Summer Pool Registration Open In Morris Township

MORRIS TOWNSHIP-MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - From Morris Township: Morris Township is getting our two public swimming pools ready for a summer of fun in the sun. Streeter Pool, located on Sussex Avenue and Inamere Road, and Ginty Pool, located between South Street and Fanok Road, both feature crystal clear waters and beautiful grounds for summer enjoyment. Both pools include a giant slide, special zero-depth entry family bays, shaded in-pool seating and splash play equipment for younger children. Swim pool membership is open to everyone, with discounted rates for Morris Township residents. Entry to both Ginty Pool and Streeter Pool is included in every seasonal membership.

The 2018 swim season will open on weekends beginning June 2nd and 3rd for both Ginty and Streeter Pools. The Pools will be open on a daily basis from June 11th through Labor Day, September 3rd . Beginning June 22nd the pools open daily at 11:00 AM (12:00 Noon on Sundays); and close at 8:00 PM through August 19th , and then at 7:30 PM until September 3rd . From June 25th to August 3rd the pools will be open for lap swimming at 10:00 AM in the morning during swimming lessons. The children’s wading and splash play zones at both pools are also open at 10:00 AM on those same dates.

A special Season Grand Opening Party for the pool season will be held on Saturday, June 23rd from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Streeter Pool. There will be food, DJ entertainment as well as a live band performance by Route 80’s Band at 2:00 PM. Swim Registrations will be taken on site at Streeter Pool that day. Admission to the Open House is free to pool members and $5.00 per person for non-members.

The Morris Township Department of Parks and Recreation is now processing membership registrations and guest pass sales for the pools Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Membership registration information is available on the Morris Township Website –www.morristwp.com, or by calling 973-326- 7371. Photo identification cards are required for every pool member. Special Photo ID and Swim Pool Registration hours have been announced at the Parks & Recreation Department Office, 50 Woodland Avenue in Convent Station – each Thursday night from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Both swim pools provide basic Learn-to- Swim lessons for youth on weekday mornings. Those swim lessons are open to Morris Township residents as well as all swim pool members. The Township also sponsors a highly popular swim team program – the Morris Township Manatees – in the North Jersey Summer Swim League. Program fees are $20.00 per child for members and $35.00 for Non-members for each two-week swim lesson session, and $55.00 per child for the 6- week swim team season. Early registration for the Learn-to-Swim program and the Manatees Swim Team will be held at both pools on Saturday, June 3rd from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM.

Numerous special events are also on tap for the Summer of 2018 with Splash Parties, Float Days, Night Swims, Concerts and dive-In Movies adding to the fun. Members should check with pool management after the pools open for more information on these programs.

Photo courtesy of Morris Township