Needham Pools At Rosemary Rec Complex To Open At End Of July

NEEDHAM, MA — The Pools at Rosemary Recreation Complex in Needham will open the last week of July for Needham residents only. The pools will be open from Tuesday – Sunday with specific time slots available. Preregistration will be required for each time slot.

This season has some new rules to limit the possible spread of the coronavirus. The diving board, slides, and spray deck will remain closed. Food will not be permitted in the facility and there will be no vending machine items or ice cream available for purchase.

Bath houses and the larger locker rooms will also be closed and registered members should arrive at the pools already in their swimwear and ready to take a cleansing shower at one of our outdoor shower towers. Family changing rooms will be open.

Face coverings will be required for entry and must be worn at all time while not in the water.

Members of the Pools at Rosemary Recreation Complex will have first access to register for time slots and pay no additional fees to reserve a time slot. Non-Members will have access to available spots after the initial 'Members only' period and pay a fee of $5.00 per person entering the facility, regardless of age. Preregistration is required. The reservation must list every person that will be attending during the registered time slot and photo id will be checked during check in.

Park and Recreation has worked closely with the Needham Public Health Department to ensure all state guidance is met to operate safely. Cleaning times for the facility have been built in between each time slot. The full extent of protocols and procedures that will be followed this summer will be posted on the Park and Recreation website.