Smith Aquatic & Fitness Center Temporarily Closed due to Broken Glass in the Pools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 19, 2024

Smith Aquatic & Fitness Center Temporarily Closed due to Broken Glass in the Pools

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Smith Aquatic & Fitness Center located a 1000-A Cherry Avenue is temporarily closed due to broken glass in both lap and recreational pools. Per aquatic safety protocols, both pools are being drained and cleaned to ensure customer safety. The facility will re-open on Friday, April 26.

During the closure, customers can utilize Crow Pool for swimming and Carver Recreation Center for fitness. All aquatic programs have also been relocated to Crow Pool during the closure. Information regarding each facility and their hours of operation can be found below.

Crow Pool (Swimming)
1700 Rose Hill Drive
(434) 970-3072 
Crow Recreation Center & Indoor Pool | Charlottesville, VA

Carver Recreation Center (Fitness)
233 4th Street, NW
(434) 970-3053 
Carver Recreation Center | Charlottesville, VA

For more information about Charlottesville Parks & Recreation, please visit www.charlottesville.gov/parksandrec.

Media Contact
Avery Watkins
Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation
City of Charlottesville
323-970-3354
watkinsav@charlottesville.gov