For those of you who live in Baltimore, where do you swim? I’ll be living in the Canton/Fells Point area near Hopkins Medical School, so something close to that would be ideal, but I’m willing to drive up to 20 min each way if needed. Thanks!
I swim at Meadowbrook and occasionally Merritt in Towson, both have good masters swims.
You should check out Wilson Aquatic Center in the District. Its where 2 uber cool people swim…
The Canton Merritt has a nice pool.
I’m living a block from Merritt, so I’m going to check it out. Is the pool meters or yards (I’m assuming short course)? Also, I’ve read some reviews that they’re a rip-off. Do you agree, or do you think it’s worth it? Your insight it greatly appreciated!!
I think I paid $59 a month with no sign up fee and could quit anytime. Try to negotiate a cheaper rate. Look into employer discounts too. Considering there aren’t any other cheaper options in Baltimore, it’s the best you can do. The good thing is that you can use any of the other three Merritts in Baltimore. The one on Fort ave. in Federal Hill has an outdoor pool, which is nice during the summer.
I go to meadowbrook and the merritt in towson. The Towson merritt has a great swim coach!
Both the towson merritt and meadowbrook allow you to buy passes for their group swim workouts without being a member.
Unfortunately I don’t know much about the downtown area.
The MAC has 2 pretty good clubs. The one in harbor east has a 4-lane 25yd saltwater lap pool, hot tub, and family plunge pool so the kids aren’t jumping in with noodles
I’ll be at the Baltimore Marriott on the harbor most of the week (starting Tues), since you moved there recently where would you recommend for lap swimming? Cycling? Why not throw in running also? I just found out I’m going this evening so I’ll be doing my hw for training options but thought I would look for any insider info. Thx.