Canal Winchester news: What you need to know about the pool opening
The City of Canal Winchester invites area residents to cool off this summer at the Canal Winchester Municipal Swimming Pool. The pool season begins Friday, May 26 and will run through Sunday, Sept. 3.
In an effort to have a smooth opening to the 2023 season, the pool will be open to members only from Friday, May 26 through Thursday, June 1. During this time, only individuals who have completed purchasing a membership will be able to enter the pool.
Daily admission passes can be purchased at the pool by members only for additional guests outside of the membership. Members will be responsible for all guests brought into the pool; failure to abide by the rules may result in loss of membership.
Seasonal memberships and a number of other pass options will be available this year. If space is available, reduced-price membership opportunities will open after July 5.
Those wishing to purchase a Sunbather’s Pass (seasonal membership) will need to preregister online. In-person verification of residency and household members (if applicable) will be required prior to the membership being issued. All pass holders will also have their photo taken. Memberships will not be sold at the pool.
To purchase a membership:
Visit https://bit.ly/CWAccount and select “Create Account”, or “Log In” if you have used the program before.
Add all household members to your account that you intend on placing on the membership. More information on what constitutes a household and eligibility can be found on the website.
Attend an open house session (listed below) to complete the verification process. All members included on the pass must be verified and have their photo taken before their pass will be issued; we recommend all household members attend the open house, if possible. Valid forms of verification include, but are not limited to, a valid driver’s license or other photo ID; bill or lease with name and address; tax return; school registration form; health insurance card.
Have a photo taken, pay for the membership, and receive a physical pass.
Those interested in purchasing a Vacationer’s Pass (good for 10 visits, any day; must be used by the same person) will need to preregister online. Vacationer's Passes will not be sold at the pool.
To purchase a Vacationer's Pass:
Visit https://bit.ly/CWAccount and select “Create Account”, or “Log In” if you have used the program before.
Add the individual who will be using the pass to your account.
Attend an open house session (listed below) to have the passholder photo taken, pay for the pass, and receive physical pass.
Daily admission passes may be purchased at the pool on the day of your visit. The same rate applies to residents and non-residents. Discounts are available for senior citizens and registered daycares. More information and specific rates are available online.
Complete the process of purchasing a Sunbather’s Pass or Vacationer’s Pass by attending one of the following open house sessions, held at City Hall (45 E. Waterloo Street):
Wednesday, May 10 – 5 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 13 – 12:30 to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, May 16 – 5 to 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 21 – 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Anyone unable to attend an open house may have their pass issued at City Hall between Monday, May 22 and Thursday, May 25. Staff will be available to assist between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM; no appointment necessary. Sales will pause beginning May 25 and will not resume until May 29. When sales reopen, anyone interested in purchasing a Sunbather’s Pass or Vacationer's Pass can visit City Hall between 8 AM - 4 PM Mondays - Fridays to complete the process.
The pool is available to rent for parties on designated Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings throughout the season. Dates may be booked on a first-come, first-served basis, and must be booked 2 weeks in advance. Rental opportunities will open for booking on May 15th at 8:00 AM. Check the city’s website for complete details, including rental fees and available times.
For more information, visit www.canalwinchesterohio.gov.
Rock Mill Days
Rock Mill park is open to tour May through October on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
On the last Sunday of each month, experienced millers will demonstrate how corn is ground into meal using the same method that was used 200 years ago.
Rock Mill covered bridge and grist mill is located in Bloom Township at 1429 Rockmill Place NW in Lancaster. Find more information at fairfieldcountyparks.org/historical-features/rock-mill
Please submit news items for this column to Anne Darling Cyphert at adcnewsservice@aol.com.
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