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Reading Recreation Commission
320 S. 3rd St.
Reading, PA 19602
Phone: 610-655-6201
Fax: 610-655-6130

 

Aquatics

Swimming poolSCHLEGEL PARK POOL

Scheduled 2025 opening day: Saturday, May 24, 2025

Route 10 & Lancaster Avenue | 610-655-6097

Schlegel Park Pool is one of the largest public pools in Berks County.  Daily or seasonal passes may be purchased.  Offered amenities include: large recreational pool, pickleball court, basketball court, pavilion, picnic tables, benches and concession stand.

*In 2023, we made upgrades! Splash pad, sound system, more picnic tables and benches

*In 2024, we upgraded our circulation system!                             .

2025 Hours of Operation
12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., May 24-May 26
12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., May 31-June 1
12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., June 7 - August 3 (Open every day)
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., August 4-August 24 (Open every day)
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., August 30-September 1(Labor Day weekend)

The pool will be closed June 2-6, August 25-August 29.

Important information:
2024 Membership Application
2024 Membership Application Spanish
2024 Pool Rules 2024 Pool Rules-Spanish


Note:  Should the pool reach capacity, members will granted priority entry in advance of a daily paying customer when space becomes available.

2025 Admission Fees (as of 9/25/2024, subject to change)

Daily Admission Fee

Ages 4 & over

$10.00

**3 years & under 

Free w/ paid adult

** required to wear swim diaper

 

 

Membership Fee (Individual Season Pass) -Proof of residency required.

Ages 4-9

$80.00 resident, $160.00 non-resident

Ages 10-61 

$105.00 resident, $210.00 non-resident

62 & over

$75.00 resident, $125.00 non-resident

 

Membership Fee (Family Season Pass) -Proof of city residency required.

Family of 4 (max of 2 over 18 years old)   

$275.00 resident, $400.00 non-resident

Each additional child

$30.00

Replacement of lost card

$5.00

Memberships will be available to purchase on Monday, April 28, 2025 at 3rd & Spruce Recreation Center

SPECIAL EVENTS4th of July

Flick -n- Float - JAWS*
Saturday, August 2, 2025
8:15 p.m.

*Only open to pool members with a membership card and three guests & RRC summer program participants!

AQUATICS PROGRAMS

SCHLEGEL PARK SWIM TEAM

Swim Team Flyer - 2024

Swim Team Registration Form
This team is part of BCSA (Berks County Swim Association) Ages: 18 & under 

Este equipo es parte de BCSA (Asociación de Natación del Condado de Berks) Edades: 18 años y menores
(Children must be experienced swimmers and be able to confidently swim one lap)
Evaluations will begin on Thursday June 6, 2024 at Schlegel PoolTime TBD

Practices
*Group A:  10:00a.m.- 11:30a.m. 
*Group B:  11:00a.m.- 11:45a.m.
*Times may vary depending on number of swimmers

 There is no charge for this league for any child registered for Schlegel park swim camp.
 All others $70.00

 Swim meet dates:  Meets begin at 6pm, children should arrive at 5:30 for warm ups. 

Championships TBA

The form must be returned to Chelsie via email chelsie.oneil@Readingpa.gov or return to the 3rd & Spruce Rec Office Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm. 

POOL PAVILION RENTAL

Rent the pool pavilion during regular pools hours.
Cost:  $75/day members ($75/security deposit), $150/day non-member ($150/security deposit)
Guests are still required to pay daily admission fee.

For more information email lizette.pizarro@readingpa.gov or call  610-655-6201

 

 

 

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