York County swimmers may have to drive a little longer and dive a little deeper into their pockets to find refreshing cool water this summer. Several local public pools are no longer accepting members, and many of those that are have increased their fees.
The Lake Club in Spring Grove disbanded; the York Township Community Center pool was sold; and The Four Points by Sheraton in Manchester Township no longer accepts members due to liability concerns.
Spring Valley Pool of Red Lion general manager Gary Alcorn said operational costs like a possible chlorine surcharge, liability insurance increases and salary jumps are behind the $5 to $10 increase the pool has on its membership costs.
Another big culprit, he says, is the high gas price. The increase at the pump has trickled down to increasing the cost of chlorine, food and other supplies. But it does also have its benefits.
“If anything, the gas prices will cause people to think about staying close to home more, and it may make membership more appealing,” he said.
After two years of poor swimming weather, Alcorn said he hopes things will change. Last year, he said there were only two 90- degree days. The days also tended to start out cloudy and not clear until after noon, when many families already made plans.
“You do have much of that mentality of farmers maybe this will be a nice year,” Alcorn said. “We’re getting tired of rain and mold and algae growth.”
But after 35 years of riding the tide as the general manager of the pool, Alcorn said we’re due a sunny and hot summer.
“Get the sunblock out,” he said.
HANOVER Codorus State Park Pool
Open: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Open May 28 to May 30; closed May 31 to June 3; open June 4-5; closed June 6-10; open June 11 to Aug. 21; closed Aug. 22-26; open Aug. 27-28; closed Aug. 29-Sept. 2; open Sept. 3-5; closed for season Sept. 6.
Membership fees: For Pennsylvania residents: $50 for individuals; $125 for a family of four, $25 for each additional child taller than 38 inches. For nonresidents: $75 for individuals; $180 for a family of four, $35 for each additional child taller than 38 inches. Daily rates for Pennsylvania residents: $4; after 4:30 p.m., $2; camper with a permit, $3; camper after 4:30 p.m., $1. Daily rates for nonresidents: $7; after 4:30 p.m., $2; camper with a permit, $3; camper with a permit after 4:30 p.m., $1. Children shorter than 38 inches are free.
Pool features: Holds 680,000 gallons of water and is about a quarter acre in size. Clover-leaf shaped with an island in the middle. Deepest part is 5 feet. Outside. Not heated. The park also has boat rentals, fishing on Lake Marburg, camping, picnic facilities, disc-golf course, hiking trails, bridle trails and an area for riding mountain bikes.
For details: Call 637-2816.
RED LION Copper Beech Golf and Swim
Open: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 28.
Membership fees: $183.75 for a single, $341.25 for a couple, $446 for three and $577.50 for unlimited immediate family. Guest rate is $6.
Pool features: Sand beach area and a baby pool. Tiki Bar with alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks. Can be reserved for private parties. Also a driving range.
For details: Call 244-8609.
Spring Valley Pool
Open: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The pool is open until 11 p.m. for occasional Friday night moonlight swims.
Membership fees: $210 for a single, $325 for a couple, $441 for a family. Guest rate is $7.
Pool features: Outside pool. Not heated. Fifty-by-100 feet with a 40-by-40 foot diving well. Baby pool with expanded kiddie play area. Lap lane. Diving tank with diving board. Snack bar. Playground. Volleyball, tennis and basketball courts and baseball field. Picnic pavilion with grill. Certified lifeguards. Swimming lessons available.
For details: Call 244-7912.
SPRINGETTSBURY TOWNSHIP Penn Oaks Swim Club : AWAITING DETAILS
Open:
Membership fees:
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For details: Call 600-1682.
Pine Ridge Swim & Tennis Club
Open: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily through Labor Day. Open until 10 p.m. on Fridays.
Membership fees: $175 for an individual, $270 for a family of two, $310 for three, $340 for four, $50 for each additional. $60 for 10 visits, $7 for the day. Seniors get a special half-price discount.
Pool features: Snack bar. Tennis and volleyball courts. Half- basketball court. Two water slides. High and low diving boards. Game room. Three covered pavilions. Grills with $5 charge for propane. Certified lifeguards.
For details: Call 755-9577.
WEST MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP Green Valley Swimming Pool and Batting Cages
Open: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, starting May 28. Moonlight swims until 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday; DJ starts at 7 p.m.
Membership fees: $170 for an individual, $260 for two people, $315 for three, and $35 for each additional person; $90 for the first grandparents, $35 each additional grandparent. Kids under 2 are free. Guest rate is $7 or 10 passes for $60 in advance.
Pool features: Outdoor. Not heated. Eighty-by-150 feet, ranging in depth from 2 feet to 12 feet. Lap-shallow water pool with three lap lanes, 60-by-100 and 2.5 to 4 feet. There are three diving boards, two sliding boards, a baby pool and certified lifeguards. Green Valley also offers a snack bar, game room, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, softball and soccer fields, and batting cages. Horseshoe pit. There is also a picnic area with 11 gas grills, 130 picnic tables and playground.
For details: Call 764-2037.
Lincolnway Pool Inc.
Open: Saturday before Memorial Day, noon to 8 p.m. daily. When school closes, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Moonlight swims every Wednesday from 7 to 10 p.m. for members and guests.
Membership fees: $150 for one person, $250 for two people, $300 for three people, $35 for each additional person in the family. First grandparent is $90 and $35 for each additional grandparent. Guest rate is $7 per person.
Pool features: Outdoor. Not heated. One-hundred-by-150 feet with a 140-foot water slide. Baby pool. Tennis, basketball and volleyball courts. Game room. Snack bar. Two picnic pavilions with several grills. Three diving boards. Certified lifeguards.
For details: Call 792-9639.
WINDSOR TOWNSHIP Wisehaven Swim & Tennis Club
Open: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, starting May 28.
Membership fees: $240 for husband and wife; first child 3 years and older, $80; second child 3 years and older, $75; each additional child 3 years and older, $55. Senior citizen rate for an individual is $155, and for a couple it is $195. Individual rate is $200. There is an initiation fee for new memberships, $100 for a couple, $65 for individuals. The guest rate is $7 per person for any one 3 years and older.
Pool features: Outside pool. Not heated. Holds 360,000 gallons of water. Open-air decks. Large pavilion. Picnic area with grills. Lap pool is 145,000 gallons of water. High and low diving boards. Water slide. Baby pool (16 to 18 inches in depth) that is separate with its own slide and kids’ playground. Tennis, basketball, sand and concrete volleyball courts. Playground. Snack bar. Video game room. Certified lifeguards.
For details: Call 755-4327 or visit http:// www.wisehavenpool.com.
YORK Farquhar Park Pool
Open: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, starting June 4. Open 4 to 7 p.m. weekdays through June 12. After June 12, the hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, weather permitting.
Membership fees: $65 for city residents ages 18 and older and/or YMCA members, $90 for nonresidents; $50 for city residents ages 5- 17 and/or YMCA members, $75 for nonresidents; free for city residents ages 4 and younger, $40 for nonresidents. Daily admission is $6 for all others.
Pool features: Outside. Not heated. Mushroom fountain. Interactive play structure. Pool has 1 million gallons of water and a 156-foot water slide. Picnic tables. Police security. Snack bar. Certified lifeguards. Swim lessons from the YMCA will be available.
For details: Call 843-7884, ext. 260.
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