Leesburg's AV Symington Aquatic Center Set to Open on May 28

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LEESBURG, VA: Leesburg’s AV Symington Aquatic Center will open for the summer season on Saturday, May 28, 2016. On Memorial Day weekend, the pool will be open from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday, May 28, Sunday, May 29, and Monday, May 30. Town residents will be admitted at 11:00 am each day, according to a Town of Leesburg announcement.

Through June 14, while school remains in session, the pool will be open on Saturdays and Sundays only from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Beginning on Wednesday, June 15, the Aquatic Center will be open daily from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with Town residents admitted at 11:00 am.

Admission passes are now on sale. Passes can be purchased at the Ida Lee Park Recreation Center through Friday, May 27. On Saturday, May 28, the window at the Aquatic Center will open at 11:00 am and passes may be purchased at the Aquatic Center from then through the end of the season. Visit: idalee.org for details on passes, special hours and daily admission rates.

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 fall, 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.

Throughout the summer, a variety of programs and classes will be held in the Aquatic Center. A complete list of opportunities is provided in the summer publication of Leesburg at Leisure (available online at leesburgva.gov/leesburgatleisure). In addition, pool and party package rentals are available

For more information at the AV Symington Aquatic Center, visit: idalee.org.