Morristown's Burnham Park Pool Opens Soon – Here’s What You Should Know

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Get ready to dive in—Memorial Day Weekend marks the start of the 2025 season at Burnham Park Pool in Morristown.

It's time to grab your sunscreen because the town shared opening hours this week, and reminded swimmers that they must have renewed or purchased their memberships before jumping in (for those five years old and older).

Click here for a pool membership application. There are different rates for Town of Morristown residents and non-residents, and guest passes are also available for purchase.

The membership categories are as follows:

• Family: Includes up to two adults and unmarried children (natural or adopted) of the same immediate family, residing in the same household and under 17 years of age as of the season’s opening day. Family memberships may also include children up to 22 years old who are living in the same household and are currently enrolled in a full-time college or vocational program.
• Couple: Includes two adults, married or unmarried, with or without children under 5 years old, who reside in the same household.
• Youth: For individuals aged 5–17 as of the season’s opening day.
• Adult: For individuals aged 18–59 as of the season’s opening day.
• Senior: For individuals 60 years old or older as of the season’s opening day.
• Guest: A non-member who must be accompanied by a member to enter the pool. Each membership (not individual member) is allowed up to 4 paid guests per day.

The Burnham Park Pool (at Mendham Road and Scherzer Way) will be open Saturday, Sunday, and Monday that weekend. Here are the hours:

• May 24: 11:00am - 7:00pm
• May 25: 11:00am - 6:00pm
• May 26: 11:00am - 6:00pm
• May 31: 11:00am - 7:00pm
• June 1: 11:00am - 6:00pm
• June 7: 11:00am - 7:00pm
• June 8: 11:00am - 6:00pm
• June 14: 11:00am - 7:00pm
• June 15: 11:00am - 6:00pm
• June 21: 11:00am - 7:00pm
• June 22: 11:00am - 6:00pm

The facilities include a main pool, dive tank, wading pool, training pool, playground, concession stand, sand area, and restrooms. Additionally, the pool hosts swim lessons and a "Bookmobile" event every Wednesday.

Poppy’s Poolside Concession offers a variety of snacks, including hot dogs, crispy french fries, gooey grilled cheese, chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, kids’ meals, drinks, and sweet treats like cookies, candy, and ice pops—and more.

Here are this year's membership prices (Town resident/non-Morristown resident):

• Family: $265/$380
• Babysitter (available for purchase with family membership): $110/$110
• Couple: $230/$340
• Youth (ages 5-17): $125/$150
• Adult (ages 18-59): $165/$245
• Senior (ages 60 and up): $65/$105

Replacement pool ID cards are $10 per card.