Make a splash this summer as the swimming pools at Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) high schools open to those looking to beat the heat.

The outdoor pools at La Plata and Thomas Stone high schools opened last week. The outdoor pool at Maurice J. McDonough High School remains closed as of Monday, June 30. Indoor pools at Henry E. Lackey and North Point high schools and the Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center at St. Charles High School are also open throughout the summer. 

The county’s aquatics program is overseen by Charles County Recreation & Parks.

Take a dip

The following is a list of the county’s pools. Hours are subject to change without notice. Guests are encouraged to call ahead or monitor https://www.facebook.com/CharlesCountyParksRecreation for the most up-to-date hours.

Indoor pools

Henry E. Lackey High School

• 3000 Chicamuxen Road, Indian Head, MD, 20640.
• 301-743-2470.
• Visit the pool’s website for hours of operation.  
• Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by a person 16 or older.
• Admission is free for children 2 and younger. The daily admission fee for visitors 3 to 12, and 60 and older is $5 per person. Guests ages 13 to 59 will be charged a $6 admission fee.
• Groups of eight and more must make a reservation two weeks in advance prior to visiting.

North Point High School

• 2500 Davis Road, Waldorf, MD, 20603.
• 301-934-7475.
• Visit the pool’s website for hours of operation.
• Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by a person 16 or older.
• Admission is free for children 2 and younger. The daily admission fee for visitors 3 to 12, and 60 and older is $5 per person. Guests ages 13 to 59 will be charged a $6 admission fee.
• Groups of eight and more must make a reservation two weeks in advance prior to visiting.

The Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center at St. Charles High School

• 5303 Piney Church Road, Waldorf, MD, 20602.
• 301-934-7474.
• Visit the pool’s website for hours of operation.
• Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by a person 16 or older.
• Admission is free for children 2 and younger. The daily admission fee for visitors 3 to 12, and 60 and older is $5 per person. Guests ages 13 to 59 will be charged a $6 admission fee.
• Groups of eight and more must make a reservation two weeks in advance prior to visiting.

Outdoor pools

La Plata High School

• 6035 Radio Station Road, La Plata, MD, 20646.
• 301-932-3270.
• Visit the pool’s website for hours of operation.
• Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by a person 16 or older.
• Admission is free for children 2 and younger. The daily admission fee for visitors 3 to 12, and 60 and older is $5 per person. Guests ages 13 to 59 will be charged a $6 admission fee.
• Groups of eight and more must make a reservation two weeks in advance prior to visiting.

Maurice J. McDonough High School

• 7165 Marshall Corner Road, Pomfret, MD, 20675.
• 301-932-3470.
• The pool will open Monday, June 30. Visit the pool’s website for more information. 
• Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by a person 16 or older.
• Admission is free for children 2 and younger. The daily admission fee for visitors 3 to 12, and 60 and older is $5 per person. Guests ages 13 to 59 will be charged a $6 admission fee.
• Groups of eight and more must make a reservation two weeks in advance prior to visiting.

Thomas Stone High School

• 3785 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf, MD, 20601.
• 301-932-3470.
• Visit the pool’s website for hours of operation.
• Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by a person 16 or older.
• Admission is free for children 2 and younger. The daily admission fee for visitors 3 to 12, and 60 and older is $5 per person. Guests ages 13 to 59 will be charged a $6 admission fee.
• Groups of eight and more must make a reservation two weeks in advance prior to visiting.

Recs & Parks has punch cards available for purchase that are valid for 10 visits to its pools. The punch card is $40 per person and can be used at any of the department’s pool locations. Cards expire six months from the date of purchase and are valid for one person only. Each person must present their own card to be allowed entry. The department also offers a RecPASS and pool passes for purchase. Visit https://www.charlescountyparks.com/recreation/recpass to learn more.

About CCPS

Charles County Public Schools provides 28,162 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 38 schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.

The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Mike Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.  CCPS provides nondiscriminatory equal access to school facilities in accordance with its Use of Facilities rules to designated youth groups (including, but not limited to, the Boy Scouts).