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Hard'ack Pool General Information (Summer Season)

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Hard'ack Pool is located at 179 Congress Street. The pool features a zero entry area with water jets and a play feature. There is a diving board and corkscrew water slide! Another area of the pool features six lap lanes with lane lines. The water is heated to around 82 degrees year-round. Visitors can access locker rooms, concession area and pro-shop when they enter our pool house lobby. There is ample deck space, lounge chairs to relax by the pool, and a few picnic tables.

The pool is a hub of activity all year long. During the Fall and Winter (mid-September to mid-May) when the dome is up and the interior is warm and lighted we offer lap swimming, swim lessons, unique group exercise classes, competitive swim team and family swim. We offer Red Cross classes for lifeguards and swim instructors. Visitors can even pay to host a poolside birthday party. During the late Spring into Summer (late May to mid-September) the dome comes down and the slide opens! We continue to offer all the regular programming but the open hours are extended into the evening.

The Pool Schedule changes weekly, so please find the latest hours on this site, on the Hard'ack Pool Facebook Page (HERE), call the pool directly at 802-752-2178 or pick up a printed schedule at the pool.

Everyone entering the facility pays an admission fee, whether swimming or not.

Public Day-use Fee
$7 / St. Albans City & Town Residents
$14 / All Other Visitors
Senior Discount 50%
Children under 1yr, FREE

Aquatic Fitness Classes
$10 / St. Albans City & Town Residents
$15 / Non-Residents
Senior Discount 50%

Membership
Seasonal and Annual Memberships to Hard'ack Pool are available for purchase on-site at Hard'ack Pool. Memberships include access to all public swim sessions and 50% of fitness classes. Family memberships allow up to six members in the same household to use the pool facilities on that membership. Rates for Fall 2024 through Summer 2025 will be posted in early September 2024.


A typical summer schedule might look like this:


Monday 
5:30-7:30am Adult Lap Swim 
7:30–10:00am Swim Team 
10:00am-12:00pm Swim Lessons 
12:30-5:00pm Public Swim 
5:30-7:00pm Swim Lessons 
7:00-9:00pm Adult Lap Swim 
7:00-9:00pm Family Swim  

Tuesday
7:30–10:00am Swim Team 
10:00am-12:00pm Swim Lessons 
12:30-4:00pm Public Swim 
4:00-9:00pm Swim Meet

Wednesday
5:30-7:30am Adult Lap Swim 
7:30–10:00am Swim Team 
10:00am-12:00pm Swim Lessons 
12:30-5:00pm Public Swim 
5:30-7:00pm Swim Lessons 
7:00-9:00pm Adult Lap Swim 
7:00-9:00pm Family Swim 

Thursday
7:30–10:00am Swim Team 
10:00am-12:00pm Swim Lessons 
12:30-5:00pm Public Swim

Friday
5:30-7:30am Adult Lap Swim 
7:30–10:00am Swim Team 
10:00am-12:00pm Swim Lessons 
12:30-5:00pm Public Swim 
5:30-7:00pm Swim Lessons 
7:00-9:00pm Adult Lap Swim 
7:00-9:00pm Family Swim 

Saturday   
11:00am–12:00pm Adult Lap Swim 
12:30–5:00pm Public Swim 

Sunday
11:00am–12:00pm Adult Lap Swim 
12:30–5:00pm Public Swim

Weekly Schedule Posted on Facebook Here


Follow these links to learn about LessonsClasses and FAQs.


Important Pool Rules
General Rules
* No running on the pool deck
* No diving (only allowed in the diving well)
* There is an adult swim break every hour (15 min)
* Only patrons 18 years and older, or 1 and under (with an adult) are allowed to swim during adult swim
* Lifejackets are allowed if they are coast guard approved, and must be accompanied by an adult within arms reach at all times in the shallow end of the pool
* Lifeguards will signal the start or end of a session with a long whistle
* No splashing others
* No floatation devices
* No pool toys, balls, snorkels
* Keep hands to yourself at all times
* No hanging on others backs or shoulders
* When jumping, must be straight in and feet first
* No jumping in backwards, sideways or spins
* No glass containers or alcoholic beverages
* No smoking or vaping on the property
* Do not talk to the lifeguards while they are in the chair unless there is an emergency
* Keep hands out of skimmers
* Do not hang on the ladders, they are only for getting in or out of the pool only
* If a lifeguard blows 1 short whistle give them your attention
* No excessive breath holding in water
* Swim team blocks are off limits
* No persons with serious infection are allowed into the water.
* All babies must wear a swim diaper (we sell them at the front desk)
* Pets are not allowed


Diving Board Rules
* All users under 16 years of age must pass a swim test prior to using the diving board
* No Spins or Flips
* Only ONE bounce on the board
* Only ONE person allowed on the diving board at a time
* Jump or Dive straight off the diving board
* Once you’re in the water please surface immediately and swim to the closest ladder
* You may jump off the diving board once the person before you is at the ladder
* When entering the water hands must be above your head when diving (NO Sailor dives).
* Do not hang on the bars of the diving board


Slide Rules
* All users under 16 years of age must pass a swim test prior to using the slide
* 1 person on the slide at a time
* Feet first only on back
* No spinning or stopping
* No flotation devices allowed
* After use, please exit the pool using the ladder
* Do not begin to use the slide until the water is free of people (must be fully exited from the water)
* No horseplay on the stairs