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Reading Recreation Commission
320 S. 3rd St.
Reading, PA 19602
Phone: 610-655-6201
Fax: 610-655-6130

 

Aquatics

Swimming poolSCHLEGEL PARK POOL

Scheduled 2026 opening day: Saturday, May 23, 2026

Route 10 & Lancaster Avenue | 610-655-6097

Schlegel Park Pool is one of the largest public pools in Berks County.  Daily or seasonal passes may be purchased.  Offered amenities include: large recreational pool, pickleball court, basketball court, pavilion, picnic tables, benches and concession stand.

2026 Hours of Operation
12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., June 6 - August 2 (Open every day)
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., August 3-August 23 (Open every day)
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., August 29-August 30
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., September 5 - 7 (Labor Day weekend)
The pool will be closed August 24 - 28
The pool will be closed August 31 - September 4

Important information:

2026 Membership Application

Solicitud de membresía 2026

2026 Pool Rules

Reglas de la piscina 2026

2026 Pool Pavilion Rental Form


Note:  Should the pool reach capacity, members will be granted priority entry in advance of a daily paying customer when space becomes available.

2026 Admission Fees

Daily Admission Fee

Ages 4 & over

$11.00

**3 years & under 

Free w/ paid adult

** required to wear swim diaper

 

 

Membership Fee (Individual Season Pass) -Proof of residency required.

Ages 4-9

$80.00 resident, $160.00 non-resident

Ages 10-61 

$105.00 resident, $210.00 non-resident

62 & over

$75.00 resident, $125.00 non-resident

 

Membership Fee (Family Season Pass) -Proof of city residency required.

Family of 4 (max of 2 over 18 years old)   

$275.00 resident, $400.00 non-resident

Each additional child

$30.00

Replacement of lost card

$5.00

Memberships will be available to purchase on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3rd & Spruce Recreation Center

SPECIAL EVENTS4th of July

Flick -n- Float - Movie TBD
Saturday, August 1, 2026
8:15 p.m.

*Only open to pool members with a membership card and three guests & RRC summer program participants!

AQUATICS PROGRAMS

SCHLEGEL PARK SWIM TEAM

2026 Swim Team Flyer 2026 Swim Team Registration Form Parent Meeting Information

Folleto del equipo de natación 2026 Formulario de inscripción al equipo de natación 2026 Información de la reunión de padres


This team is part of BCSA (Berks County Swim Association) Ages: 18 & under 

Este equipo es parte de BCSA (Asociación de Natación del Condado de Berks) Edades: 18 años y menores
(Children must be experienced swimmers and be able to confidently swim one lap)
Evaluations will begin on Thursday June 6, 2025 at Schlegel Pool | 10:00 a.m.

Practices
*Group A:  10:00a.m.- 11:30 a.m. 
*Group B:  11:00a.m.- 11:45 a.m.
*Times may vary depending on number of swimmers

  Registration fee: $100.00 includes t-shirt, swim cap, pool membership, end-of-the-year party, and team gift
  Schlegel Swim Camp members: $70.00 includes t-shirt, swim cap, end-of-the-year party, and team gift

  Swim meet dates:  Meets begin at 6:00 p.m., children should arrive at 5:00 p.m. for warm ups. 

Day Date Event Location Time
Monday June 15 Duel Meet @Maple Springs (optional) 6:00 p.m.
Monday June 22 Duel Meet @Wyomissing Hills (optional) 6:00 p.m.
Monday June 29 Tri-meet HOME 6:00 p.m.
Monday July 6 Tri-meet @Kutztown 6:00 p.m.
Monday July 13 Tri-meet HOME 6:00 p.m.

Championships:

Silver Swiming Championships | Friday, July 24, 2026 | Ken Grill | 4:00 p.m.

County Swimming Championships | Saturday, July 25, 2026 | Green Valley | 3:00 p.m.

County Swimming Championships | Sunday, July 26, 2026 | Green Valley | 3:00 p.m.

The form must be returned to Chelsie via email chelsie.oneil@Readingpa.gov or return to the 3rd & Spruce Rec Office Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm. 

POOL PAVILION RENTAL

Rent the pool pavilion during regular pools hours.
Cost:  $75/day members ($75/security deposit), $150/day non-member ($150/security deposit)
Guests are still required to pay daily admission fee.

For more information email lizette.pizarro@readingpa.gov or call  610-655-6201

 

 

 

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