Reduced rates for Lower Merion pool access offered until April 20
After April 20, Lower Merion residents eager to cool off at the Ardmore Avenue and Belmont Hills pools will have to pay higher rates for season, half season and daily passes.
The 5 percent summer 2012 pool membership increase on Lower Merion's board of commissioners' agenda passed in a 7-6 vote in mid-February, but that doesn't mean residents won't have the opportunity to dive in the pool at some sort of discounted rate.
As residents enjoy the first day of spring, Lower Merion Township reminds them they have until April 20 to register early if they want to beat the heat this summer at slightly cheaper rates.
Last month's Feb. 15 vote increased Belmont Hills' season pass for a Lower Merion family of three purchased before April 20 from $313 to $329, and $67 to $71 for a season pass at the Ardmore pool located behind the Ardmore Community Center on Ardmore Avenue.
"For those looking to economize in these challenging times, Lower Merion pools offer a close-to-home recreation option with features similar to other, more expensive pools," Parks and Recreations Committee Chair and Commissioner Scott Zelov said in a news release.
Pool membership applications were available beginning March 12, and can be found on the Lower Merion Township website.
Anyone seeking additional information on pool amenities and memberships for residents and non-residents can call the Lower Merion Parks and Recreation Department at 610-645-6220.