Doris E. Buffett Pool

General Pool Information

Located at 1300 Dixon Street (near Route 2 & 17 across from Mayfield subdivision). The Outdoor Swimming Pool has a great slide, fun water features for the little ones and a zero-depth entry area for easy access. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day.

2022 Buffett Pool Information (PDF) - click here to download

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Pool Rentals

For pool rental information, please click here and then select "Facility Rentals tab" and then choose "Dixon Park."

2022 SWIM LESSONS

Ages 6 months and up

We are excited to announce our new partnership with Little Fish Swimming. Little Fish Swimming will be providing swim lessons at the Doris E. Buffett Pool for the 2022 pool season. Little Fish Swimming has a progressive curriculum and is designed to teach students at any age or swim level to become confident in the water and swim with proper technique. Swimmers benefit from our small class sizes and opportunity to make progress each time you are at the pool.

Check out their website at www.littlefishswimming.com for more information and to register starting April 4th. Scholarships will be available through Little Fish Swimming for City residents only.

SUMMER SWIM CAMPS

All Ages. Monday - Friday (2 weeks). 30 minute class every day. Private ($599), Semi-Private ($375), Group ($209)

CS1: May 31 - June 10
CS2: June 13 - June 24
CS3: June 27 - July 8
CS4: July 11 - July 22
CS5: July 25 - August 4

EVENING LESSONS

June, July and August between 6-8pm. All Ages. Monthly Option (Once a Week)
30 minute classes. Private ($269), Semi-Private ($159), Group ($89)
Register online littlefishswimming.com or call 540-785-2222.

FREE LESSON EVENTS

June 4th, 11th and 18th. Visit littlefishswimming.com for more information.

2022 Events at the Pool

June 19 - Father’s Day - Fathers swim for free all day with special treats and activities throughout the day.

June 24-25 - Great American Backyard Campout at Dixon Park. Co-Sponsored with Fredericksburg Police Department. Enjoy an evening of games, campfire, s’mores and activities at the pool. Patrons will have the opportunity to camp at Doris E. Buffett Pool and enjoy dinner and breakfast poolside. Set up your tent outside the pool area and enjoy swimming and games into the night and early morning! Check in at 6:30pm on Friday and check out by 10:00am on Saturday. $10 per person, children 3 and under free. Children (17yrs and younger) must be accompanied by adult. Pre-registration is required. Visit our website or the Dorothy Hart Community Center for more information and to register.

July 23 - H2O Glow Night - We are turning down the lights and turning up the fun! This epic pool party will feature music by a DJ, tons of glow sticks, glow jewelry, glowing beach balls, and neon activities for all ages. This is a pool party you don’t want to miss! Adults strongly encouraged to remain in pool area with their kids because lighting is darker. Lifejackets do not take the place of adult supervision. $5 per person. Open to all ages. 8:00pm-10:00pm. Admission includes glow jewelry.

August 6 - Back to School Foam and Pool Bash - Summer’s coming to an end which means it’s time for the kids to go back to school! Celebrate the end of summer, grab the kiddos, and make a splash into the new school year at our Back to School Bash. Enjoy swimming, foam, music, games, treats, and much more fun! $3 per person. Open to all ages. 8:00pm-10:00pm

September 9 - Soggy Doggy Swim - When dogs rule the Doris E. Buffett Pool! Open to dogs 12 weeks and older. All dogs must have current vaccinations. Half of all proceeds will be donated to the Fredericksburg SPCA. Registration available at Dorothy Hart Community Center. 12:00pm – 8:00pm. $5.00 for up to two dogs.