Info and Hours of Operation
The Robert I. Bickford Natatorium, a swimming and exercise facility, houses a 50-meter pool, a training pool, a hydrotherapy pool, a weight training room, a 2-on-2 basketball court, and three racquetball courts. All of these resources are available to the college community and the public. Lockers are available for daily use; please bring your own lock.
Due to low staffing, the natatorium is currently operating in limited areas for limited hours.
Spring hours starting January 2, 2024
- Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
- Tue & Thu 1:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
- Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
- Sundays Closed
Starting January 22, 2024, the shallow area of the main pool will be closed Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. for use by the College's SAGE (Seasoned Adults Growing Educationally) program.
Limited lap lanes are available for the College community and general public during the SAGE program's days and hours.
The Prince George's County High School Swim Season began on November 15, 2023. The natatorium will have very limited lanes after 4 p.m.
The weight room, basketball court, and racquetball courts are open to the College community and the general public on the same schedule.
The hydrotherapy pool (hot tub) is currently closed for repairs.
Fees
Daily Admission Prices:
Adults: $6.00.
Children: $5.00.
Seniors (60+): $4.00.
College Community (with a valid ID): $2.50.
General Public Swim Card (10 Admissions)
Adult (18-50) - $54.00
Child (under 18) - $45.00
Senior (60+) - $36.00
Spring Term Price Passes (Valid Until May 24, 2024):
NOW HALF PRICE
General Public - Adult: $135.00 $67.50
General Public - Child: $ 110.00 * $55.00
General Public - Senior (60+): $ 88.00 * $44.00
PGCC Student: $ 55.00 * $27.50
PGCC Employee: $ 55.00 * $27.50
PGCC Alumni: $ 55.00 * $27.50
Military/Police/Fire: $ 55.00 * $27.50
*Proper ID is required to receive a discounted rate or Term Passes.
Repairs to the natatorium are currently being scheduled. These repairs will require the natatorium to be closed for two to three weeks. The dates of this closure will be decided based on the availability of the contractor and the parts. The closure has already been calculated into the term pass fee.
We Are Hiring!
Lifeguard–On Call
If you are currently American Red Cross certified and looking for a flexible schedule, apply online.
Part-Time Lifeguard
If you are currently American Red Cross certified and looking for a regular schedule, apply online..
This position is eligible for the College's Tuition Waiver Program.
Additional Information
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Contact Us
For more information, please contact the Natatorium at 301-546-0676 or RIBNatatorium@pgcc.edu.
Location
The Robert I. Bickford Natatorium is located on Prince George's Community College's Largo Campus:
301 Largo Road
Largo, MD 20774
The Natatorium is Building 20 on the Largo Campus Map.
Parking is available in Parking Lot H.