Swimming Pool
Shaker's swimming pool has something for every resident:
Shaker's rigorous lifeguard training was the subject of an article in The Plain Dealer.
Become a Pool Passholder:
- Passes on sale now!
- Season passholders receive admission to general swimming, lap swims, discounts on learn-to-swim classes.
- Proof of residency required when purchasing season passes.
- Family pass includes children under age 18.
- Individual passes available for nannies with proof of employment.
- All passholders receive color-coded wristband at gate before entering pool area.
- Sorry, no season pass refunds.
Pool Use Rules & Regs:
- Daily operating hours subject to change as necessary;
- Pool may close due to cold or inclement weather or when temperature is below 65º (lap swimming may still be available);
- Regulation swimwear required;
- Only U.S. Coast Guard approved flotation devices;
- As of Wednesday, June 18, 5 ft. section available from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon;
- Consideration for those taking lessons in adjacent sections is appreciated;
- Pool closes Fridays at 6:00 PM and reopens at 6:30 PM for lap swimmers and families only;
- 15-minute rest periods every hour during open swim, 12:00 to 7:00 PM;
- During rest periods, adults 18+ may swim laps and children 3 years and under, accompanied by an adult, may swim in 3-ft. section;
- Pool management determines rest periods based on pool attendance.
Pool Rental
The pool may be reserved by private groups Mondays through Sundays from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Rental rates are $225 for 1-100 guests with an additional $50 for each 1-100 additional guests. For reservations, please call Thornton Park at 216-491-1295.
Individualized (Private) Swimming Lessons NEW!
Lessons are taught by the lifeguards/instructors. Registration is available all summer. Once you have registered, the pool manager will contact you with the names of available instructors. If you have a preferred instructor, please contact the pool manager and they will put you in touch with the instructor.
Upon registration, you may purchase as many lessons as you choose. At the time of registration you will receive individual coupons for the number of lessons you have purchased.
At the time of the lesson you must present the coupon to the instructor in order for him/her to get paid. The lessons are scheduled by you and the chosen instructor.
Fees: $15/half hour/participant
Water Polo - Non-instructional, drop-in water polo. No water polo skills necessary. All participants must possess excellent swimming skills and have the ability to tread water for an extended period of time. Pick-up, beginner level, recreational water polo offered in the 12-foot section of the main pool when a lifeguard is on duty. Passholders receive priority.
June 15-Aug. 10
SU 6 PM - close
Limit: 20 participants
Pool Calendar includes dates/hours of operation. Also available at front office, cashier's booth and pool first aid office after May 22.
- Early Season: May 26-June 11
- Regular season: June 12-August 10. Pool closes at 6 PM on July 4.
- Late Season: August 11-September 1
Pool Passes
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Purchased:
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Early Bird through 4/14
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Regular 4/15-9/1
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Shaker/School District Residents
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Individual (5-49)
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$65
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$110
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Each Additional individual
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$25
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$30
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Family Maximum
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$190
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$260
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Individual (50+)
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$40
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$65
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Husband/Wife (50+)
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$55
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$90
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Corporate Individual
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$120
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$120
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*Partial Swim (15 swims)
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$60
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$60
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*Partial Swim Pass (Transferable/non-refundable)
Pool Daily Admissions
All daily admissions taken in front office inside Thornton Park Arena building. Receive a color-coded wristband to show when entering the pool area.
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Resident
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Guest
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Preschool (ages 2-4)
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$1.50
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$2.00
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Youth (ages 5-18)
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$4.50/with ID
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$7.00
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Adult (ages 19-49)
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$5.50/with ID
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$7.50
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Adult (ages 50+)
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$4.50/with ID
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$7.00
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Spectator (Non-swimming guest)
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$4.50/with ID
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$7.00
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Lap Swimming Hours
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August 16-Sept. 1
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Saturday/Sunday/ Holidays
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11 AM-7:30 PM
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August 11-25
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Monday-Friday
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6:30-8 AM
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August 26-29
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Monday-Friday
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3:30-7:30 PM
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Resident ID cards
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New
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$5
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Replacement pass
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$10
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Please note: Shaker/City School Residents are required to show resident ID card to receive Shaker daily rates for pool or ice arena.
