Aquatic Division Group Policy
Enjoy outdoor fun at the pool with your group of children or adults at the Cincinnati Recreation Commission’s 38 pools. In addition to our CRC day camp groups, numerous child care providers and church groups use our pools to beat the summer heat.
Groups have two options:
1) Schedule times at a pool during open swim hours. Up to 1/2 of our pool capacity may be reserved for groups. Pools do sometimes reach capacity. There are no guarantees. Admittance is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Some pools are busier than others, so if you are driving to a site contact us for suggestions.
2) Guarantee a private swim time for your group by renting the pool. (see Facility Rentals section) We suggest this option for large groups. Pool rentals are also ideal for birthday parties, pool side dances, community picnics or family reunions.
Our city–wide pool membership token makes it convenient to try out different pools. Pool tokens are valid at all pools for the entire year. Adults supervising children must have pool memberships.
Registration:
To avoid lines at pool gates, groups may pick up pool membership registration cards in advance. Each participant, including leaders, must have a completed, signed card in order to purchase a pool token. Cards for youth, ages 17 and under require a parent or guardian signature.
Payment:
Cash or checks made payable to the Cincinnati Recreation Commission may be taken along with your group’s registration cards to the pool you will be using. The gate monitor on site will issue pool tokens.
Pool Visits:
If your group will be visiting a pool other than the one where you purchased your pool tokens, simply bring a copy of your group roster to the other pool. Rosters need to include the following: token number, original purchase site, child’s name, address, phone number, emergency contact name and phone number, medical conditions, date of birth. Each person must show their pool token for admittance each time they visit any CRC pool. Realize each pool has a capacity. To try to avoid being turned away, call the pool and speak with the manager at least one day in advance to prearrange time for your group. Groups are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. The exception to this is the Concourse Fountain shallow water pool on the Riverfront, which is free. Groups attend Concourse Fountain daily, on a first come, first serve basis and times are not reserved.
Pool Rules:
All group participants are to follow the Cincinnati Recreation Commission’s Pool Rules and Policies while enjoying CRC pools. Please review CRC pool rules with your group before visiting the pool. CRC lifeguards are not babysitters; group leaders are expected to actively supervise their participants while visiting the pool.
Thank you for your cooperation. See the pool rules section.
Facility Rentals:
For private group rentals, contact the pool manager at the pool. Pool are rented for a 3 hour minimum at the following rates:
Outdoor Shallow Water Pool $45.00 / hour
Outdoor Deep Water Pool and Otto Hanna $90.00 / hour
Indoor Deep Water Pool $45.00 / hour
