Collingswood Pool Reopens To Public July 3

COLLINGSWOOD, NJ — Collingswood's Roberts Pool will open for the season on July 3, borough officials announced on Thursday. Memberships are open to the public, and pool tag sales will begin on June 27 at Knight Park, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There will be three sales tents set up at the park, located near the corners of Park Ave and Browning Road. Those registering should bring their own pen.

Memberships can also be purchased at Borough Hall from June 29 to July 2 and at the pool when open for the season.

There will be no limit of membership sales. Memberships are open to residents and non-residents, but no day passes or guest passes are being sold at this time.

Collingswood residents can pay for pool tags with cash or check with proper ID (license, tax bill, etc.). Non-residents must pay with cash.

Anyone buying a family or dependent tag must show proof of dependency for child with proper ID (school report card, insurance card, etc.).

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"We do not anticipate having to limit access to the pool on a daily basis in order to meet the 50 percent occupancy standard,” Collingswood Mayor James Maley said. “Roberts Pool capacity is very big, and we rarely get close to 50 percent occupancy on the hottest weekends. Guests will be much more spread out than in previous seasons but otherwise sales and access to the pool will be very similar to regular operation. In order to follow safety guidelines members will, however, notice several changes in 2020 that will make this season different than previous years."

To reduce touchpoints and keep staff and guests safe, no chairs, picnic tables or umbrellas will be supplied. Guests are welcome to bring their own blankets and chairs, but outside umbrellas are not permitted. The concession stand will not be open. Guests must be 15 years old or older to attend without a guardian.

State guidelines provide that guests must remain socially distant by spreading out in areas at least six feet apart and remaining socially distant in the water. Cloth face coverings are encouraged when not in the pool and where social distancing of six feet cannot be maintained. Guests must enter and exit through assigned gates. These rules may be adjusted as new state guidelines are issued.

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The borough will employ social distancing ambassadors and has added additional bathroom cleaning and checks for the 2020 season. One guest/family at a time in the restrooms. Footwear must be worn in restrooms at all times. There will be no adult swim periods during regular hours.

See full list of COVID-19 pool rules here.

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