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Carter Park Pool
| Admission Fee | $4.00/person Mon - Fri $7.00/person Sat, Sun, & Holidays |
| Documents |
Pool Financial Assistance Form 2018 |
| Other Link | Pool Pass Application (Available April 1) |
Features
- Public Restrooms (optional)
- Swimming Pool (optional)
Carter Park Pool is closed for the season.
Description
The Carter Park Pool is a junior Olympic-sized swimming pool (25 meters) with a separate kiddie pool for small children. The pool is open to Ashland residents and non-residents. Annual pool memberships are available for purchase at Town Hall, or a daily, per-person entry fee can be purchased at the gate. Financial assistance for pool memberships is available for qualified applicants.
Pool Season
| First Day of 2018 Season | May 26 |
| Weekends / Holidays Only | May 26 - June 16 |
| Daily Operation | June 17 - September 3 |
| Last Day of 2018 Season | September 3 |
Season Passes
| April 1 - April 30, 2018 | Individual | Family | Senior (60+) | Caregiver |
| Ashland Residents | $95 | $190 | $75 | $25 |
| Non-Residents | $135 | $225 | $85 | $50 |
| May 1 - July 15, 2018 | ||||
| Ashland Residents | $110 | $220 | $85 | $35 |
| Non-Residents | $150 | $260 | $100 | $65 |
| On or After July 16, 2018 | ||||
| Ashland Residents | $55 | $110 | $42.50 | $15 |
| Non-Residents | $75 | $130 | $50 | $30 |
Early Bird Special
In order to receive the early bird discount, payment must be received on or before April 30th.
Payment methods
Patrons may use cash, debit card, check, or credit card to purchase a pool pass at Town Hall. However, if a credit card is used, a 4.5% fee will be added to the total cost of the pool pass. Only Visa and Master Card will be accepted at Town Hall.
Cash is the only form of currency accepted at Carter Park Pool.
Pool Pass Scholarships
Income-based financial aid is available to qualified Ashland residents for pool passes. Scholarships are available to heads of households (age 18 and over) and all family members meeting eligibility criteria (see the application above for more information). Recipients of pool pass scholarships will have maximum annual income as follows:
| Household Size | 50% Scholarship | 100% Scholarship |
| 1 | $18,210 | $12,140 |
| 2 | $24,690 | $16,460 |
| 3 | $31,170 | $20,780 |
| 4 | $37,650 | $25,100 |
| 5 | $44,130 | $29,420 |
| 6 | $50,610 | $33,740 |
| 7 | $57,090 | $38,060 |
| 8 | $63,570 | $42,380 |
Pool Parties
Carter Park Pool can be reserved for private events from 8-11 PM every day but Friday, and it can be reserved for a private event from 9-11 PM on Fridays. Please contact the pool manager by phone at 798-2520 or by email for details and scheduling. The pool manager's email address is, as follows: Anthony Crews. The pool reservation form can be found in the documents section near the top of this page.
Swimming and Water Safety Lessons
Swim lessons are taught by Red Cross-certified Water Safety Instructors. Lessons are $45/person for pool pass holders and $60/person for students without a pool pass. To fill out an application, click on the following link: Swim and Water Safety Lessons Application.
Lesson Groups
| Parent / Child | Ages 6 months - 3 years |
| Preschool | Ages 3 - 5 |
| Learn to Swim Program (LTS) | Ages 6+ |
| Adult | Ages 14+ |
2017 Sessions
| Session 1 | June 19 - 29 | Monday - Thursday |
| Session 2 (Sold out) | July 10 - 20 ( Sold out) | Monday - Thursday (Sold Out) |
| Session 3 | July 24 - August 3 | Monday - Thursday |
| Session 4 | August 7 - 17 | Monday - Thursday |
Lesson Schedule
| Time | Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 |
| 9 - 9:45 AM | Adult Basics | Parent & Child | Adult Basics | Parent & Child |
| 9:45 - 10:30 AM | Preschool | Preschool | Preschool | Preschool |
| 10:30 - 11:15 AM | LTS 1 | LTS 2 | LTS 3 | LTS 4 |
| 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM | LTS 3 | LTS 4 | LTS 5 | LTS 6 |
Swim Team
The Ashland Barracudas swim team practices and competes at Carter Park Pool. For more information, check out the Ashland Swim Team's website: www.ashlandswim.com Or, contact Kevin Trent via email. Here is a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Ashland Swim Team: Swim Team FAQs.