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| Only the geese can cool off in New Cumberland. |
As well all know, New Cumberland does not have a swimming pool. I wish someone would have had the forethought to build a public pool somewhere in this borough over the years. Up until a few years ago, the YMCA operated their outdoor pool just outside of town. It wasn't great, but it was in close proximity to our town. Over the years, that pool descended into disrepair and had to be closed. My husband tells me that when he was a kid he would swim at a pool at the Army Depot, but I don't think that's an option anymore for us from town. And, even though there is no swimming allowed in the Yellow Breeches from Borough Park, on occasion, you'll see people wading in or kids jumping in from the Fairview side. (I do not recommend either of those actions, by the way.) Unless you are fortunate enough to have your own pool, or get invited to a friend's pool, residents of New Cumberland have to head out of town to to take a dip. So, where can we go swimming?
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| No swimming is allowed in the Yellow Breeches from Borough Park. |
The
Lemoyne Pool was totally revamped for the 2010 season. Admission ranges from $3-$10, depending on what time you go. Age 3 and under are free. Residents and non residents can purchase pool season passes. The pool is handicapped accessible, features slides, a tot area and much more. For more information
click here to go to the Lemoyne Parks & Recreation website.
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| Lemoyne Pool |
The
Hampden Pool is a little further up the road. Admission rates are $7-$13 depending on when you go, who you go with, and your age. Kids age 2 and younger are free. Yearly memberships are available. Features of the Hampden pool include a 550,000 gallon pool, tot pool, 120 foot slide and much more.
For more information about the Hampden pool, click here.
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| Hampden Pool |
A favorite of my family's is the
Boiling Springs Pool. It's a longer drive, but it's worth it. This natural spring fed pool may be a little chilly, but on a hot day, you'll appreciate the coolness. They have a total of 4 pools with varying depths, along with 3 water slides. Admission ranges from $4-$12, depending on your age and when you go. Age 3 and under are free. Like the other pools, they offer a season pass. Six times during the 2012 season, they offer "$5 Fridays." To find out when "$5 Fridays" happen, or more information about the
Boiling Springs Pool, click here.
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| Boiling Springs Pool |
If you are looking to get back to nature and take a dip in a lake, take a drive out to Gifford Pinchot State Park to use the
Quaker Day Use Area Beach. However, swim at your own risk, because the state no longer provides life guards. This is an odd swimming area. It is comprised of a grassy area along the lake, with a concrete wall that just drops down into the water. A small chain link fence tops the wall and has occasional gates through which you can enter to get into the water. There is a children's play area near the beach, as well as a snack bar, changing rooms and picnic area. Admission is free. For more information about
Quaker Day Use Area at Pinchot Park, click here.
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| Quaker Day Use Area at Gifford Pinchot State Park. |
The municipalities of Camp Hill and Mechanicsburg have their own pools, too. However, to use those pools you must be a resident or live in one of the adjoining municipalities. So, if you are from New Cumberland, you are out of luck.
Click here for link to Camp Hill Pool. Click here for link to Mechanicsburg pool.
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| Camp Hill Pool |
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| Mechanicsburg Pool |
Even though New Cumberland does not have a pool, we have our choice of several places to swim in the immediate area. We're on the cusp of summer, find a pool you like and dive in!
Great roundup on area pools!
ReplyDeleteI love the outdoor Y, and spent every summer of my childhood there. But it didn't just "fall into disrepair." Federal legislation mandating a change in the pool's filter system was too expensive to implement, and that is what forced the pool to be closed. I miss it every year. While many kids went to the fancy "cool" pools like Hampden (with their heated water and water slides), I have wonderful memories of the acre-size, always refreshingly chilly outdoor YMCA.
omg I loved this pool from '72-'82. I started going when I was 4yo :) I so remember great times with my family and eating fun-dip that mixed with ever so slightly with chlorinated water dripping off my head from the pool. The summer camps were the best too. (Camp Shawnee #goodtimes).
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