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What are the swimming pools in York County? Here's your guide


Take a dip at one of these York area pools.

Looking to cool off during the hot months of summer? Use our guide to find the perfect spot to take a dip in York County.

Graham Aquatic Center

YMCA facility with a recreational pool, multiple water spray structures, underwater bench, concession stand and free morning swim lessons for city residents.

  • Location: 543 North Newberry St., York
  • Open: May 27-28, daily June 9 through Aug. 19, then Aug. 25-26, and Sept. 1-3.
  • Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m to 7 p.m., and Sunday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. 
  • Cost: Daily passes are $8 for 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and $5 for 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Contact: 717-718-1968

Green Valley Swimming Pool and Sports Club

The 15-acre facility has three swimming pools, diving boards, sliding boards and lap lanes. There's also a water/spray park with a waterslide, tennis, volleyball, basketball, and soccer fields, horseshoes, a batting cage, playground, snack bar and gas grills.

  • Location: 1725 Poplars Road, West Manchester Township
  • Open: May 28 through Labor Day, Sept. 3.
  • Hours: May 28 through June 3, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Extended hours run June 4 through Aug. 13, Monday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m; Sunday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Moonlight swims are possible on Tuesday and Fridays in June through August, when the pool will be open until 10 p.m.
  • Cost: Contact the facility through their website at greenvalleyswimmingpool.com for membership information
  • Contact: 717-764-2037

Lincolnway Swimming Pool and Sports Club, Inc.

The family oriented facility has three diving boards, five water slides, a wading pool for small children, a sand volleyball court, basketball and tennis courts, and horseshoes.

  • Location: 4321 Zimmerman Drive, West Manchester Township
  • Open: May 26 through Labor Day, Sept. 3.
  • Hours: May 26 through June 3 and Aug. 12 through Sept. 3: noon to 8 p.m. June 4 through Aug. 11: Sundays, noon to 8 p.m.; Mondays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. with moonlight swims from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Cost: $10.50 a person; $6 after 5 p.m. A guest punch card good for ten visits is $95. Membership costs: $200 single; $325 family of two; $405 family of three; $60 any additional family member; $115 grandparent (65 and older); $115 baby sitter.
  • Contact: 717-792-9639

Pine Ridge Swim Club

Family owned and operated featuring three water slides, diving boards, snack bar and a game room.

  • Location: 2454 Pleasant View Drive, Springettsbury Township
  • Open: May 28 through Labor Day, Sept. 3
  • Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Fridays extended hours, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. for moonlight swim.
  • Cost: Membership rates vary. Visit their website at pineridgeswimclubpa.com for details. Guest passes can be purchased by members for $90, good for 10 visits. 
  • Contact: 717-755-9577

Wisehaven Swimming Pool

Wisehaven provides a vacation atmosphere with three pools, diving boards, two-story waterslide, kiddie pool, and an adult pool for ages 18 and over with dedicated lap lanes. New this year, pools will be heated to maintain comfortable swimming temperatures throughout the summer. Members also have access to volleyball, tennis, and basketball courts, a sand play area with climbing boulders, a snack bar and fresh cut french fry stand.

  • Location: 2989 Prospect Road, Windsor Township
  • Open: May 28 through Labor Day, Sept. 3.
  • Hours: 10 a.m to 8 p.m daily, Fridays  10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Cost: Membership is $330 for individuals, $370 for couples who live in the same household with an additional $155 for the first child, $135 for the second child, and $115 for additional children. The individual senior rate is $295, and it's $335 for husband and wife senior citizens. Guests accompanied by a member are $12.
  • Contact: 717-755-4327

Penn Oaks Swim Club

A community oriented, non-profit pool with an additional fenced in kiddie pool.

  • Location: 3390 Edenbridge Road, Springettsbury Township
  • Open: May 28 through Labor Day, Sept. 3.
  • Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Cost: $250 for individuals. Children under two are free. Senior citizens receive a 10-percent discount. Guest fee is $6 for the day, or $3 after 6 p.m.
  • Contact: 717-600-1682

Codorus State Park

The swimming pool and sprayground are on a bluff overlooking Lake Marburg. The park also has a snack bar, picnic areas and hiking, mountain biking, and horseback trails. Boating and fishing are popular at the park, as are disc golf and camping.

  • Location: 2600 Smith Station Road, West Manheim Township
  • Open:Open seven days a week starting in June.
  • Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather and staff permitting.
  • Cost: The daily rate is $7 for residents and $12 for non-residents. Senior citizens are $4 for residents and $8 for non-residents. Late arrivals after 4 p.m. are $4 for residents and $8 for non-residents. Children under 42 inches tall are free. Season passes are $70 for resident adults and $140 for non-resident adults, $45 for resident kids under 12 and $70 for non-resident kids under 12, $55 for resident seniors and $100 for non-resident seniors. A yearly family pass is $210 for residents and $300 for non-residents.
  • Contact: 717-637-2816

Gifford Pinchot State Park

The Quaker Race Day Use Area featuring a large beach for swimming, boat rentals, picnic areas and a snack bar. Fishing, hiking, camping and disc golf are also popular at the park. Environmental education programs run throughout the summer.

  • Location: 2200 Rosstown Road, Warringtown Township
  • Open: Late May through dusk till mid-Sept. This is an unguarded beach, so patrons are advised to swim at their own risk.
  • Hours: 8 a.m. to dusk, weather permitting. 
  • Cost: Free
  • Contact: 717-432-5011