YMCA of Greater Brandywine opens Kennett Pool to the Community this Summer

(Kennett Square, PA) – Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, and so is summer fun. Residents of Kennett borough or Kennett township who want to use the Kennett borough pool can do so by purchasing a community pool membership through the Kennett Area YMCA, a branch of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW).

The Kennett borough leases the outdoor pool to the Kennett Area YMCA. In the summer of 2023, pool use was reserved for attendees of YMCA summer camp and members of the YMCA’s swim team, with a limited number of community swim nights on weekends. This summer, YGBW is pleased to announce the availability of community pool memberships.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming the community to the outdoor pool this season,” says Nic Legere, District Executive Director. “I’ve had the opportunity to work with local elected officials and members of the community to hear feedback. Our leadership team at YGBW has partnered with our staff team at the Kennett Area YMCA to come up with an outdoor pool membership option to meet the needs of many in our community. I hope you’ll join us this summer at the pool.”

Kennett Community Pool Memberships
The outdoor pool opens for the season on Saturday, May 25 at 12PM and will be open from 12PM – 5PM each day of Memorial Day weekend, including Monday, May 27. The pool will be open from 12PM – 5PM on weekends between May 25 and September 2 and from 2PM – 7PM on weekdays between June 17 and August 23.

YGBW members who joined prior to April 1, 2024 are welcome to use the pool at no additional cost. Residents of Kennett Borough or Kennett Township who do not belong to the Y can purchase a Community Pool Membership.

The price of membership varies by the number in your household. Individual residents will pay $175 for the season, families with one or two members will pay $275 for the season and families with three or four members will pay $335 for the season. Additionally, YGBW offers financial assistance for community pool memberships.

Community Pool Memberships at the Kennett Area YMCA include use of the outdoor pool only. Access to indoor facilities at the Kennett Area YMCA are not included.

FAQs about Outdoor Pools at YGBW: https://ymcagbw.org/outdoor-pools-faq#faq-question-1433610423

Financial Assistance: https://ymcagbw.org/membership/financialassistance

Water Safety Tips: https://ymcagbw.org/blog/six-tips-stay-water-safe