Pools Around Wayne: Where To Swim This Summer

WAYNE, 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 Wayne 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 montana.samuels@patch.com.

• James W. Roe Memorial Pool: The Wayne pool has over 15,000 square feet of swimming area with a "large flume ride, drop slide, and diving board." The township will also host a "pool preview day" on May 23 from 1 to 4 p.m.
• Captain Michael Kilroy Memorial Park: Capt. Kilroy Park features a man made swimming lake complete with a sand beach, children's playground and sports area. Among the newest features is a "Wibit Play Area", as well as a diving dock.
• Ringwood's Highlands Natural Pool: This is a different swimming spot than most. Described as an "Olympic-sized, stream-fed swimming pool," the website for Highlands says the pool is located in a "scenic wooded setting adjacent to Norvin Green State Forest." Day passes are available, as are annual memberships. Opening day is May 29.
• Hillsdale's Stonybrook Swim Club: Coming off a year when the club was voted the best in Bergen County by 201 Magazine, Stonybrook is set to open Memorial Day weekend. From the club: "Residing on the eastern edge of Hillsdale, the 12-acre property of Stonybrook is the perfect summer club for the entire family. Kids can jump into our diving pool, or slide down our 14 ft. slide, while parents swim in our heated competition pool. The swim club also offers members a lot more: a snack bar, a basketball court, parties, live bands, and playgrounds. Our club has a total of 5 pools; for different ages or activities. We also offer learn-to-swim programs, on top of our swim and dive teams."

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