Centre County community pools start opening on Memorial Day. Here’s what to know
As Memorial Day approaches and temperatures rise, swimming pools across Centre County are starting to open again.
Kepler Pool in Bellefonte will remain closed for the season as it is undergoing renovations.
The Centre Daily Times has compiled a list of the nearby pools, opening dates, admission costs and more.
William L. Welch Community Pool
670 Westerly Parkway, State College
Opening date: May 28
Hours: Weekday hours for adult swim/toddler time are noon-1 p.m., general swim from 1-8 p.m.
On weekends and holidays: adult swim/toddler time is 10 a.m.-noon, general swim from noon-8 p.m.
Admission: $10 daily admission for Centre Region residents, $8 for children ages 3-10 and seniors, $5 for admission after 5 p.m.
For non-residents, daily admission is $10, $12 for children ages 3-10 and seniors and $7 for admission after 5 p.m.
Season passes: For residents, adult passes are $110, $85 for children ages 3-10 and seniors and $65 for weekdays after 5 p.m. and all day on weekends.
For non-residents, adult passes are $165, $128 for children ages 3-10 and seniors and $98 for weekdays after 5 p.m. and all day on weekends.
More information: Information on hours, admission, and events can be found at the Centre Region Parks And Recreation website.
Park Forest Community Pool
2100 School Drive, Patton Township
Opening day: May 28
Hours: Weekday hours for adult swim/toddler time are noon-1 p.m., general swim from 1-8 p.m.
On weekends and holidays: adult swim/toddler time 10 a.m.-noon, general swim from noon-8 p.m.
Admission: $10 daily admission for Centre Region residents, $8 for children ages 3-10 and seniors, $5 for admission after 5 p.m.
For non-residents, daily admission is $10, $12 for children ages 3-10 and seniors and $7 for admission after 5 p.m.
Season passes: For residents, adult passes are $110, $85 for children ages 3-10 and seniors and $65 for weekdays after 5 p.m. and all day on weekends.
For non-residents, adult passes are $165, $128 for children ages 3-10 and seniors and $98 for weekdays after 5 p.m. and all day on weekends.
More information: Information on hours, admission, and events can be found at the Centre Region Parks And Recreation website.
Mountain Top Area Pool
225 Park Ave., Snow Shoe
Opening day: Tentative opening June 4, with a rain date for June 6.
Hours: Daily hours are noon-6 p.m., weather permitting.
Admission: Daily rates for adults and students $5, children under 3 years old $3, children under 1 are free
Season passes: $175 for families and $110 for individuals.
More information: Updates on pool opening can be found on the pool’s website.
Millheim Pool at Soldier’s and Sailor’s Memorial Park
Park Road, Millheim
Opening day: Tentative opening May 30, with an official opening June 4.
Hours: The pool will be open noon-7 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and noon-9 p.m. all other days.
Admission: $7 for daily rates; $4 after 5 p.m.
Season passes: $240 for families and $120 for individuals; twilight membership (5 p.m. to close) $150 for families and $80 for individuals.
More information: Updates on pool opening can be found at the pool’s website or its Facebook page.
This story was originally published May 26, 2022 at 9:48 AM.
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story included an incorrect opening date for Welch and Park Forest pools. Both opened on May 28.