2025 Outdoor Pool FAQs

Eligible members may access all open outdoor pools across all branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. Please be aware that youth 16 and under must have a parent or guardian present to enter the outdoor pool area, regardless of membership type. While plans are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances, outdoor pools will open at the following YGBW branches:

• Coatesville YMCA
• Jennersville YMCA
• Kennett Area YMCA
• Upper Main Line YMCA
• West Chester Area YMCA

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: 

1. YGBW Members
   For anyone who joins YGBW with an eligible membership type by 3/31/25, outdoor pool access at all YGBW branches, including the Kennett Area YMCA, is included in membership, at no additional cost. 
    
2. 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 when purchasing this membership.

Several options, one of which is to reopen the outdoor pool following significant repairs, are being researched for the area where the Lionville Community YMCA pool was previously located. In February 2025, members were surveyed about their interest in having the outdoor pool reopened and the team at YGBW is working to obtain needed estimated costs for a few different options for the space. Unfortunately, we do not anticipate having enough time to complete our due diligence and make a final determination on how the space will be used, as well as undertaking needed construction or repairs prior to the summer of 2025. We encourage Lionville members to use the outdoor pools located at other YGBW branches and remain positive about the possible enhancements coming as we complete needed research. 
 

You’ll be able to upgrade your membership and add additional people. However, for them to access the Outdoor Pool they will need to pay the individual membership cost for the Outdoor Pool. For example, let’s say you began a Family 1 Adult membership on 3/31/25. On 6/1/15, another relative such as a parent comes to stay with you for the summer. For your parent to have access to the outdoor pool, one of the following needs to happen:

• You upgrade your Family 1 Adult membership to a Family 2 Adult membership and add them to your membership. Additionally, your parent is charged the cost of the outdoor pool membership.
• The individual coming to stay with you starts their own individual membership and also pays for the individual outdoor pool membership.

OLY-Only memberships are already discounted and provide access to the Oscar Lasko YMCA only. However, OLY-Only members may pay the outdoor pool fee if they wish to use the outdoor pools at all YGBW locations or they can upgrade to any eligible YGBW membership type by March 31, 2025, to have the outdoor pools included in the cost of their membership.

Youth memberships are not included due to the required age limits for youth to be at the pool unaccompanied. We encourage parents/guardians of youth with Youth memberships to consider upgrading to any eligible YGBW family membership by March 31, 2025, to enjoy the outdoor pools together this summer.

Short Term memberships are not included due to the shortened length of the membership.

If you are a Silver Sneakers® member and have joined YGBW by March 31, 2025, the outdoor pools are included in your membership. Those joining YGBW on April 1, 2025 or later, will need to pay the outdoor pool fee to access the pools.

If you are a Silver & Fit® member and have joined YGBW by March 31, 2025, the outdoor pools are included in your membership. Those joining YGBW on April 1, 2025 or later, will need to pay the outdoor pool fee to access the pools.

If you are a Renew Active® or One PassTM member and have joined YGBW by March 31, 2025, the outdoor pools are included in your membership. Those joining YGBW on April 1, 2025 or later, will need to pay the outdoor pool fee to access the pools.

If you are a FitOn member and have joined YGBW by March 31, 2025, the outdoor pools are included in your membership. Those joining YGBW on April 1, 2025 or later, will need to pay the outdoor pool fee to access the pools.

If you have a Health Plan Partners membership, are 18 or older and have joined YGBW by March 31, 2025, the outdoor pools are included in your membership. Those joining YGBW on April 1, 2025 or later, will need to pay the outdoor pool fee to access the pools. If you have an HPP membership and are under 18, the guidelines above apply to you so long as an adult is joining with you.
 
 

No. You must consistently maintain an active membership without interruption from March 31, 2025, through the outdoor pool season to be eligible to have the outdoor pool included in your membership at no additional cost. If your membership was on hold after March 31, 2025, and you want to use the outdoor pools, you will need to reactivate your membership and pay the outdoor pool fee to access the outdoor pools. 

Absolutely! All YGBW staff members have the outdoor pools included in their membership at no additional cost. Join our team today! The outdoor pool membership is a benefit of employment for active YGBW employees. If your employment with YGBW ends, your outdoor pool access will be canceled on the last day of your employment with YGBW, as is your YGBW membership.

You must be an active member and maintain an eligible membership at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine to purchase an outdoor pool membership. The outdoor pools are included at no additional cost for those who join YGBW with an eligible membership type on or prior to March 31, 2025, and consistently maintain their membership. If you join or restart your membership on or after April 1, 2025, you will need to pay for the outdoor pools in addition to your monthly YGBW membership fees. 

