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Pool Information
Pools close for the season on Monday, September 2, 2024.
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Before entry into the pool all members will need to complete the Township’s General Liability and Release form.
Membership and Registration
- Dates and Hours of Operation
- Dates:
- Open weekends only May 25, 2024 and daily beginning June 22, 2024.
- Close on September 2, 2024
- Hours:
- May 25 - 27, June 1 - 2, June 8 - 9, June 15 - 16: 12 PM - 7 PM
- June 22 - August 18: 11 AM - 9 PM
- August 19 - September 1: 11 AM - 8 PM
- September 2: 11 AM - 5 PM
- Dates:
- Types of Membership
- Available:
- Resident Household
- Resident Individual
- Resident Senior
- Resident Daily Admission Pass
- Non-Resident Senior
- Non-Resident Household
- Non-Resident Individual
- Available:
- Fees
- Payments at the pools are CASH ONLY.
- Please click on the "Membership Fees" tab below.
- Guest Privileges
- Resident members automatically receive guest privileges and can bring 5 guests or less per visit for a nominal fee.
- Non-residents with a season membership do not have guest privileges.
- For more information regarding guests, please read the "Guest Policy" tab below.
- Registration
- Registration and payment will begin online on Thursday, February 1. Online registration and payment is strongly encouraged. Click here to be taken to online registration.
- Drop-off registration will begin on a date to be announced at Alverthorpe Manor. To download the pool application and required waivers, please click here.
- Alverthorpe Manor
- Location: 515 Meetinghouse Road, Second Floor, Jenkintown, PA 19046
- Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM
- Saturday hours:
- May 18, 2024, 9 AM - 1 PM
- June 22, 2024, 9 AM - 1 PM
- Saturday hours:
- Contact: 215-576-5213
- Crestmont Clubhouse
- Location: 2595 Rubicam Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090
- Hours:
- Tuesday evening hours: 5 PM - 8 PM
- April 9, 2024
- May 21, 2024
- June 4, 2024
- June 11, 2024
- June 25, 2024
- Tuesday evening hours: 5 PM - 8 PM
- Contact: 215-576-5213
- Alverthorpe Manor
- Please note, first time members will need to provide proof of residency when obtaining an ID. ID's can be obtained at Alverthorpe Manor and Ardsley Community Center as discussed below.
- Identification Cards
- All members will be issued photo identification cards which must be shown for admission into the pool area. Identification cards are not transferable. If a card is used by someone other than the authorized purchaser, it must be surrendered and no refund will be made. Lost cards must be reported immediately to the Pool Management. Cards should be retained from year to year and DO NOT expire.
- Residents can obtain an ID at:
- Alverthorpe Manor
- Location: 515 Meetinghouse Road, Second Floor, Jenkintown, PA 19046
- Hours:
- Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM
- Saturday hours:
- May 18, 2024, 9 AM - 1 PM
- June 22, 2024, 9 AM - 1 PM
- Hours:
- Contact: 215-576-5213
- Location: 515 Meetinghouse Road, Second Floor, Jenkintown, PA 19046
- Crestmont Clubhouse
- Location:2595 Rubicam Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090
- Hours:
- Tuesday evening hours: 5 PM - 8 PM
- April 9, 2024
- May 21, 2024
- June 4, 2024
- June 11, 2024
- June 25, 2024
- Contact: 215-576-5213
- Tuesday evening hours: 5 PM - 8 PM
- Alverthorpe Manor
Admission to the Pool
- Crestmont and Penbryn Pools:
- May 25 - 27, June 1 - 2, June 8 - 9, June 15 - 16: 12 PM - 7 PM
- June 22 - August 18: 11 AM - 9 PM
- August 19 - September 1: 11 AM - 8 PM
- September 2: 11 AM - 5 PM
Enforcement
Any violations of the pool rules will result in the removal of the individual(s) from the pool area for the day or denied entry. Multiple violations will result in expulsion from the pool permanently and removal of membership.
Abington Township has two pool facilities:
- Crestmont Pool located at 2595 Rubicam Avenue
- Penbryn Pool located at 200 Houston Avenue
Pool operating hours for Thursday, July 4, 2024, are 11 AM - 7 PM.
