For the sunbathers and the leisure swimmers. This is a good option for lounging next to the pool on a hot weekend afternoon. There are usually more people sitting on the side rather than in the pool, but if you're going to do laps, don't expect lanes to swim in (although there is sometimes a designated lap area. For those with kiddies, there's a separate children's pool. Smallish lockers are available (bring your own lock) for storing items.
Citysearch Editorial Review. This large, Georgia avenue pool--outdoors and open during the summer--is free to D.C. residents and comes equipped with locker rooms, a diving board and two deep-end sections reserved for those over 18; a running track, baseball diamond, tennis courts and basketball courts are also nearby.