The Water's Fine: Belmont's Underwood Pool Opens

Joci Phillips gave up a job at a wealth management company to return to a place she knows very well: The Underwood Pool where she has been a life guard since she was a teen. 

(Actually, Belmont resident Phillips is also returning to grad school at Lesley University seeking her MA in education.)

And she and her fellow guards were busy yesterday, Friday, June 21 – which happened to be the first day of summer – as the pool opened for the 2013 season to celebrate its 101st year.

Joci and the Lifeguards in their red suits are ready to welcome residents to the pool for the season lasting until Sept. 2.

This Sunday, June 23, will be the pool's Summer Blast-Off Party from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The pool's schedule is:

June 24 to Aug. 17

Monday - Thursday, 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Friday, 10 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Aug. 18 to Sept. 1

Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 2

Noon to 4 p.m. 

Resident membership cost is $210 for families, $140 for adults and $100 for children. For membership purposes a family will consist of two adults (parents) and a maximum of four children. For families with more than four children there will be an additional fee of $10 per child. In these instances, birth certificates will be required for all children in the family to prove relationship. 

But get your membership now; the price will be going up as of July 1.

Memberships can only be purchased in the Recreation Office, located in the Homer Building in the Town Hall complex on Moore Street, or online here.

Day passes – $10 for adults and $5 for children – can be purchased at the pool and are payable by check only and proof of Belmont residency is required.

In addition, there are swimming lessons for children as young as four. They are $58 per session which lasts a week.