South Orange Pool Opens Early Due to Heat

South Orange residents can cool off in the pool on Thursday. The pool was scheduled to open for the regular season on Saturday, but will open two days early due to the predicted heat. Due to the heat, even residents who don't hold recreation badges (known as "pool passes") can use the pool with proof of identification and residency. The regular season begins Saturday, when recreation id's will be required.

For more pool information:

TELEPHONE

Swimming Pool: (973) 378-7766
Department of Recreation & Cultural Affairs: (973) 378-7754, ext. 1
Code-A-Phone(announcements regarding weather closings, etc.): (973) 762-0748

HOURS OF OPERATION

General Swim

• Monday thru Friday:  12:00-8:00 pm (beginning August 15th closing is at 7:30 pm)
• Saturday/Sunday: 10:00 am-8:00 pm (beginning August 15th closing is at 7:30 pm)
• July 4th: 10:00 am-8:00 pm
• • Labor Day Weekend (Saturday, Sunday, Monday): 10:00-6:00 pm

Early Bird Swim
The community pool is open 6:15-8:00 am Monday through Friday during the pool season (excluding holidays) for Early Bird Swim.  A special tag is required for Early Bird Access. The fee is $35 for the season.

Swim Lessons

The South Orange community pool offers Swim Lessons for all ages. Group lessons are generally offered in the morning. The schedule and registration information can be found at www.thebaird.org.  (Once there, select “View Activities” and then “Swim Activities” from the Category drop-down box.)