Pool facilities will open on Saturdays and Sundays beginning May 25, 2024, and for daily use beginning June 22, 2024. The pools will remain open through Labor Day, September 2, 2024. The hours of operation are as follows:
- May 25 - 27, June 1 - 2, June 8 - 9, June 15 - 16: 12 PM - 7 PM
- June 22 - August 18: 11 AM - 9 PM
- August 19 - September 1: 11 AM - 8 PM
- September 2: 11 AM - 5 PM
Please note: In the event of inclement weather the pools may open late or close early. If the weather permits, they may reopen. Please call the pool to check their status.
2024 Resident Fee Schedule
Please find below the Abington Township resident fee schedule for pool memberships. First time resident membership applicants will need to provide proof of residency at time of application. All memberships require an ID to enter the pools and completion of the Liability Waiver and Release form.
As of 2009 household will be defined as all those individuals occupying a single family dwelling. Everyone being considered as a household will need to prove by way of official documentation, that they reside at the address listed on the pool application. There is no maximum number of household members. After three (3) household members have signed up for a seasonal membership, each additional individual will be charged an additional fee.
Before April 15, 2024 | After April 15, 2024 | |
SEASON MEMBERSHIP | RESIDENTS | RESIDENTS |
Individual under 18 yrs of age | $85.00 | $110.00 |
Individual 18 yrs of age and older | $90.00 | $115.00 |
Household Permit (3 individuals occupying a single family dwelling, regardless of age) |
$190.00 | $220.00 |
Each additional person(s) | $10.00 | $10.00 |
Senior Citizen age 65 and over | $30.00 | $30.00 |
DAILY ADMISSION MEMBERSHIP for other than Season Pass Holders |
$25.00 | $35.00 |
Weekday Admission Fee |
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Under 18 years of age |
$4.00 | $4.00 |
18 years of age and older |
$5.00 | $5.00 |
Weekends and Holidays |
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Under 18 years of age |
$5.00 | $5.00 |
18 years of age and older |
$6.00 | $6.00 |
All fees paid at the pools are CASH ONLY. GUEST FEES (paid at pool): Resident memberships are allowed a maximum of five (5) guests per visit. A guest pass is included with a resident membership. Each guest must complete the Township’s General Liability and Release form before entry into the pool. Parent/Guardian must sign on behalf of youth guests. The form can be found online by clicking here or at the front desk. The form must be completed before EVERY visit. Guests are encouraged to bring proof of form submission to the pool. When completing the form, a resident can choose to have a receipt sent to their email. The receipt can be printed or displayed on a phone at the time of check in. The pricing below is for guests of residents. Non-resident members do not have guest privileges. Residents can bring residents and non-residents as guests to the pool. |
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Weekday Admission Fee | Resident/Non-Resident Guest Pricing | |
Under 18 years of age |
$5 R/$7 NR |
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18 years of age and older |
$6 R/$8 NR |
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Weekends and Holidays |
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Under 18 years of age |
$6 R/$8 NR |
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18 years of age and older |
$6 R/$8 NR |
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Evening Rate (after 5 PM) | Half Price |
2024 Non-Resident Fee Schedule
Non-resident season memberships are available for purchase. There will be no daily admission pass or guest privileges for non-residents. Please find below the Abington Township non-resident fee schedule. All memberships require an ID to enter the pools and completion of the Liability Waiver and Release form.
As of 2009 household will be defined as all those individuals occupying a single family dwelling. Everyone being considered as a household will need to prove by way of official documentation, that they reside at the address listed on the pool application. There is no maximum number of household members. After three (3) household members have signed up for a seasonal membership, each additional individual will be charged an additional fee.
SEASON MEMBERSHIP | NON-RESIDENTS |
Individual under 18 yrs of age | $160.00 |
Individual 18 yrs of age and older | $180.00 |
Household Permit (3 individuals occupying a single family dwelling, regardless of age) |
$360.00 |
Each additional person(s) | $30.00 |
Senior Citizen age 65 and over | $55.00 |
DAILY ADMISSION MEMBERSHIP for other than Season Pass Holders |
Not available |
GUEST PASSES |
Not available |
Household Membership
Senior Membership
Pool Individual or Daily Membership
Abington Township residents and non-residents can register and pay for use of Township pools online beginning on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Online registration is strongly encouraged. Residents and non-residents can also drop-off the completed registration form with payment and waivers to Alverthorpe Manor. To download the registration form and required waivers, please click here.
Abington Township residents, who are registering for the first time, will need to provide proof of residency when obtaining their ID. A license or government identification card will suffice. Additionally, first time members will need to have their photo taken in order to process their required ID card.
