Memorial Park Pool Opening on June 5th, 2009
The "Mushroom" at GC Public Pool
The Grove City Borough Public Pool, operated by the Grove City YMCA, will be opening on June 5th, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. (complete pool hours and rates are posted at the end).
There are a number of Rules that have been established to make sure that everyone has an enjoyable, safe, and fun time while visiting our beautiful park and swimming area. Please note that the Borough STRICTLY enforces its “Zero Tolerance Alcohol Policy” and anyone (including those of legal age) that violates this policy will be subject to police action and permanent removal from the park. The Grove City Pool Rules may be found here in PDF form and are:
POOL RULES:
Children, who are not potty trained, are required to wear swim diapers. They are available in the pool house for $1.00.
1. All Children under the age of nine (9) years of age must be accompanied by a parent or responsible individual fourteen (14) years or older who will stay with them and directly supervise them at all times.
2. All personal phone calls are $.50.
3. No diving from the pool sides. Diving is only permitted from the boards. One person on the diving board at a time. DIVING BOARD RULES ARE POSTED ON DIVING BOARDS.
4. FLOTATION DEVICES: Children wearing flotation devices (water wings, floaties) are NOT ALLOWED to go off the diving board. They are only permitted in the shallow end and must be under direct supervision of a parent or guardian in the water.
5. Non swimmers are only permitted in the shallow end. To enter the middle/deep section the swimmer must pass the water test. They must swim two (2) widths of the crawl stroke without stopping or touching the bottom. Lifeguards or Pool supervisor reserve the right to ask any child/adult to take the swim test.
6. NO running, throwing children in the air, rough play, dunking or chicken fighting is permitted.
7. Rafts, inner tubes, balls, coins, diving rings or noodles are not permitted. In the event it is slow the park pool supervisor may allow noodles. The supervisor reserves the right to remove the toys once it gets busy.
8. ALL Tobacco products ARE BANNED from the facility.
9. ZERO TOLERANCE FOR ALCOHOL: IN THE EVENT THE SMELL OF ALCOHOL IS PRESENT OR ALCOHOL IS BROUGHT ON PREMISES, the police will be called immediately.
By following these rules we hope that all of our visitors will have a SAFE and FUN time at the borough pool.
Hours of Operation:
June 5th: 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Starting June 6th:
Monday-Saturday ~11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00-5:00 p.m.
August 31st-September 6th:
11:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
September 7th:
11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Rates/Admission Costs:
Daily Rate: Individual $5.00
Observing Visitor: $5.00
Individual Season Pass: YMCA Member: $60.00
*Non-Member: $75.00
10-Day Pass: $35.00
Family Pass: YMCA Member: $70.00
*Non-Member: $90.00
Children under the age of 2: Free
Seniors age 60 and up: Free
The pool will open 11:00 to 11:30 Monday-Friday for lap swimming: Free with pass and $1.50 without pass.
*Grove City Borough residents MUST purchase their passes at the YMCA to receive the Borough Resident discounted rate. Proof will be required and residents MUST bring a current utility bill and PHOTO I.D. with them at the time of purchase to receive the discount. No exceptions will be made and the discount does not apply to non-Grove City Borough residents.
