Summer 2021 Outdoor Pool Memberships

Brandywine YMCA Outdoor Pool

• Monday-Friday: 12-7 PM
• Saturday-Sunday: 11 AM-5 PM
• Note: From Tuesday, June 1-through Monday, June 14, weekday hours will be modified to 4-7 PM. Weekend hours remain the same during this time.

Jennersville YMCA Outdoor Pool

• Monday-Friday: 12-7 PM
• Saturday-Sunday: 11 AM-5 PM
• Note: From Tuesday, June 1-through Monday, June 14, weekday hours will be modified to 4-7 PM. Weekend hours remain the same during this time.

Upper Main Line YMCA Outdoor Pools

• 50 Meter Pool:
  • Monday-Friday: Sunrise to Sunset
  • Saturday: 7 AM-12 PM
  • Sunday: 7 AM-5 PM
     
• Borst & Froggy Pools:
  • Saturday and Sunday: 12-5 PM

West Chester Area YMCA Waterpark

• Monday-Friday: 12-8 PM
• Saturday-Sunday: 11 AM-7 PM
• Note: From Tuesday, June 1-through Monday, June 14, weekday hours will be modified with the pool being open from 4-7 PM. Weekend hours remain the same during this time.

Families who live in the same household are to sit together and stay six feet apart from all others. Only one family at a time will be permitted to sit under the large shade umbrellas, often referred to as funbrellas. When in the pool, we also ask that you stay six feet apart from those not in your family unit. Our staff will be monitoring and those not following guidelines may be asked to leave. We need everyone to work together to ensure a socially responsible environment that aligns with our Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. 

The Chester County Health Department is not mandating occupancy limitations on outdoor pools, but rather requiring that those at outdoor pools remain six feet from those with whom they do not live. Because there is often large demand for the West Chester Area YMCA's Water Park, we are only selling 700 memberships to that facility for the 2021 season to ensure social distancing. We are closely monitoring the sales of all other outdoor pools and should they reach a capacity that is beyond our ability to ensure safe social distancing, we will not sell additional memberships.

The number fluctuates based on how many family units are swimming together in the pool and if they are spread out.

A mask is required to enter the pool area. Masks are required while on the pool deck or in common areas. Members can remove their masks while in the pool or when seated with their families and socially distanced from any other group. 

Yes, you must have an active YGBW membership to purchase an outdoor pool membership. (NOTE: All persons on the outdoor pool membership need to have an indoor membership.)

• Reactivate your suspended YGBW membership
• Purchase a YGBW membership

You must have an active YGBW membership to purchase an outdoor pool membership. (NOTE: All persons on the outdoor pool membership need to have an indoor membership.)

• Reactivate your suspended YGBW membership
• Purchase a YGBW membership

Yes, this cost is not covered by our Silver Sneakers contract.

We are working through these details and will share more information as soon as it is available.

If you currently have an income-based membership, you are eligible for a 15% discount on your outdoor pool pricing or early bird pricing, whichever is greater. More information about financial assistance can be found here. Payment plans are available for your outdoor pool membership, but must be paid in full by the opening day of your selected pool.

Your outdoor pool membership is valid for the YGBW branch for which it was purchased. To access the outdoor pool at a different branch, you will need to purchase the outdoor pool membership for that pool. This is to ensure social distancing and limit overcrowding.

Yes, slides will be available. Additionally, the pirate ship will be available at the West Chester Area YMCA.

We encourage everyone to bring their own chairs as chairs will not be provided.

Outdoor bathhouses are available at the Brandywine YMCA, Jennersville YMCA and West Chester Area YMCA. Portable toilets are available at the Upper Main Line YMCA. 

Unfortunately, there is not at this time. Lap swimmers must be 12 or older. ​We are monitoring pool usage and we’ll certainly consider expanding the age range later in the summer if possible.

At somewhat regular times throughout the spring, summer and early fall, the pool will be closed to members for swim team practices, meets and other activities. You can always check our online schedule to see what is available. Remember in comparison to last year, the 50M pool will be open longer hours this year:

• Weekdays: Sunrise to Sunset
• Saturdays: 7 AM-12 PM
• Sundays: 7 AM-5 PM
   

There will not be lane reservations this year. Prior to last year, we did not have lane reservations and we’ve always had plenty of space in the pool. A designated staff person will be checking memberships as members arrive to use the 50M pool. They will be stationed at the double doors by the exit to B Pool during the week and by the gate to the 50M pool on weekends. Additionally, B Pool will also have lap swimming available throughout the day.

To provide the safest experience possible, many procedures such as increased staffing and rigorous cleaning and disinfection are being implemented based on recommendations from the CDC and Pennsylvania Department of Health. These procedures come with additional costs; and as a result, it is necessary to charge a minimal membership fee for the outdoor pool. The cost is very reasonable, especially with early bird pricing, which runs through April 30. Additionally, financial assistance and payment plans are available.

Unfortunately, we are unable to open the Lionville Community YMCA’s outdoor pool this summer because there is not enough space by the pool to adequately allow for social distancing. While we wish the circumstances were different, we will not take chances with your health and safety. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and disappointment. Active YGBW members are able to purchase an outdoor pool membership at any of our YGBW branches.

As we work to best meet the needs of our community, the Kennett Area YMCA outdoor pool will open for our summer campers and swim team members this summer. We’re looking forward to providing our summer campers with tons of fun in the sun and accommodating our hugely popular summer swim team. Additionally, we will offer monthly community days at our outdoor pool, as well as hosting a free Safety Around Water program, which teaches water safety skills.