks for special occasions, instead we were given “swag bags” full of gym advertisements and trinkets. If you’re not a guest at the hotel, arriving early is highly recommended (parking, etc). Must walk outside to enter Equinox since elevator access to spa is for guest only. My massage therapist was (Donna) friendly, courteous but chatty. I was not interested in talking about where I live, hearing comments about my “poor”elbows🙄 or asking why my shoulders were so tight during my 80 minute massage. Unfortunately , the massage was not good (technique). Ambiance was fair in the room, there was no soothing music or waterfall fountains, just dim lights, and a cool quiet room. The warm bed with robes was a nice perk.Not a fan of the massage lotion (dry paste) used, she had to continuously spend time stepping away from the massage to reapply. I’m giving this spa 3 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️since my girlfriend had a positive experience with her masseuse. In addition, they provided a quiet space and champagne glasses for us to enjoy our BYOB champagne post massage. Would not recommend, lacks luxury for the price. $500+ ( 2 people)

TPMT Associates: Love it here as usual - they take care of the place and most importantly, the people who works out here take care of the place and is clean and tidy and doesn’t trash the place. As usual, it’s the people who come to gyms that are the messy/dirty and this place doesn’t have those ppl - not that I saw anyways!
Response: Thank you for reviewing!

John Heinemann: You get what you pay for. This gym doesn’t make sense for everyone, no one is a better person for going here, and a free gym in an apartment building is going to do 90% of what Equinox does. But the other 10%? I actually look forward to working out more when there’s both a sauna and a steam room, a saltwater pool, luxury bath products, memory foam floors for stretching, and refrigerators full of Eucalyptus infused face towels. I go for the amenities, and then I just decide to work out because I’m already there.
Response: Thanks for the 5 stars, John! Glad to hear you are enjoying our amenities.

Gelila Sebhatu: I called to inquiry about membership packages and I found the sales rep, Erica, a little rude and she did not directly answer my questions, which was irritating. Based on the reviews here, I’m not surprised I received this type of experience. I guess I’ll be looking elsewhere. I just wanted a nearby pool 🏊‍♀️
Response: Hi Gelila, we are sorry to hear you had this experience. We hope that you will give us another shot to show you we are capable of better service.

Ebony Williams: Do not work at equinox if you have living situation or just a situation period the manger Duane don’t care if you have living situation problems he even told one of the employees that mid shift is childish because we all going through something sorry if you hired people who have living situation or who gave problems and be careful of the Towels and hand towels they wash them in hot water only no solution that why the towels look a little dirty Yess I use to work their and got fired because I was trying to find a place to stay the days I called out because I was homeless the cleaning manger is horrible at his job and HR needs to send a Secret Santana to see how they clean the place

17. Goldfish Swim School - Fort Washington

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Goldfish Swim School - Fort Washington
Location
4.6
Price
4.6
Class
4.7
Facilities
4.6
Teachers
4.6

Address: 185 Commerce Dr, Fort Washington, PA 19034

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM

Telephone: (215) 618-9027

Business type: Swimming instructor



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Molly Cassidy: If I could give 10 stars, I would! We absolutely love Goldfish swim school! We have been bringing our 2 year old here for 3 months now and the staff is always friendly, the facilities are clean, and communication is always wonderful. We love Miss Vanessa our teacher. Thank you for making us feel like family from the second we walked in the door! Highly recommend!
Response: We greatly appreciate you taking the time to leave us such an amazing review! We are so happy to hear your family is having a golden experience! Thank you for choosing to swim with us at Goldfish!

S G (TooGoode): The instructor truly cares for my child. I like how she champions for the children with high fives, smiles, and other positive reinforcement. My child loves the water and even though less than 10 classes have been completed, my child practices when possible. The front desk staff is great. Also, the kids get a free prize every week. I look forward to seeing the progression of my child.
Response: Thank you so much for the great review! We are so happy to hear your family is having a golden experience!

tiffany lerch: My daughter is 8 years old and has been with Goldfish for about 2 years now. (Including pandemic). Within a few weeks at Goldfish she learned the strokes and skills needed to keep her safe in water. She is still just working on her confidence and a few sills to graduate lessons. The small group sizes allow her to be in the water almost the entire practice. She is very comfortable with t instructors who make the lessons productive and fun!
Response: Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a great review, Tiffany! We are so happy to hear that your daughter is seeing extraordinary results swimming with us at Goldfish!

Kelly Conaway: The teachers and staff at Goldfish are so warm and welcoming. They do a great job making all of the kids feel comfortable in the pool and confidence to keep working on their skills.
Response: Thank you for the great review, Kelly! We are so happy to hear your little fish is enjoying lessons all while seeing extraordinary results!

James Edinger: My daughter loves her instructor Em and is always excited to go. She’s been learning a lot and even practices in the bathtub. Always asks how many days until her next class!
Response: We're thrilled to hear your little one is enjoying lessons all while seeing extraordinary results! Thank you so much for the great review, James.

Faith King: I love this swim school for Madison. Everything is centered on student safety and learning. Madison was terrified at first. During her 1st session, she cried so loud it broke my heart & I wanted to pull her out then and there. The team and her instructor remained calm, consistent and persistent while respecting her boudaries and words (you had to see it). Soothing her & challenging her without blame or shame from the second she entered the pool. She came back the very next session still timid but no tears. By the end of the 2nd session, she claimed she was a "schwimmer now" & motions for me to wait so she can get her last moments in!! She goes to each session, now, excited to wave at her instructor through the glass (interrupting his current session) & he readily waves back. Thank you so much!!
Response: Thank you so much for sharing this fin-tastic review with us, Faith! We're so happy to hear your little fish is enjoying lessons with us and having a Golden Experience.

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