COVID-19 UPDATE: Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh said Thursday that the City of Syracuse Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs will open Kirk Park Pool and Schiller Park Pool starting July 16, AND, Onondaga Park Pool and Thornden Park Pool starting July 23, with new protocols due to COVID-19.

All four pools will offer free open swim seven days a week from 12 - 6:00 PM. Schiller Park Pool and Thornden Park Pool will also offer lap swim Monday - Friday, 6:30 - 10:00 AM for $3.00. Open swim and lap swim will be by reservation only in 40-minute time blocks. One time slot per day will be allowed.

The Syracuse Parks Conservancy's GoFundMe Campaign, #SyracuseSwimsOn exceeded their $100,000.00 goal from individual and corporate donors to help offset costs of opening Onondaga and Thornden Pools for the 2020 summer season: Information on the campaign is at (https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/syracuseswimson).

In keeping with New York State guidance, new protocols will include a maximum of 50 people in the pool area at one time. Reservations must be made by calling direct lines designated for each pool location. Reservations for Kirk Park Pool and Schiller Park Pool will begin being accepted July 14, noon to 6:00 PM. Kirk Park Pool can be reached at 315.399.0518. Schiller Park Pool can be reached at 315.382.3430. Reservations for Onondaga Park Pool and Thornden Pool will begin being accepted on July 21, noon to 6:00 PM. Onondaga Pool can be reached at 315.412.3822 and Thornden Park Pool can be reached at 315.412.6207.

Swimmers should arrive 20 minutes prior to their reservation time for safety checks. All parties in the reservation must be present for entry. Reservations will not be held for late arrivals and will not be extended for inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances

Children under the minimum height requirement must be with a parent or responsible adult over 18 years old. Maximum three children per adult. Accompanying adult must be in the water within an arms-reach of children at all times, even when a child is wearing a U.S. Coast Guard approved flotation device.

Here are the changes that will be in effect:

Reservations must be made and can include up to 10 people for open swim and two people for lap swim. Time slots of 40 minutes will be allocated and the pool area will be closed for cleaning in between time slots.

When reservations are being made, visitors will be asked to select a time period they wish to reserve. Lap Swim time slots for Schiller Pool will be 6:30 to 7:10 AM, 7:30 to 8:10 AM, 8:30 to 9:10 AM, 9:30 to 10:10 AM. Open swim at Kirk Pool and Schiller Pool will be 12 to 12:40 PM, 1:00 to 1:40 PM, 2:00 to 2:40 PM, 3:00 to 3:40 PM, 4:00 to 4:40 PM, 5:00 to 5:40 PM.

You should arrive already dressed in appropriate swimsuit as dressing rooms will not be open to the public.

The following health and safety precautions will be taken at the pool area:

Masks must be worn on the pool deck and restrooms by everyone 2 years of age and older.

Families will need to provide names and contact information for each member included in their reservation.

Temperatures will be taken for each pool patron prior to entry.

Families of 10 or less will be assigned an area on the pool deck that will be spaced six feet apart from other families.

Staff will clean pool areas throughout the 40-minute time slot and will conduct a deep clean in the 20-minute window between sessions, when the pool area is completely emptied out.

Swimming lessons are canceled until further notice. The remaining outdoor pools at Burnet Park, Lincoln Park, McKinley Park and Wilson Park will not open. The indoor pools at Huntington School, Valley and the Southwest Community Center will also remain closed through the summer.

AQUATICS PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Aquatics Director: Brent Lopes - 473-4330, Ext. 3002 (For the safety of our patrons, pool numbers are not available for the public)

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INDOOR POOL INFORMATION/HOURS

Southwest Community Center Pool -- 230 Lincoln Avenue at Clover Street behind the Southwest Community Center, 13204

Valley Pool -- 4942 South Salina Street off Amidon Drive, behind Clary Middle School, 13205

Huntington School Pool -- 400 Sunnycrest Road (on the east side of the school), 13206

OUTDOOR POOL INFORMATION/HOURS

Burnet Pool -- 522 Burnet Park Drive, 13024

Kirk Pool -- 300 West Borden Avenue, 13205

Lincoln Pool -- 140 Robinson Street, 13203

McKinley Pool -- 400 West Pleasant Street, 13205

Onondaga Pool -- 531 Roberts Avenue, 13207

Schiller Pool -- 1100 Rugby Road, 13203

Thornden Pool -- 610 South Beech Street, 13210

Wilson Pool --1117 South McBride Street, 13202

POOL RULES

LESSONS/PROGRAMS

Youth Lessons Spring 2020

Adult Lessons/Programs Spring 2020

Summer Swim Programs Summer 2020 N/A

Lifeguard Conditioning Winter 2020

CERTIFICATION & TRAINING

To become a Lifeguard Spring 2020 Classes

To become a Water Safety Instructor Next session TBD

Lifeguard Recertification

Annual Evaluations 2020 dates TBD

CPR Renewal 2020 dates TBD

DEFINITIONS

Public Swimming ( Valley Pool , Southwest Pool & Huntington Pool )
Open to all ages
No fee charged during public swim hours.
No lap lane available.

Adult Swim ( Valley Pool & Southwest Pool )
Minimum age -16 yrs
No fee charged during adult swim hours.
Pool will be divided for a variety of uses.
Circle swimming will be strictly enforced in any lanes available

Lap/Training Swim ( Valley Pool )
No age restriction
FEE: $3 or 1 coupon per entry.
Entire pool available for lap swimming only. Proper lap swimming etiquette is expected during all lap swims. Circle swimming rules will be enforced during peak hours or anytime the lanes are full. Please see a staff member for an explanation and instruction sheet if you are unfamiliar with lap swim etiquette. To qualify for an exemption from any fees charged for pool use, proof of exemption must be provided upon EACH ENTRY to the pool. If proof of exemption is not provided, a fee will be charged or access to the pool denied. Coupon booklets are $55 for 20 tickets or $125 for 50 tickets. Booklets are available for purchase at the Parks Main Office (412 Spencer Street, 13204) or at Valley Pool.