ABOUT US
There's no better backdrop to soak up the sun than the iconic West Hillandale pool.
West Hillandale Swim Club is a private, member-owned swim club located in Silver Spring, Maryland. We have a vibrant member community, known for our family-friendly atmosphere. West Hillandale offers a refreshing (and newly renovated) outdoor pool, complete with lap lanes, diving board and an extended shallow end, as well as a wading (baby) pool. The facility is located on spacious, partially wooded pool grounds that offer ample room to socialize and relax during the summer.
Features & Amenities
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Extensive Sloping Shallow End
Starting at 1 foot’ in depth, the sloping shallow end is great for lounging with younger children
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Sporting Areas
Get your game on with our basketball court, sand volleyball, tetherball, and ping pong areas
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Dedicated Lap Lanes
Two dedicated 25-yard lap lanes offer members the ability to swim laps most times that the pool is open
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Multiple Patios & Pavillions
Two pavilions, multiple patios and picnic tables provide lots of areas for dining and socializing
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Changing Rooms & Showers
Multiple private showers and changing areas as well as storage to keep personal items
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Community Kitchen and Grills
Stocked with a microwave, ice machine, and wash sink, our community kitchen makes eating and cooking at the pool a breeze
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Diving Well & Board
12 foot deep diving well and diving board
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Green Space & Shade
Plenty of lawn space shaded by mature trees makes hot afternoons very cool
The Details
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A large L-shaped pool, which includes 25-meter swim lanes, a diving well and an expansive, sloping shallow end
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Starting at 1 foot’ in depth, the sloping shallow end is great for younger children.
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A shaded wading pool, enclosed with a fence, is perfect for small children.
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12-foot deep diving well and diving board for members to practice their flips.
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Two dedicated 25-yard lap lanes offer members the ability to swim laps most times that the pool is open.
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Changing rooms offer multiple private showers and changing areas, as well as storage to keep personal products. Forgot something, each changing area maintains a supply of bathing products to share.
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The pool grounds include a large shaded stone patio adjacent to the pool deck, which includes multiple picnic tables, a pavilion, gas and charcoal grills, and a ping pong table. A second pavilion, which overlooks the pool, provides additional seating and can be rented for private parties.
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Stocked with a microwave, ice machine, and wash sink, our community kitchen makes eating and cooking at the pool a breeze
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Basketball court, sand volleyball, tetherball, and ping pong
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Plenty of lawn space shaded by mature trees makes hot afternoons very cool.
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Throughout the pool grounds are benches, chairs, and chaise lounges to provide ample seating for members and guests.
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The wading pool, large sloping shallow end, baby changing station, high chairs, ice machine and microwave make going to the pool with kids a breeze.
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Easily refill your water bottle with cold water to stay hydrated on the hottest of days.
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Need to catch up on work? WiFi is provided throughout the pool grounds.
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Ample free on site parking makes bringing the family–and all the gear–very convenient.
Hours of Operation
Our season runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
While MCPS is in session
Monday-Thursday: 3pm – 8pm
Friday: 3pm - 9pm
Saturday: 11am - 9pm
Sunday: 10am - 8:30pm
June - September
Monday-Thursday: 11am - 8:30pm
Friday and Saturday: 11am - 9:30pm
Sunday: 10am - 8:30pm
Our History
Opened in 1961, West Hillandale Swim Club is a private, member-owned swim club located in Silver Spring, Maryland with a vibrant history.
Our Board Members
A volunteer Board of Directors is elected by membership to serve two-year terms. We hold town hall meetings with the membership and an annual meeting to elect the Board, set dues and approve budgets.
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Richard Romer
PRESIDENT
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Julie Lucas
Vice-President
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Osta Nazir
TREASURER
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Angela Kim
Secretary
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Beatrice Hoppe
AT-LARGE (SWIM TEAM LEAD)
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Ann-Casey Campagnolo
AT-LARGE (MEMBERSHIP LEAD)
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Christine Wyman
AT-LARGE (VISIBILITY LEAD)
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Jonathan Coor
AT-LARGE (SOCIAL LEAD)
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Bill Thomas
AT-LARGE (CAPITAL PROJECTS LEAD)
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Katie Stauss
AT-LARGE
Rules, Bylaws, and Membership Documents
West Hillandale Swim Club is dedicated to safety and enjoyment of its members and guests. We encourage all members and guests to review the Pool Bylaws, Pool Rules, and other Membership Documents. Prior year tax documents are available to members upon request.
Pool Bylaws
West Hillandale Swim Club is a non-profit corporation organized and operated pursuant to its Bylaws.
Pool Rules
All members and their guests are expected to follow the pool rules at all times.