Lawrence YMCA Pool Schedule
Schedule is subject to change for program needs or rentals. For more information, contact the Front Desk Welcome Center at 978-686-6191.
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |||||||||||||||
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| Morning | YMCA Closed | 6:00am-2:30pm | 6:00am-2:30pm | 6:00am-9:30am | 6:00am-9:30am | 6:00am-2:30pm | 9:00am-11:30am Lap Swim (2 lanes) | ||||||||||||||
| Afternoon | YMCA Closed | 6:00am-2:30pm | 6:00am-2:30pm | 11:30am-2:30pm | 11:30am-2:30pm | 6:00am-2:30pm Lap Swim (6 lanes) | |||||||||||||||
| Evening | YMCA Closed | 5:00pm-8:00pm Lap Swim (4 lanes) | 5:00pm-7:30pm Family Swim | 7:00pm-8:00pm Lap Swim (4 lanes) | 6:30pm-8:00pm Family Swim | 5:30pm-8:00pm Lap Swim (3 lanes) | 7:00pm-8:00pm Lap Swim (4 lanes) | 6:30pm-8:00pm Family Swim | 5:30pm-8:00pm Lap Swim (3 lanes) | ||||||||||||
Activity Descriptions
Open/Family Swim!
- Designated for all ages! Typically held in the Teaching Pool and Shallow/Well area of the Family Pool.
- Swim, splash, blow bubbles, float on a noodle and have fun in our Family Pool Shallow and Teaching Pool space during Family/Open Swim! Family Swim is a great way to spend an afternoon or evening together while:
- Building water skills and water confidence in a safe environment.
- Practice your swimming outside of swim lessons!
- Burn some energy and get some exercise!
- Spend some fun time together!
Please review pool rules below for specific rules and policies related to Family/Open Swim.
Lap Swim!
- Designated for swimmers ages 13+*
- Swim laps, water walk, build your endurance or work on your swim strokes in our Family Pool lanes and Lap Pool! Lap swim space is used for general exercise.
*Please review pool rules below for specific rules and policies related to Lap Swim.
Additional Info
Pool Rules
- LIFEGUARD IS IN CHARGE AT ALL TIMES.
- A full, cleansing shower must be taken by all swimmers before entering the pool due to state health codes.
- No cell phones allowed on deck, members may not use their cell phones in the pool area, including texting.
- All bandages must be removed before entering the pool.
- Be considerate and not wear street shoes on the pool deck at any time.
- Strollers are not allowed on the pool decks at any time.
- No Diving, except from the deep end of the pool.
- No flips, twists, or backwards jumps off the side of pool.
- Jumping must be done in 4 feet or deeper water.
- No Running in the pool area at any time.
- No Horseplay. Ex: riding on shoulders, wrestling, throwing children
- No walking in gutters.
- No hanging on lane lines or buoy lines.
- During Family or Teen swim only noodles may be used apart from floatation
- No noodles allowed in the deep end.
- Adults may use kick boards and pull buoys during Adult Lap.
- You must be 14 years or older to attend Adult Lap.
- Members 13 years old and over may attend the recreational swims by themselves if they have passed the deep end test.
- Any swimmers who are 7 – 12 years old and have passed the deep end test may be in the pool alone, however, an adult or parent must remain in the pool area.
- Any non-swimmer under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult or parent in the water with them at all times
- Any child who is 6 or under, regardless of swimming ability must have an adult or parent in the water with them at all times
- If a child is wearing a flotation device a parent must be in the water at all times with the child.
- All non-swimmers must remain in the shallow end regardless of age.
- No jeans, pants, or cut-off shorts, appropriate swimwear please.
Weather Policies
The Merrimack Valley YMCA is dedicated to the safety and well-being of our members and program participants. Your family’s health and well-being is our primary concern. That’s why we adhere to the following safety procedures when thunder, lightning and other signs of inclement weather strike near one of our pools (both indoor and outdoor). These procedures are recommended by YMCA of the USA, The National Lightning Safety Institute and our local insurance provider Redwoods.
- When thunder or lightning is first noticed, pool activities will be suspended and all aquatic areas will be evacuated until 30 minutes after the last sign of thunder or lightning. The distance from a facility to an approaching thunderstorm can be five to eight miles away, but lightning can strike from a much farther distance.
- The entire pool area, including the pool deck, will be closed. Current policies are based on best practices identified by the YMCA of the USA, The National Lightning Safety Institute and our local insurance provider Redwoods and require that the entire aquatics area be closed.
“Indoor pool facilities are connected to a much larger surface area through underground water pipes, gas lines, and electric and telephone wiring. If lightning strikes the ground anywhere on this metallic network, it may induce shocks elsewhere. It is recommended to wait at least 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder before resuming aquatic activities.” – National Lightning Institute
- All programs will be cancelled, including swim lessons and water aerobics classes. We will do our best to keep participants notified to any changes as soon as they happen. We monitor storms in real time, please monitor your emails. In the event of a paid program cancellation, a credit will be applied to the account.
- The pool area will be reopened 30 minutes after the last sign of thunder or lightning.
Thank you for your understanding. We strive to provide a safe and enjoyable facility for our members.
Track Your Progress
Distance | Yards | Miles |
1 Lap | 50 yards | - |
2 Laps | 100 yards | - |
9 Laps | 450 yards | 1/4 mile |
18 Laps | 900 yards | 1/2 mile |
36 Laps | 1800 yards | 1 mile |
1 Lap = down and back |
