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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have lingering questions about outdoor pools this year? Make sure to review our FAQs today!

Access ALL Outdoor Pools this Summer!

Unless otherwise noted, the outdoor pool season runs from the Saturday before Memorial Day until Labor Day. This is subject to change and we may need to close the outdoor pools due to inclement weather including rain and cold weather

Brandywine YMCA Outdoor Pool

Eligibility and Costs

For the 2024 pool season, you must have a membership to one of our YGBW branches to access our outdoor pools. You cannot have an outdoor pool membership without a facility membership.

If you have a qualifying membership as of March 31, 2024, the outdoor pool is included in your membership.

If you join YGBW on or after April 1, 2024, outdoor pool pricing is listed below. Your pool membership must correspond with your indoor facility membership.

  • Individual Membership:                     $249
  • Family 1 or 2 Adult Membership:       $449
  • Family 3 or 4 Adult Membership:       $499

Amenities 

  • Slides and chairs will be available at all locations. We encourage you to consider bringing your own chairs when visiting any of our pools in case all chairs are in use. 
  • Outdoor bathhouses are available at the Brandywine YMCA. Indoor locker rooms, showers and restrooms are also available for members.

Learn more about the Brandywine YMCA outdoor pool guidelines.

Jennersville YMCA Outdoor Pool

Eligibility and Costs

For the 2024 pool season, you must have a membership to one of our YGBW branches to access our outdoor pools. You cannot have an outdoor pool membership without a facility membership.

If you have a qualifying membership as of March 31, 2024, the outdoor pool is included in your membership.

If you join YGBW on or after April 1, 2024, outdoor pool pricing is listed below. Your pool membership must correspond with your indoor facility membership.

  • Individual Membership:                     $249
  • Family 1 or 2 Adult Membership:       $449
  • Family 3 or 4 Adult Membership:       $499

Amenities 

  • Slides and chairs will be available at all locations. We encourage you to consider bringing your own chairs when visiting any of our pools in case all chairs are in use. 
  • Outdoor bathhouses are available at the Jennersville YMCA. Indoor locker rooms, showers and restrooms are also available for members.

Learn more about the Jennersville YMCA outdoor pool guidelines.

 

Kennett Area YMCA Outdoor Pool

The Kennett borough leases the outdoor pool to the Kennett Area YMCA. As such, there are two options available to those who wish to use the outdoor pool at the Kennett Area YMCA: 

YGBW Members
For anyone who joins YGBW with an eligible membership type by 3/31/24, outdoor pool access at all YGBW branches, including the Kennett Area YMCA, is included in membership, at no additional cost.

Kennett Borough or Township Residents 
Any resident of Kennett borough or Kennett township who is not a YGBW member and wishes to use the Kennett Area YMCA outdoor pool can do so by purchasing a Kennett Area YMCA Community Pool Membership to the Kennett Area YMCA. Access is granted only to the Kennett Area YMCA’s outdoor pool. The cost is: 

  •  Individual - $175
  •  Family 1-2 - $275
  •  Family 3-4 - $335

Amenities

  • Slides and chairs will be available at all locations. We encourage you to consider bringing your own chairs when visiting any of our pools in case all chairs are in use.

  • Outdoor bathhouses are available at the Kennett Area YMCA.

Upper Main Line YMCA Outdoor Pools

Eligibility and Costs

For the 2024 pool season, you must have a membership to one of our YGBW branches to access our outdoor pools. You cannot have an outdoor pool membership without a facility membership.

If you have a qualifying membership as of March 31, 2024, the outdoor pool is included in your membership.

If you join YGBW on or after April 1, 2024, outdoor pool pricing is listed below. Your pool membership must correspond with your indoor facility membership.

  • Individual Membership:                     $249
  • Family 1 or 2 Adult Membership:       $449
  • Family 3 or 4 Adult Membership:       $499

Amenities 

  • Slides and chairs will be available at all locations. We encourage you to consider bringing your own chairs when visiting any of our pools in case all chairs are in use. 
  • Portable toilets are available at the Upper Main Line YMCA. Indoor locker rooms, showers and restrooms are also available for members.

Learn more about the Upper Main Line YMCA outdoor pool guidelines.

West Chester Area YMCA Water Park

Eligibility and Costs

For the 2024 pool season, you must have a membership to one of our YGBW branches to access our outdoor pools. You cannot have an outdoor pool membership without a facility membership.

If you have a qualifying membership as of March 31, 2024, the outdoor pool is included in your membership.

If you join YGBW on or after April 1, 2024, outdoor pool pricing is listed below. Your pool membership must correspond with your indoor facility membership.

  • Individual Membership:                     $249
  • Family 1 or 2 Adult Membership:       $449
  • Family 3 or 4 Adult Membership:       $499

Amenities 

  • Slides and chairs will be available at all locations. We encourage you to consider bringing your own chairs when visiting any of our pools in case all chairs are in use. 
    • The Pirate Ship will be available at the West Chester Area YMCA as well.
  • Outdoor bathhouses are available at the West Chester Area YMCA. Indoor locker rooms, showers and restrooms are also available for members.

Learn more about the West Chester Area YMCA outdoor pool guidelines.