Online: Beginning Thursday, February 1, 2024
Registering online is the most convenient way to register for a pool membership. To register online:
- Click on this link and visit the Township of Abington's, Park and Recreation registration page
- Log in or create account
- Add to cart selected membership
- For instructions on how to register, please see the "Instructions for Registering" tab above.
- Pay for membership. If you already have an ID, you are all set. If you need an ID, plan a time to get an ID at Alverthorpe Manor or Ardsley Community Center.
- Head to the pool!
Drop-off Registration: Beginning Thursday, February 1, 2024
To download a pool registration application and required waivers, please click here.
Residents can drop-off registration and payment, as well as, obtain an ID at:
- Alverthorpe Manor
- Location: 515 Meetinghouse Road, Second Floor, Jenkintown, PA 19046
- Hours:
- Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM
- Saturday hours: 9 AM - 1 PM
- May 18, 2024
- June 22, 2024
- Contact: 215-576-5213
- Crestmont Clubhouse
- Location: 2592 Rubicam Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090
- Hours:
- Tuesday evening hours: 5 PM - 8 PM
- April 9, 2024
- May 21, 2024
- June 4, 2024
- June 11, 2024
- June 25, 2025
- Tuesday evening hours: 5 PM - 8 PM
- Contact: 215-576-5213
Identification Cards: Beginning Thursday, February 1, 2024
All members, both daily and seasonal, will be issued photo identification cards which must be shown for admission into pool area. Identification cards are not transferable. If a card is used by someone other than the authorized purchaser, it must be surrendered and no refund will be made. Lost cards must be reported immediately to the Pool Management. Cards should be retained from year to year and DO NOT expire. There is a fee of $5 to replace a lost ID card.
Residents can obtain an ID and show proof of residency at:
- Alverthorpe Manor
- Location: 515 Meetinghouse Road, Second Floor, Jenkintown, PA 19046
- Hours:
- Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM
- Saturday hours: 9 AM - 1 PM
- May 18, 2024
- June 22, 2024
- Contact: 215-576-5213
- Crestmont Clubhouse
- Location: 2595 Rubicam Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090
- Hours:
- Tuesday evening hours: 5 PM - 8 PM
- April 9, 2024
- May 21, 2024
- June 4, 2024
- June 11, 2024
- June 25, 2024
- Tuesday evening hours: 5 PM - 8 PM
- Contact: 215-576-5213
All pool members and guests must complete a Liability Waiver and Release before entry to the pool. To complete the release, please see instructions below:
Pool Member Instructions
Individuals registering for a pool membership online will be prompted to complete the waiver through the registration process. Individuals registering in person or by mail must list all individuals on your pool membership on the release. Any adult 18 years of age and older must sign where indicated on the release. Parent/Guardian must sign on behalf of each minor child. Click here to print the form.
Pool Guest Instructions
Each guest must complete the release before EVERY visit to the pool. Any adult 18 years of age and older must sign where indicated the release. Parent/Guardian must sign on behalf of each minor child. To fill out the form online, please click here. To print the form, please click here.
Guests are encouraged to bring proof of completion to the pool. When completing the release, a guest can choose to have a receipt sent to their email. The receipt can be printed or displayed on a phone at the time of check in.
Membership Information
Pool Guest Information
Guest Policy
GUEST FEES (paid at pool) A maximum of five (5) guests will be allowed per visit per resident membership. A guest pass is included with a resident membership. Non-resident members do not have guest privileges. Each guest must complete the Township’s General Liability and Release before entry into the pool. Parent/Guardian must sign on behalf of youth guests. Click here to complete guest waiver or at the front desk. The release must be completed before EVERY visit.
Guests are encouraged to bring proof of completion of the release to the pool. When completing the release, a resident can choose to have a receipt sent to their email. The receipt can be printed or displayed on a phone at the time of check in.
Please note, non-resident memberships do not have guest privileges. Only residents can bring guests. The pricing below is for each resident or non-resident guests of resident members.
Weekdays | Resident | Non-Resident |
Under 18 years | $5.00 | $7.00 |
18 Years or older | $6.00 | $8.00 |
Weekends & Holidays | Resident | Non-Resident |
Under 18 years | $6.00 | $8.00 |
18 years or older | $6.00 | $8.00 |
Evening Rate (after 5 PM) | Half Price | Half Price |
As always, pool IDs can be obtained by visiting the Alverthorpe Manor Parks and Recreation office located at 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046, from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Identification Cards
All members will be issued photo identification cards which must be shown for admission into the pool area. Identification cards are not transferable. If a card is used by someone other than the authorized purchaser, it must be surrendered and no refund will be made. Lost cards must be reported immediately to the Pool Management. Cards should be retained from year to year and DO NOT expire.
