WELCOME
We are SBP, Home of the Dolphins!
Strathmore at Bel Pre (SBP), a wonderful neighborhood of single family houses in Aspen Hill, was built by Levitt and Sons (of Levittown Fame) starting in 1968. Noted by the Washington Post for its "community spirit" and the pool that is the centerpiece of the neighborhood, SBP has a very active civic association, which produces a Bugle newsletter, holds an annual summer market/yard sale, and hosts 4th of July activities. The Bel Pre Recreation Association (BPRA) is the governing body for the neighborhood's homeowners association.
The borders of Strathmore at Bel Pre are roughly: Bel Pre Road to the East, Layhill Road to the South, Georgia Ave on the west and Gate of Heaven Cemetery & Hewitt Ave to the North. The closest Metro Station is the Glenmont Station on Metro’s Red Line.
Let’s Celebrate!
🇺🇸 Fourth of July Schedule
JULY 4th - Parade & Celebration Details
Day-of Volunteers Needed (Adults & Students). Get involved in your community, sign up below!
JULY 5th - Festivities continue on Sunday, July 5 (6-8PM) — Come enjoy pizza & live music at the Pool Pavilion. RSVP HERE at the SBP Village website
We look forward to celebrating with you! 🇺🇸🎉
Community Groups
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The SBPCA is a voluntary organization that fosters community spirit and engagement. Approximately 35–40% of homeowners choose to join.
The SBPCA organizes a variety of community activities, including:
Publishing & distributing The Bugle, our community newsletter.
Hosting the annual Community Yard Sale
Organizing the 4th of July Parade and Field Games
Bringing Summer Movies and Concerts to the neighborhood
Supporting local festivals like the Spring Thing and Blocktoberfest
Managing the community website and Facebook page
Sponsoring our local Scout Troops and the SBP Village
Running the SBPcivic listserv to enhance communication among members
Representing the community at local government and civic meetings
The SBPcivic listserv ($25 annually) is a key communication tool for our neighborhood and is a key benefit of SBPCA membership. The SBPCA offers a free trial membership to new homeowners until their membership year ends on March 31st.
If you'd like to officially join the SBPCA and support these efforts, contact the SBPCA's Treasurer, John Bogasky, at johnbogasky@hotmail.com
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The BPRA serves as the homeowners association (HOA) for the neighborhood. Its primary responsibility is to manage and maintain the community’s recreational amenities, including the pools & courts, playgrounds, picnic area, bathhouse, snack bar, and pavilion located on Association property.
The Association collects an annual assessment, which is due March 1st each year.
Monthly meetings are open to the public.
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The SBP Dolphins is our neighborhood swim team which has been in continuous existence for over 50 years and is open to all community children ages 4 to 18. The swim team is an anchor for the SBP community!
Learn more about and register for the Dolphins HERE
Pool Hours
Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
School Days: Mon–Thu: 3–8 pm | Fri: 3–9 pm | Sat: 12–9 pm | Sun: 12–8 pm
Summer Break: Daily: 12–9 pm (except July 4: 12–6 pm)
Special Closures: Some Wednesdays close at 5 pm for Swim Team B home meets
Labor Day: 12–8 pm
Exact dates for “School Days” and “Summer Break” based on Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) calendar each year.
Snack Bar Survey
The Goodman family is excited to operate the pool snack bar this summer and would love input from the SBP community! Please take a moment to complete the brief survey linked below — one response per family, please.
Your feedback will help shape the snack bar offerings for the season, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the pool this summer!
Questions?
Use the form below to submit your inquiry, and we’ll be in touch by email. Please include as much detail as possible.
Contact Us
➤ FAcilities LOCATION
13920 Bethpage Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20906
BPRA Mail
P.O. Box 6370
Silver Spring, MD 20916-6370