Pools Around Clark-Garwood: Where To Swim This Summer

CLARK/GARWOOD, NJ — Summer is just around the corner, and you may be planning now to find activities to keep the kids busy — and cool. An obvious summer favorite pastime is spending those hot afternoons at the local pool.

The state recently issued guidance for pools to follow, so they can safely operate during the coronavirus pandemic.

So where near Clark and Garwood can you take a dip? We've compiled this guide of local pools to help you and your family stay cool this summer.

If you know of a great spot we missed, share it in the comments or email alexis.tarrazi@patch.com.

Clark Township Municipal Pool, 201 Oak Ridge Rd. in Clark, offers a swim team and lessons and classes. Click here for more information.

Walter E. Ulrich Memorial Pool, 3 Parkway Dr. Clark, is located in Rahway River Park and is run by Union County. Click here for more information.

Westfield Area YMCA, 1220 Clark St. in Westfield, offers group and individual instructional swim, lifeguard training, water fitness and the Devilfish Swim Team. Click here for more information.

JCC of Central New Jersey, 1391 Martine Ave. in Scotch Plains, the Aquatics program offers a swim team, lessons and classes. Click here for more information.

Highland Swim Club, 1235 Martine Ave. in Scotch Plains, provides fun recreational swimming activities for families in Union County. Highland is known for its laid-back, friendly atmosphere, competitive team, hospitality and fun-loving members. Click here for more information.

Willow Grove Swim Club, 1 Evelyn St. in Scotch Plains, offers a 25-meter "L" shaped pool, separate and gated baby pool, swim lessons, sandbox, basketball, ping-pong, volleyball, tether ball, children's play structure, and a large picnic area. Click here for more information.

Westfield Pool Complex, 713 Cumberland St. in Westfield, is a public swimming facility open to both Westfield and non-Westfield residents. The Pool Complex offers a large main 50-meter pool that is 165' x 75', a diving pool with two diving boards, an eight-lane competitive lap pool, two large water slides, a two-foot children’s pool, a zero-entry children's training pool, a newly renovated splash pad, a snack bar, a picnic area, a private playground, and large grass areas. Click here for more information.

Life Time, 25 Connell Dr. in Berkeley Heights, is a luxury gym with indoor and outdoor lap and leisure pools. Click here for more information.

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