Getting a Photo ID
A photo ID can be created at Alverthorpe Manor and Crestmont Clubhouse.
If you have registered for the first time as a resident or non-resident, you will need to obtain an ID at one of the locations below. Residents must bring proof of residency. A license or government identification card will suffice.
- Alverthorpe Manor
- Location: 515 Meetinghouse Road, Second Floor, Jenkintown, PA 19046
- Hours:
- Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM
- Saturday hours: 9 AM - 1 PM
- May 18, 2024
- June 22, 2024
- Contact: 215-576-5213
- Crestmont Clubhouse
- Location: 2595 Rubicam Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090
- Hours:
- Tuesday evening hours: 5 PM - 8 PM
- April 9, 2024
- May 21, 2024
- June 4, 2024
- June 11, 2024
- June 25, 2024
- Tuesday evening hours: 5 PM - 8 PM
- Contact: 215-576-5213
Replacement Card
To receive a replacement card there will be a charge of $5.00. All pool memberships are good only for the current swimming season and must be renewed each season.
Before entry into the pool all residents and guests will need to complete the Township’s General Liability and Release form.
- EVERYONE JOINING THE POOL FOR THE FIRST TIME MUST BE PRESENT TO HAVE A PHOTO ID MADE. NO ENTRANCE WILL BE GRANTED TO THE POOLS WITHOUT THE PARKS & RECREATION ISSUED PHOTO ID. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- All children under the age of 12 years old are required to have someone 18 years or older accompany the child at all times while in the pool complex. Additionally, all day care or day camp organizations will be required to provide a minimum counselor/camper ratio of 1 to 9 while utilizing the pool facilities.
- All bathers, including babies, must wear bathing suits in both swimming and wading pools.
- Any child that is not potty-trained must wear swim pants under their bathing suit and is permitted only in the baby pool.
- Any person showing evidence of skin disease, sore or inflamed eyes, cold, nasal, or ear discharge, open blisters or cuts, shall be refused admittance.
- Only preschool children are allowed in the wading pool.
- No inflatable water paraphernalia, toys, balls, flotation devices, snorkels, face masks, fins and the like, will be allowed within the pool area.
- Walk while within the pool area (on deck and grass). No one allowed in the water when the lifeguard is not on duty.
- Dressing and undressing will be done in locker room only for those who choose not to come to the pool clothed to swim.
- All food and beverages will be served and consumed only within designated areas.
- Smoking is not permitted anywhere on pool grounds.
- The Pool Management will not be responsible for personal property brought into area.
- Diving Board Rules: No handstand dives, nor seat dives. Only one person is allowed on the board at one time.
- The Pool Management may restrict access to the pool when maximum occupancy has been met.
- No ball or tag playing in the immediate pool area.
- No dunking, running dives, snapping towels, or excessive splashing will be permitted in the pool area.
- Chewing gum is prohibited in the pool area.
- No glass or metal containers may be brought within the pool area.
- No alcoholic beverages allowed.
- Baby carriages or strollers are allowed in wading pool area only. Playpens will be allowed in designated area only.
- No wrestling, running, ball playing, or other similar activities shall be permitted in the pool area.
- Gambling, vulgarity, and other objectionable conduct will result in discipline by Pool Management.
- No pets or animals.
- No blowing of horns or loitering in the parking area.
- No roughness, rowdiness, profanity, or other conduct affecting the safety and comfort of others.
- Talking to lifeguards while on duty is strictly prohibited.
- The pool area is subject to closures, if additional cleaning is needed.
- Be respectful of others' personal space.
- Social distancing recommended, when possible.
Enforcement of Rules and Regulations
- Pool privileges may be revoked for failure to comply with all sanitary and safety rules, as well as other regulations herein specified.
- The Parks and Recreation Department may close or limit the swimming facilities or establish such additional rules and regulations whenever, in its judgment, such action is deemed necessary to desirable for the protection of health or safety or such persons entitled to use such facilities.
- In addition, Ordinance 115-1, which sets forth all rules and regulations for Abington Township Parks and Playgrounds, shall be in effect at all times.
Located in the pre-school area of Alverthorpe Park, this facility is available to Abington Township residents 5 years of age or under at no charge. The wading pool will open on June 15, 2024. The pool will remain open through Labor Day, September 2, 2024. The hours of operation are from 11 AM to 5 PM daily.
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