My son is almost 3, and is a total fish. He loves the water. Whether it's the beach, a sweet water park or a hose in the backyard, he loves getting his bathing suit on. I like to keep things interesting by visiting different pools in the area, so here are some public pools that you can enjoy during the waning days of summer:
Loudoun's newest pool is arguably the nicest. With a lazy river, multiple slides and different depths for kids and adults of all ages, everyone can have a great time at A.V. Symington. Birthday parties are a summer staple, and their snack bar will keep you going during those marathon visits.
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The Franklin Park Pool is A.V. Symington's direct predecessor. It may not feature the lazy river, but it still has multiple slides and a large area for families to enjoy. It's also slightly cheaper than the Leesburg alternative, so it's a great, cost-effective alternative.
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Located in Sterling, Volcano Island isn't run by the county; rather it's part of the Northern Virginia Regional Parks Authority. While the waterpark itself has giant slides and a whole tiki/volcano theme, what really makes Volcano Island stand apart is that it's not just the pool. For just an extra $1.50, you also have access to mini golf.
The great thing about Loudoun is that it has some fun indoor pool options as well, for the off-season or just when the weather's bad. Claude Moore Leisure Pool in Sterling features a giant enclosed slide, as well as a hot tub and a children's area with a smaller slide.
Of course, no list would be complete without the old standby: Ida Lee's indoor pool. It certainly isn't the fanciest one, but the "beach" area is great for little kids who are first being introduced to the water, and there's a sizable lap swimming area for those who are going for exercise. However, there are also diving boards and a slide so kids can still have fun.
