Pools in Licking County reopening this weekend or next. Here are details on hours and fees

Dive into the season with Licking County community pools, opening this weekend and next with refreshing options for all ages.
Dive into the season with Licking County community pools, opening this weekend and next with refreshing options for all ages.

With temperatures heating up and summer just around the corner, Licking County residents are gearing up for the much-anticipated reopening of local swimming pools.

As the county’s pools prepare to welcome back swimmers this weekend or next, families and individuals alike can look forward to a refreshing escape from the heat.

Here’s an overview of pool opening dates, hours, and admission costs for the upcoming season:

Heath City Pool

Opening day: June 1stAddress: 1287 Hebron Road, HeathHours: Noon-7 p.m. dailyMemberships: Resident Rates: • Household: $360.00 • Individual (Age 10 thru 59): $172.50 • Individual (Age 9 & under): $116.25 • Senior Citizen (Age 60+): $116.25 Nonresident Rates: • Household: $420.00 • Individual (Age 10 thru 59): $202.50 • Individual (Age 9 & under): $138.75 • Senior Citizen (Age 60+): $138.75Daily Walk-in Rates Noon– 5pm: • 52 inches & taller: $15.00 • Senior Citizen (age 60+): $10.00 • Children up to 52 inches tall: $10.00 • Children under age 1: $2.00 After 5pm: • 52 inches & taller: $5.00 • Senior Citizen (age 60+): $4.00 • Children up to 52 inches tall: $4.00 • Children under age 1: $1.00

Newark YMCA Outdoor Pool

Opening Day: June 1Address: 470 W Church St., NewarkHours: Monday - Friday, Noon-7 p.m.*

*The outdoor pool hours are subject to change based on the daily weather. If the outdoor temperature is not 70 degrees or higher by 11 a.m., the pool will NOT open that day. Updates can be found on Facebook or by calling the front desk at 740-345-9622.Rates: • Community Days, Mondays-Thursdays and Saturdays • $10/person for a day pass, under 2 years old is free • Fridays and Sundays are for MEMBERS ONLY

Pataskala City Pool

Opening day: May 25Address: 550 Township Road, Pataskala Hours: Noon-7 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; noon-6 p.m. SundaysDailyRates: • Daily Rate 12+ - $8 • Children 5-12 - $5 • Children 4 & Younger - Free • First Responders- $5 • Veterans- $5Membership: • Family Membership (5 members only; each additional member adds $10) - $150 • Family Plus Membership (1 unnamed guest pass per visit) - $185 • Youth Membership (12 & Under) - $60 • Single Adult Membership - $90 • Senior Membership (65+) - $67.50 • Service Personnel Individual Membership (Fire, EMS, Police) - $67.50 • Service Personnel Family Membership (Fire, EMS, Police) - $112.50 • Service Personnel Family Plus Membership (Fire, EMS, Police) - $147.50

Hollander Pool

Due to a decision by the city of Newark, the Hollander pool will be closed for the duration of this summer. To accommodate residents, the YMCA outdoor pool will be available on Mondays through Thursdays and Sundays.

Beechwood Trails Pool - Pataskala

Opening day: May 25Address: 248 Needles Drive Southwest, PataskalaHours: Dawn to DuskMembership: As a nonprofit organization, Beechwood Trails Park & Pool relies on the support of volunteers and membership sales. • Family Membership - $250 • Grandparent Membership - $225 • Single Membership - $130 • Family of Two - $200 • Senior Membership - $75 • Senior Membership (Couple) - $150

Trout Club Pool

Opening day: June 1Address: 2250 Horns Hill Rd, NewarkHours: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.Membership:Includes access to pool, bar, and snack barFamily Membership (must live in your household): • Prior to June 1st: $325 • June 1st – July 15th: $350 • On or after July 16th: $199Individual (ages 13-59): • Prior to June 1st: $189 • June 1st – July 15th: $199 • On or after July 16th: $129Junior (ages 12 & under): • Prior to June 1st: $139 • June 1st – July 15th: $149 • On or after July 16th: $109Couple: • Prior to June 1st: $240 • June 1st – July 15th: $260 • On or after July 16th: $160Senior (ages 60 plus): • Prior to June 1st: $139 • June 1st – July 15th: $149 • On or after July 16th: $109Daily Rates: • Adults: $15 • Juniors (Youths 17 & under; must be accompanied by adult, children under 2 are free): $10 • Seniors (Ages 60+): $10

Lake Hudson - Granville

Opening day: June 1Address: Old River Road, GranvilleHours: Monday - Friday, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1-7 p.m.DailyRates: • Children under 2 years old - Free • Children 2-8 years old - $8 • 9 years old and up - $12Membership: • Children ages 2 – 11 & Seniors 65 and older : $150 • 12 - 18 years old - $180 • 19 to Senior - $160 • Family membership (5 people maximum & living in the same household) - $330

This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Licking County pools reopen this weekend or next. Here's what to know

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