Q: How do I pay my membership dues or other outstanding charges on my account?

A: Please visit our payment information page for instructions.

Q: Are the Herndon Swim Club and Herndon Recreation Inc. the same thing?

A: Our pool is private swim club, owned by Herndon Recreation Inc. (HRI), a corporation founded in 1965. Although the corporate name remains Herndon Recreation Inc., we are referred to as the Herndon Swim Club to avoid confusion with the Town of Herndon and other municipal facilities. All branding and signage follows the name, Herndon Swim Club.

Q: Is the Herndon Swim Club a public facility associated with the Town of Herndon?

A: No, the Herndon Swim Club is a private recreational facility requiring a membership and is not a public facility owned or operated by the Town of Herndon.

Q: Is Herndon Recreation Inc. a Non-Profit?

A: While the corporation is not a 501(c)(3) Non Profit, according to our By-Laws, Herndon Recreation Inc., is organized and operates as a Not-For-Profit Organization for recreational, social welfare, civic improvement, and other non-profit purposes. Any income received is applied only to the non-profit purposes and objectives of the corporation and no part of the income shall inure to the benefit of any officers or members.

Q: What is the difference between a Shareholder, a Lifetime Member, and an Associate Member?

A: Shareholders (otherwise referred to as Stockholders) are Members who officially purchased stock in Herndon Recreation, Inc. prior to 2023. Their annual dues are lower and they are able to serve on the Herndon Recreation, Inc. Board of Directors and vote in corporate matters.

Lifetime Members of the Herndon Swim Club are afforded all rights and privileges of Shareholders including identical financial incentives, the ability to serve on the Board of Directors, and the ability to vote in corporate matters. Lifetime Memberships are non-transferable.

Associate Members purchase a “no strings attached” membership. The annual dues are higher for Associate Members and they cannot serve on the Board of Directors or vote in corporate matters. They retain all other membership privileges including participation in swim team and other events at the pool.

Q: Can non-members use the pool or take swimming lessons there? Can non-members join swim team?

A: Our corporate structure is such that Shareholders, Lifetime Members, and Associate Members join and pay an annual fee to use the pool. These individuals may use guest passes to bring guests to the pool. Per NVSL regulation, only Shareholders, Lifetime Members, and Associate Members can participate on the swim team. Occasional events are open to the public and will be advertised on the website.

Q: I’m not sure I want to join the pool yet, are day passes or free trials available?

A: Day Passes and free trials are not available. If you would like to tour the facility, please contact membership and one of our board members would be happy to provide a tour. If you know a current member of the pool, you can request that they escort you as a guest.

Q: Do I have to live in the Town of Herndon or belong to a particular Home Owners Association (HOA) to join?

A: No, the pool does not have any residency requirements for membership.

Q: I have a child/children who want to be on the swim team, do we have to be members of the pool?

A: Yes, participation on the swim team requires membership to the pool. This is a requirement by the swim league that the Herndon Hammerheads compete in (NVSL). Since minors cannot join as single members, the interested swimmer must join with a parent as a double membership or join as a family membership.

Q: How do I become a Member?

A: To become a Member of the Herndon Swim Club you can purchase a Membership through this website. Details and prices for purchasing a Membership are included on the Membership page.

Q: Can I still purchase Shares in Herndon Recreation, Inc.?

A: Shares are no longer for sale by Herndon Recreation Inc. Beginning in 2023, Herndon Recreation, Inc. began to sell Memberships in lieu of Shares. There is no advantage to being a Shareholder versus a Lifetime Member. Members of the Herndon Swim Club are afforded all rights and privileges of Shareholders including identical financial incentives, the ability to serve on the Board of Directors, and the ability to vote in corporate matters.

Herndon Recreation Inc. does not have an official procedure for monitoring existing Shareholders who would like to sell their shares. Please contact the membership director who may know of Shareholders who are looking to sell their shares.

Q: How do I transfer shares to someone else?

A: Shares may be transferred to another individual by taking the following steps:

1. Send a letter stating that you would like to transfer your shares. Include info about who you are transferring shares to (name, phone, email, address). The letter must be signed by all who are listed on the original stock certificate.
2. Complete the back of the stock certificate and sign it and include with your letter and mail with $40 to Herndon Swim Club, PO Box 295, Herndon Va. 20172.
3. Once your request and fee are received, we will issue a Lifetime Membership to the names/address listed in the letter.

Q. What if I can not find my stock certificate and want to transfer my shares?

A. E-mail us to request the stock certificate # and confirm the names listed on it.

Q: How much do shares cost if I purchase them from an existing shareholder?

A: The price is negotiated between the buyer and seller of the shares. Herndon Recreation Inc. does not get involved in these transactions other than to help transfer the stock certificate.

Q: If I am a Shareholder or Lifetime Member, do I still need to pay dues?

A: Yes. All Shareholders and Lifetime Members are still required to pay annual dues. The annual dues are significantly lower than the annual dues for Associate Members. Shareholders and Lifetime Members “make up the cost” of the membership within a few years.

Q: Do you sell food?

A: We currently sell a variety of snacks and drinks, including ice cream, chips, sodas and other snacks. Members may bring food or order food to the pool to enjoy on our picnic tables. Fairfax County Health codes do not permit food consumption on the pool deck. Purchase Concession Credit and we’ll add it to your account to use at the concession stand.

Q. What are your guest fees?

Guest Fees and rates can be found and purchased in our shop.