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Program Description

  Aquatics

The Aquatics programs provide recreational, fitness, instructional, competitive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative water activities that serve all residents. The broad ranges of programming include lessons, instructional wellness classes, and competitive programming such as dive and swim teams. Facilities also host a wide variety of local, regional, and national events and competitions each year. The Department operates seven regional outdoor pools, five indoor aquatics facilities, and one spray park and supports operations at Piney Branch Elementary School pool.

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Program Contacts

Contact Carmen Berrios Martinez of the Department of Recreation at 240-777-4931 or Alicia Singh of the Office of Management and Budget at 240-777-2780 for more information regarding this department's operating budget.

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Program Performance Measures

Program Performance MeasuresActual FY23Actual FY24Estimated FY25Target FY26Target FY27
Revenue generated by aquatics programs 1$8,096,874$9,228,179$9,300,000$9,300,000$9,300,000
Percent of total aquatics programs capacity enrolled63.9%59.0%60.2%61.4%62.6%
1  Aquatics facilities continue to be a community asset offering health and wellness benefits, life-saving swim skill development, recreational and competitive swimming, heat relief, and serving as an affordable summer oasis for families. The department anticipates increased use of aquatics facilities, however, it's important to note that this measure may be influenced by future expanded subsidies, price adjustments, and major facility repairs and/or renovations.
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Program Budget Changes

FY26 Recommended ChangesExpendituresFTEs
FY25 Approved12756606148.39
Increase Cost: Utility Cost Escalation for the Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center7112700.00
Increase Cost: Staff Parking Reimbursement for the Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center 225120.00
Decrease Cost: Temporary Administrative Support-28416-0.67
Multi-program adjustments, including negotiated compensation changes, employee benefit changes, changes due to staff turnover, reorganizations, and other budget changes affecting multiple programs.-4383560.67
FY26 Recommended13023616148.39