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Established in 1964, the Paramus Municipal Pool is the gem of Paramus, New Jersey. Membership is open to Paramus Residents (proof of residency required) and out-of-town individuals / families. A discount price is available for Senior Citizens, Paramus volunteers and Veterans (more information can be obtained from the pool office). The Paramus Pool provides a fun summer experience for all ages!
Pool Hours:
Weekends: for all members 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM; water closes at 6:45 PM.
Weekdays starting June 24:
Monday to Thursday: Senior Swim 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM, open to all members 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM; water closes at 6:45 PM.
Fridays: for all members 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM; water closes at 6:45 PM.
Concession Hours:
12:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Grill (hot food) closes at 6:00 PM
2021 Information
- The Pool will open Memorial Day Weekend, May 29 for weekends until June 24. June 24th we will open fulltime.
- Borough Hall pool office will be open Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding Borough Holidays.
- NEW 2021: Out of Town members will no longer need a sponsor to join and additional fee (for not having a sponsor) has been discontinued.
- Discounts are available to Veterans, Active Military personnel, Volunteer First Responders. Proof will be required at registration.
Paying by credit card for membership will incur a 2.75% service fee.
- Guest rate is $20 per adult and $10 per child
- Paramus Residents who are not joined as pool members will be able to purchase a day pass at the gate. Drivers license will be required as proof of residency.
- Paramus Day Pass Rate will be $15 per adult and $10 per child under 12 years of age.
- Guest passes are not available for purchase when using a Paramus Day Pass.
Swim Lesson Information
Pre-Beginners: For children about ages 4-5. Designed to orient preschool-age children to the aquatic environment and to begin working on basic aquatic skills such as enter & exit the water, blow bubbles through mouth & nose, go under water, bobbing, front & back glides, retrieve submerged objects and learn how to stay safe in the water. Children MUST be potty trained; no refunds will be provided.
Level II: Water Exploration - For children starting at about age 6. Children learn basics of swimming: bobbing, floating in prone & supine positions, gliding in prone & supine positions, flutter kick in prone & supine positions, front crawl, basic safety rules and jumping in.
Level III: Primary Skills - Children should already to able to: float on front & back and put head under water. Children will work on: floating, gliding, flutter kick, front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, turning over from front to back and back to front, retrieving object and jumping into water over their head.
Level IV: Stroke Readiness - Children should already be able to: swim front and back crawl. Children will work on: gliding, further development of front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke, an introduction to side breathing, retrieving object, treading water, jumping into deep water, kneeling dive and compact dive.
Level V: Stroke Development - Children should already be able to: swim front and back crawl 10 yards, elementary backstroke and dive in kneeling and compact position. Children will work on: deep water bobbing, rotary breathing, front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, breaststroke, rotary kicks and diving in stride and standing positions.
Level VI: Stroke Refinement - Children should already be able to: swim front and back crawl 25 yards, elementary backstroke 10 yards, scissors kick, whip kick, treading water, diving and should be familiar with breaststroke. Children will work on: breaststroke, alternate breathing, stride jump, diving from board, long shallow dive, front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive and treading water.
Level VII: Children should already be able to: swim front and back crawl 50 yards, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes and dive. Children will work on: All six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, pike and tuck surface dive, pike and tuck dive from board, tread water for 5 minutes and basic water rescue.
COVID-19 Guidelines
- Check back as we get closer to opening for up-to-date information