Summer is finally upon us and beating the heat means getting wet! Fortunately, our area is home to so many wonderful pools! We’ve compiled the list below for 9 of the best pools in our 5 counties. The biggest news for 2023: The Bloomsburg Town Pool is FINALLY ready for swimming after being closed for 6 long years!
Norris E. Rock Memorial Pool (Bloomsburg Town Pool)
We sat down with Ron Pratt, Community Involvement Coordinator for the Bloom Town Pool (as well as Director of Operations for Sunbury Pool/Playground), who gave us the inside scoop on all the new and improved facilities and amenities!
Ron says: “the biggest difference people will notice is the overall shape of the pool. The pool was a long rectangle shape with the baby pool located outside in another area. Now it is all located in one centralized area. […] The Bloomsburg Pool has catapulted itself into a “staycation” destination for the residents of Columbia County. […] The town council along with so many other people like Lisa Dooley (town manager) have committed themselves to the town of Bloomsburg by ensuring that this pool became a foundation for the town again.”
What We Love:
New baby/toddler pool area that includes zero depth entry, a little log slide, 6 water chairs sitting on a ledge for parents under a the cool orange canopy/overhang
New, colorful, floating devices in kid friendly forms (frog, log, and lily pad) for people to rest and/or sit on
New slide and diving board located in the 12 foot area
New basketball hoop on the deck of the pool for shooting hoops
Water features affixed to the deck that shoot out water in a fountain like style
New handicap ramp with handrails to enter/exit the pool
New bath house features including brand new lockers, sinks, and flooring
Coming Soon…
Aqua zumba & aquatic aerobics
Swim lessons
Knoebel’s Crystal Pool (Elysburg)
Knoebels is well known in the area as an amazing amusement park and campground, but they
also have an enormous pool complete with two sliding boards and a deep end with multiple
diving boards.
What We Love:
Extraordinary kiddie pool area for little children that is well equipped for climbing, swinging, and getting soaked in a shallower environment
“Tiny Tots Swim School”: Swim lessons with the guidance of Red Cross Certified lifeguards
Register here
Four exciting waterslides! Two speed slides and two tunnel slides
Ber-Vaughn Swimming Pool (Berwick)
Owned by the Berwick Area Swimming Pool Association, Ber-Vaughn boasts the status of largest community pool in Pennsylvania, and provides a wonderful and affordable way to swim.
What We Love:
Concession stand to with options for lunch or snacks
Swim lessons available.
They host family friendly events such as:
–Flick ‘n’ Float: float around or sit poolside and watch a movie
–Doggy Dip: Bring your dogs for a fun day of swimming
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The Little Fishing Creek Area Swimming Pool (Millville)
This small community pool located in Millville near the town park and high school is a perfect place for family and friends to meet for fun in the sun!
What We Love:
Season passes or daily entry is available; half priced admission on Sundays!
Great concessions stand
Special events and other fun community activities
Group and private swim lessons available
Members and guests can host pool parties using their facilities
Sunbury Community Pool
The Sunbury Youth and Community Center, originally constructed in 1960, was renamed The James R. Eister Youth and Community Center in 2017, and consists of the Sunbury Community Pool, an indoor ice-skating rink, and outdoor tennis courts.
What We Love:
Wonderful kiddie area, multiple water slides, and climbing walls.
Swimming lessons available
Day pass or membership; discounted admission after 5pm (Monday-Friday) and after 3pm (Saturday and Sunday)
New this year: the pool got a face lift including repairs and renovations, new furniture, and more!
Sunnybrook Swimming Pool (Danville)
Located close to downtown Danville, Sunnybrook is a fabulous park that first opened in 1927 and have undergone several improvements and renovations since that time.
What We Love:
Park has a playground, pool, and grassy places to play and eat
Kiddie swim area and a large pool with handicapped access
Swim lessons for children are offered
Affordable pavilion rentals make it the perfect place to host a party, reunion, or other special family event
Lewisburg Community Pool
Overseen and run by the Buffalo Valley Recreation Authority, this pool was built in 1955 and most recently renovated in 2004.
What we love:
The property features 3 connected pools, a baby pool, and two water slides which are each 27 feet tall- tall enough to be registered with the state as an amusement park ride!
Daily or membership access
Rent cabanas (shaded tents) or hosting private parties with exclusive use of the pool
Group or private swim lessons are offered
The pool area has a snack bar and a playground
Selinsgrove Area Community Pool
What We Love:
Daily passes, memberships, and half priced entry each day after 5pm
Pool features slides, diving boards, and a splash pad for all types of watery fun!
Various levels of swim lessons offered to different age groups/skill levels
They host events each summer including the Splash and Dash 5k run
Party rentals
“Sunken Treasure Scuba Center”: provides scuba lessons using diving equipment for ages 12+
Kipps Run Pool (Danville/Riverside)
Kipps Run Pool has a long history for families in the Danville and Riverside area. Being a member of Kipps Run Swim Club gives you access to a wonderful pool without all the work and hassles of building your own.
Membership application here.
What We Love:
Separate adult and baby pool sections
Swim when you want-bond members are given a key
Pool operates by member volunteers
Swim lessons available for all ages via membership