Because the outdoor pool is included in the cost of a YGBW membership so long as the membership was started by March 31, 2025, early bird pricing is not available on outdoor pool memberships.

If you are purchasing an outdoor pool membership because you were not a YGBW member prior to March 31, 2025, financial assistance may be available. Note that the primary member for the outdoor pool must be the same primary member as is on the indoor membership.

Please visit or call the Welcome Center in your local YGBW branch for details. 

Payment plans are not available for outdoor pool memberships this year. Those purchasing outdoor pool memberships will be doing so in April and May, when the pool opens so there is not enough time to create a payment plan.

All outdoor pools will be closed on the following days:

• Thursday, June 19
• Sunday, July 6
• Monday, September 1 (season ends on Sunday, August 31)

With the exception of the 50M pool at the Upper Main Line YMCA, the outdoor pool season is expected to begin on Saturday, May 24 and end on Sunday, August 31. This is subject to change and we may need to close the outdoor pools due to inclement weather including rain and/or cooler-than-normal temperatures.

All branches and outdoor pools are closed on the following days:

• Thursday, June 19
• Sunday, July 6
• Monday, September 1

Daily outdoor pool schedules can be viewed once the season starts. Full summer schedules are below.

Coatesville YMCA Outdoor Pool

• May 24 - June 6
  • Monday-Friday: 4 to 6:45 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 6:45 PM
  • Sunday 11 AM to 4:45 PM
• June 6 - August 31
  • Monday-Friday: 12 to 7:30 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 6:45 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 4:45 PM
     

Jennersville YMCA Outdoor Pool
Note: Some dates may be impacted by Swim Meets and Special Events. Please check the branch schedule for the latest information.

• May 24 - 26 (Memorial Day Weekend)
  • Saturday, Sunday 12 – 6:45 PM
  • Monday 12 - 7 PM
• May 27 - June 6
  • Monday-Friday: 4 – 7 PM
  • Saturdays and Sundays: 12 - 6:45 PM
• After June 7
  • Monday-Friday: 12 – 7 PM
  • Saturday-Sunday: 12 – 6:45 PM
     

Kennett Area YMCA Outdoor Pool

• Saturday-Sunday: 11 AM - 6 PM
• After June 15
  • Monday-Friday: 2 - 7 PM
  • Saturday-Sunday: 11 AM - 6 PM
     

Upper Main Line YMCA Outdoor Pools

• Schedules coming soon
   

West Chester Area YMCA Water Park

• Monday-Friday: 12 - 8 PM
• Saturday-Sunday (and Holidays): 11 AM - 7 PM
• August 19-23: 12 – 7 PM
• August 26-30: 4 – 7 PM

• Slides will be available at all branches. The pirate ship will be available at the West Chester Area YMCA.
• Chairs will be available at all branches. We encourage you to consider bringing your own chairs when visiting any of our pools in case all chairs are in use. 
• Restrooms & Showers
  • Outdoor bathhouses are available at the Coatesville YMCA, Jennersville YMCA, Kennett Area YMCA and West Chester Area YMCA.
  • Portable toilets are available at the Upper Main Line YMCA. Indoor locker rooms, showers and restrooms are also available for members.

• Day passes
  • Day passes are for those who want to use the outdoor pool without a YGBW membership.
  • Day passes are only available for the outdoor pool at the Kennett Area YMCA for residents of Kennett borough or township. The cost is $15 per person for anyone age 2 and up and may be purchased at the Kennett Area YMCA Welcome Center.
• Guest passes
  • Guest passes are for YGBW members who have an outdoor pool membership and wish to bring a guest with them. Members must be age 18 or older to bring a guest to the outdoor pool.
  • Guest passes are not available for the Upper Main Line YMCA's 50M pool due to limited space.
  • Guest passes are available for YGBW Members so long as space permits at the following locations:
    • West Chester Area YMCA Waterpark: $25 per guest per day for those over two years of age. 
    • Coatesville, Jennersville, Upper Main Line Borst Pool: $10 per guest per day for anyone ages 2 and up.
  • Guests may visit the outdoor pools three times during the outdoor pool season using a guest pass. After accessing the pool via a guest pass three times during the outdoor pool season, individuals must buy a YGBW and outdoor pool membership to continue accessing the outdoor pools.

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. Check our online schedule to see what is available. 

No, lane reservations are not required. However, to ensure everyone’s safety, those 14 and under must take an additional swim band test using our Test – Mark – Protect system, testing at the green band level to use the 50M pool.