Morristown Opens Registration For Burnham Pool

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Pool season is almost here. Morristown opened registration for Burnham Pool, which will open May 29.

Thos interested can find membership documents here and email them to rec@townofmorristown.org or mail documents to 200 South Street Morristown, NJ 07960.

Here are the rates for the upcoming season:

The Burnham Pool complex includes a 25-by-50-meter main pool, separate diving tank, a wading pool with a water fountain, a training pool, sand area, concession stand and picnic area.

The pool will operate on weekends beginning May 29 before also opening on weekdays starting June 28.

New Jersey's coronavirus regulations for public pools could change before or during the summer. Burnham Pool's guest policy will depend on COVID-19 regulations. But here are New Jersey's current guidelines:

• Facilities must stagger access to entry and exit points to avoid congregation, and reduce outdoor capacity to 50 percent for the facility and grounds.
• Limit people in indoor areas to 50 percent of the establishment's indoor capacity, excluding employees.
• Staff must be screened for fever and symptoms on entering.
• Staff and pool-goers must wear a face covering outside of the pool when social distancing of six feet cannot be maintained, with the exception of children under age 2 and lifeguards on active duty. Face coverings should not be allowed in the water due to increased risk of drowning.
• Encouraging 6 feet social distancing while in the water and on the pool deck, unless the individual needs help in order to swim, except immediate family members, caretakers, household members, or romantic partners;
• A sign-in sheet, which may be electronic, is to be maintained for all staff and patrons to facilitate potential contact tracing efforts.
• Patrons can use their own water play equipment, such as goggles, snorkels, fins, kickboards, pool noodles and toys, but sharing is prohibited and such equipment cannot be rented for patrons' use.
• Limit occupancy in restrooms, shower areas, and locker rooms that remain open to avoid over-crowding and maintain social distancing through signage.
• Restrict lap swimming to one direction per lane or one swimmer per lane in indoor pools

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