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Swimming Pool
Thornton Park's 50-meter swimming pool is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The pool area also includes a current channel, splash zone, two slides, diving boards, and a tot pool for children age six and under (accompanied by a supervising adult age 18 and over). Thornton Park is located at 3301 Warrensville Center Rd.
2019 Pool Schedule
| Activity | Monday to Friday | Saturday & Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Main Pool/Current Channel/
Splash Zone |
||
| Open Swim | 4-7:30 pm | 12-7:30 pm |
| Lap Swim | 11 am-2 pm; 4-7:30 pm | 9 am-7:30 pm |
| — Adult Only Lap Swim | 11 am-2 pm | 9 am-12 pm |
| — Youth Lap Lane | N/A | N/A |
| Tot Pool | 4-7:30 pm | 11 am-7:30 pm |
| Pool Cashier | 11 am-7 pm | 11 am-7 pm |
Daily Admission
| Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0-3 | FREE | FREE |
| Age 4-5 | $1.50 | $3 |
| Age 6-18 | $5 | $8.50 |
| Age 19-49 | $6 | $9 |
| Ages 50+ | $5 | $8.50 |
| Spectator | $5 | $8.50 |
| ID Card | $5 | N/A |
Download the PDF version of the 2019 Thornton Pool Schedule.
Holiday Schedule
- Independence Day (July 4): Main Pool/Current Channel/Splash Zone—9 am-6 pm; Lap Lanes—9 am-2 pm; Tot Pool—11 am-6 pm.
- Labor Day (September 2): Main Pool/Current Channel/Splash Zone—12-6 pm; Lap Lanes—9 am-6 pm; Tot Pool—11 am-6 pm.
Season Passes & Punch Cards
Residents and non-residents may also purchase a seasons pool pass or a partial swim pass (punch card). Costs are:
| Resident Pre-Season (Ends May 25 ) | Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First person in household | $95 | $115 | $175 |
| Each additional person | $30 | $35 | $50 |
| Individual (age 50+) | $60 | $70 | $105 |
| Couple (age 50+) | $80 | $95 | $145 |
| Nanny | $100 | $120 | $120 |
| 15 swim punch-card | N/A | $70 | $100 |
* Nanny must be accompanied by children when presenting pass to gain admittance.
** Proof of residency and/or employment required when applicable.
Purchase season passes online; in person at Thornton Park (3301 Warrensville Center Rd.) and/or Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building (3450 Lee Rd.); or by calling 216-491-1295 or 216-491-1360. Daily passes and punch cards can be purchased at the cashier window inside Thorton Park.
Please note: Saturday morning lap swimming from 9 am to noon at Thornton Park is reserved for residents only; non-residents and guests are not permitted access during these hours. A pass is required for children age 5 and older (effective May 25, 2019).
Pool Rules
- Daily operating hours subject to change as necessary.
- Pool may close due to cold or inclement weather or when temperature is below 65 degrees (lap swimming may still be available).
- Regulation swimwear required.
- Only U.S. Coast Guard approved flotation devices.
- 15-minute rest periods are every hour during open swim (noon to 7 pm).
- During rest periods, adults 18 and up may swim and children 3 years and under, accompanied by an adult, may swim in 3 foot section.
- Pool management determines rest periods based on pool attendance.
- Tot pool is for children age 6 and under.
View all Pool Use Rules and Regulations (PDF).