Central Pa. community pools: Here’s where you can swim — or not

Here are community pools in the region that open this Memorial Day weekend, are opening late, are closed temporarily or closed for the season.

Annville-Cleona Community Pool – Open

· East Maple Street, Annville

· Regular hours of operation in effect from noon to 8 p.m. daily until Labor Day weekend.

· Single membership $180; Family membership $280

· Info: www.annvillecleonapool.com, 717-867-1591.

Boiling Springs Pool – Open

· 2 Mountain Road, Boiling Springs

· Opens at 11 a.m. for members, and noon for non-members, until 7 or 8 p.m. through Aug. 25; then weekends through Labor Day.

· Daily admission $15 or $7 for juniors (under 48 inches tall) and senior citizens; Season pass $120 for 1 person, $285 for family of four; other rates available.

· Info: www.bspool.com, 717-258-4121.

Camp Hill Pool – Open

· Christian L. Siebert Memorial Park, Camp Hill Bypass and North 25th Street, Camp Hill

· Open noon to 8 p.m. daily through Labor Day.

· Adult pass$139; Pass for ages 5-17, $120; family and other rates available, resident restrictions apply

· Info: www.camphillborough.com, 717-730-3960.

Carlisle Community Pool – Open

· 1236 Franklin St., Carlisle

· Open Sunday through Thursday from noon to 7 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. through Sept. 5. Closed when school is in session

· Daily admission ranges from $6 to $12 per day, for residents and non-residents; Season passes start at $90 for a child or senior citizen, $110 for one adult. Family passes available

· Info: 717-240-6957 in-season or www.carlislepa.org.

Chambersburg Aquatic Center – Open

· 1 Washabaugh Way, Chambersburg

· Hours of operation for season pass holders are Monday thru Friday from noon until 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; general admissions are Sunday thru Saturday from 1 to 8 p.m. Closes Labor Day weekend.

· Daily rates $5 to $16, depending on age and residency; season and family passes available at various rates.

· Info: https://www.chambersburgpa.gov/rec_dep/aquatic_center.php, 717-261-3275

Dauphin Pool - Open

· 10 miles north of Harrisburg off Routes 322 and 225, Dauphin/Middle Paxton Twp.

· Operating daily from 12:30 to 8 p.m. If no one is at the pool at 7:30 p.m., then the pool will close at 7:30 p.m. Closes Labor Day weekend.

· Info: Linda Klutas at 717-921-8660.

Devon Manor Swim Club – Open

· 4400 Devonshire Road, Harrisburg

· Open noon to 8 p.m. weekends until June 10, then daily noon to 8 p.m. Sunday through Friday, and 1 to 8 p.m. Saturdays; starting Aug. 1, open daily from noon to 8 p.m.

· Info: www.devonmanorswimclub.com, 717-652-9777.

Elizabethtown, Willowood Swim Club - Open

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· Info: www.latshmereswimclub.club/home.html, 717-564-3991

Lemoyne Borough Swimming Pool - Open

· 94 Herman Ave., Lemoyne

· Starting May 28 – Sept. 5, the pool will be open during weekends and holidays from noon to 8 p.m. Between June 6 and Aug. 26, the pool will be open during the weekdays from 1 to 7 p.m. Closed Aug. 29 to Sept. 2.

· Infor: www.wsrec.org/lemoyne-pool, 717-216-3733

Lititz Springs Pool - Open

· 201 Maple St., Lititz

· The pool is currently not offering guest passes. Only season pass holders will be admitted to the pool facility due to crowding, behavior concerns, and demands on pool staff. Further notices will be published on the pool’s website and Facebook page. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

· Info: lititzrec.com/aquatics/lititz-springs-pool-2021/, 717-737-6843

Little Buffalo State Park Swimming Pool - Open

· 1067 Swimming Pool Road, Newport

· The shallow end of the pool is open five days a week from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The other half of the pool is currently closed due to staffing shortages. The spray ground area is also open. The entire pool complex is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

· Info: www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/LittleBuffaloStatePark/Pages/Swimming.aspx or 717-567-9255

Liverpool Community Pool - Open

· 201 Lara Lane, Liverpool

· Open Monday through Friday from 12 to 7 p.m., Saturday from 12 to 5 p.m., and Sunday 1 to 6 p.m.

· Info: www.liverpoolcommunitypool.com or 717-444-2790

Manheim Community Pool – Closed

· 504 Adele Ave., Manheim

· The Manheim pool is closed for the season.

· Info: https://manheimboro.org/manheim-community-pool/ or 717-665-2461

Marysville Borough Pool - Open

· 119-199 Park Dr., Marysville

· Open daily from noon to 8 p.m. Hours may vary due to private pool parties, fundraisers, and lifeguard availability.

· Info: https://www.marysvilleboro.com/borough-pool or 717-957-3110

Mechanicsburg Area Community Pool - Open

· 2 Memorial Park Drive, Mechanicsburg

· Open daily from noon to 8 p.m.

· Info: www.mechanicsburgborough.org/recreation/, 717-691-4572 or 717-766-9057.

Middletown Community Pool - Closed

· 400 S. Union St., Middletown

· The pool will not open this summer.

Middletown Swim Club - Open

·1100 N. Union St., Middletown

·Open 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 1-8 p.m. Sundays. Check website for membership fees.

· Info: www.middletownswimclub.org

Mountain View Swim Club - Open

· 7501 Manor Dr., Harrisburg

· Open daily from noon to 8 p.m.

· Info: https://www.mountainviewswimclub.net/, mtvpool@gmail.com, or 717-489-2089

Millerstown Pool - Open

· P.O. Box 197, Millerstown

· Open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in August. Check for event postings on the pool’s Facebook page.

· Info: www.millerstownpa.com/pool.htm or 717-589-7265

Myerstown Borough (William L. Derr Community Pool) - Open

· 1 W. Center Ave., Myerstown

· Open daily from noon to 7 p.m. Closed Aug. 19.

· Info: https://www.myerstownpa.org/our_community/community_pool.php or 717-866-5038

New Bloomfield BCC Pool - Open

· 250 Chestnut St., New Bloomfield

· Open daily noon to 8 p.m.

· Info: https://www.facebook.com/pages/New-Bloomfield-Community-Pool/247794555247057 or 717-582-3030

Palmyra Community Pool - Open

· 1122 Park Dr., Palmyra

· Open daily from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for members, 1 to 8 p.m. for the general public.

· Info: www.palmyracommunitypool.com, 717-838-1122

Penn Colonial Swim Club - Open

· 5011 Berkley St., Harrisburg

· Open Monday through Friday from 12 to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 8 p.m.

· Info: www.penncolonialswimclub.com or 717-671-6663

Southern End Community Association Pool (Quarryville) - Open

· 297 Park Ave., Quarryville

· Open daily from 12 to 7 p.m.

· Info: secarec.org/category/pool/, seca@epix.net or 717-806-0123

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