| The Basics:
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Richmond Downtown YMCA
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| Official Web site: |
http://www.downtownrichmondymca.org/ 
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| Address: |
2 W. Franklin St.
, Richmond (Richmond City)
, VA
, UNITED STATES
(Postal Code: 23220)
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| Telephone: |
(804)
644-9622.
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Admission:
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Visitors (adult):
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$10.00. [February, 2009]
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Note:
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| Affiliate:
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YMCA Free. |
| Hotel(s):
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Linden Row Inn, Jefferson Hotel (788-8000), and DoubleTree Hotel (644-9871): $5.00 room key.
Note: Arrangements between hotels and pools change and we're rarely notified when they do; if you're considering making a reservation at a hotel mentioned in this listing, we recommend that you contact the hotel to be sure the deal is still on offer.
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Facilities:
(Full-size, year-round)
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Pool:
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25y, 7 lanes,
indoors,
83°F (28°C). |
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Locator:
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To Find:
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One half mile west of Virginia Commonwealth University and across from the Jefferson Hotel.
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County or region:
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Richmond City.
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Reviews:
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This is an OK place to swim if you want a somewhat relaxed workout. The pool isn't large, which I find inhibiting; it's choppy when there are four or more people swimming; and the lack of lane lines can be frustrating when the pool is busy. Between 5 and 7 P.M. is usually a bad time. Weekends are often busy, too. The water is warmer than pools where swim teams train - nice in the winter but not so great in the summer. The schedule changes regularly so call ahead.
If you disagree with this review, click HERE. If we can fit your comments into this section, we will - "different strokes for different folks" is particularly applicable to the swimming community.
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Other useful sites: |
Art Hutchinson's Lap Swimming Etiquette 101.
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Sensitive to chlorine byproducts in pool water? See Chlorine-Free Swimming. |
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