Washington Park Recreation Center

POOL CLOSURE: The Washington Park Recreation Center pool will be closed October 20, 2025–February 2026 for roof repairs and resurfacing. Swim lessons and aquatics programs will not be offered at this location during the closure. Find aquatics programming at other recreation centers.

Washington Park is a Regional Level recreation center located in the southeast area near Downing St and Exposition Ave, just south of Smith Lake. Group Fitness classes such as HIIT, Vinyasa Yoga, and Total Body Conditioning are offered at this center (view the activity center sheet below).

Washington Park Recreation Center also offers free membership for youth through the MY Denver Card program.


Activity Schedule

Gym, Pool & Fitness Schedule

  • Browse the weekly recreation calendar to view all fitness, aquatics and gymnasium schedules throughout the city
  • Use the drop-down lists at the top of the page to sort by program area, location, class name, or instructor

Holiday Closures: In observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays, all Denver Recreation Centers will close and programs will end at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24 through Thursday, December 25; and 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 31 through Thursday, January 1. 

Denver Recreation Centers are closed on city-observed holidays. Outdoor pools close during inclement weather when lightning is nearby or temperatures are forecasted to remain below 65 degrees. Emergency closures for unexpected maintenance, power outages, etc. may not be posted online unless they are expected to last for a significant portion of the day or longer. To verify center schedules and hours of operation, please call the facility directly.


Location

701 S. Franklin St., Denver 80209  View Map

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