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An official army family and MWR Site

AN OFFICIAL ARMY FAMILY AND MWR SITE

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Carey Pool is the ideal destination for lap swimming during the scorching summer months. This Olympic-size outdoor pool boasts a capacity of 600,000 gallons and features a zero-depth entry, a rock wall, diving boards, and other amenities.

Look for the helicopter!  Carey Pool is located off Sightseeing Road, behind the Infantry Bar/Main Post Recreation Center near the intersection of Eckel Avenue. 

The pool season at Carey Pool typically begins in May and concludes mid-October, coinciding with the drop in temperature, see below dates and hours.

Summer Hours

June 1 – October 4 - Lap Swim (ID Cardholders only):

Monday - Thursday: 6 - 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Friday: 6 - 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Lap swimming during lunch hours is available contingent upon the absence of scheduled military training. Please contact us in advance to confirm availability.  Carey pool is closed for lap swim during Military Training:

Military Training hours:

Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (as scheduled)

For further information, please call +1 (706) 545-3248.

Carey Pool is closed on Saturday, Sunday, Training and Federal Holidays.

Lap Swim will move to Briant Wells starting October 5

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  • Briant Wells Indoor Pool
  • Lap Swim will start October 5.
  • Hours:
    Monday
    5:00am-7:00am
    Unless military training is scheduled
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Unless military training is scheduled
    Tuesday
    5:00am-7:00am
    Unless military training is scheduled
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Unless military training is scheduled
    Wednesday
    5:00am-7:00am
    Unless military training is scheduled
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Unless military training is scheduled
    Thursday
    5:00am-7:00am
    Unless military training is scheduled
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Unless military training is scheduled
    Friday
    5:00am-7:00am
    Unless military training is scheduled
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Unless military training is scheduled
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
    Federal/Training Holidays
    Closed

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