There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the Silver Spring Aquatic Center (1319 Apple Ave.) on Saturday, February 24, from 10am, followed by a public grand opening from 12pm-4pm. Click here to see a sneak peek of the new 120,000 SF recreation and aquatic center.
The center will feature:
- General swimming
- Low-level diving
- Exercise aquatic play
- Training and teaching opportunities
- A gymnasium
- Fitness space
- Senior programming
- Multipurpose activity rooms
- Teaching kitchen
- Café
The center also will be home to the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame and Holy Cross Health Partners at Elizabeth Square.
WHAT: Grand opening of the Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center
WHO:
- Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich
- Montgomery County Council President Andrew Friedson
- Montgomery County Council Vice President Kate Stewart
- Montgomery County Councilmembers Gabe Albornoz and Evan Glass
- Maryland State Senator Will Smith
- Maryland State Delegates Jheanelle Wilkins and David Moon
- Montgomery County Recreation Director Robin Riley
- Housing Opportunities Commission Chair Roy Priest
- Holy Cross Health Network President Annice Cody
- CWRPAB Representative – Ann Horton, Board Member
- Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Bob Milloy
- Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce Plaque Presentation
WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 24. 10 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony, Noon-4 p.m. open to the public
WHERE: Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center, 1319 Apple Ave., Silver Spring. Free event parking will be available from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Garage 7 – Cameron St. and Second Ave. Garage, 8530 Cameron St., Silver Spring.