Swimming Lessons and Swim Team
Registration for pool programs including swimming lessons and swim team can be done online or at the Lester Buresh Center. Use the link below to sign up!
LBC Summer Programs
There’s something for everyone! Nature explorers, sports camp, drawing, and pickleball plus many more opportunities! A complete list of summer programs is provided below.
The City will be flushing hydrants during the week of April 20-24, 2026. Residents may notice a temporary drop in water pressure and/or temporary discoloration. We appreciate your patience during this routine maintenance item for municipal water systems.
Sponsor the event or register a team to show your support!
Learn more about community events, including the following, using the link below:
April 4 Easter Egg Dash
May 2-3 Chalk the Walk
May 25 Memorial Day Parade & Service
June 18-30 City-wide Garage Sales
Brush and leaf pickup, cemetery maintenance and street sweeping will begin late March-April.
– Monthly brush collection: March 23, 2026 – November 2026
– Leaf pickup: April 13 – April 24, 2026
– Cemetery Cleanup: Week of April 13-17 (Remove all arrangements prior to April 13)
The Cemetery Commission has proposed the leveling, or making plumb, of several gravestones in the Mount Vernon Cemetery during the spring and summer of 2026. The following link provides additional information on what stones have been identified for consideration and who to contact with questions or concerns.
Link to information on everything fall, including cemetery cleanup, holiday garbage schedules and upcoming community events.
Smart streetlights have been installed uptown which will begin operating 24/7 over the holiday weekend, pending necessary adjustments. The LED banners will remain off during this same time period. System adjustments will continue into next week, at which point the lights will return to a regular operating schedule. We appreciate your patience and understanding while City staff and contractors work to optimize the system.
Mount Vernon’s City Hall, located at 213 1st St NW, is open 24/7 during times of extreme heat to serve as a cooling station.
Renovations to the pool are nearing completion, with opening day tentatively set for May 31, 2025. Use the following links to purchase pool passes, join the swim team, register for lessons and participate in other programs.