Dix Hills Pool Opening July 4th Weekend To Huntington Residents

HUNTINGTON, NY—The Dix Hills Pool will be open to Huntington residents starting this July 4th weekend from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. by reservation only, according to Huntington officials. The pool area will be limited to just 150 people with no more than 70 people in the water, properly socially distanced, at any one time.

Only town residents and members of the Half Hollow Hills, Commack and Cold Spring Harbor School Districts may register for a time slot when they will be allowed into the pool, to ensure social distancing, town officials said.

An ID will be required when entering the pool to prove residency. Residents will use the Rectrac online scheduling program to reserve family's swim sessions. Go to https://www.tohparks.net, at the top, go to the 'POOL ADMISSION' tab, and select a date. For those who have trouble using Rectrac online program, phone assistance will be available by calling the Dix Hills Park staff at (631) 462-5883.

DAILY SAFETY PROTOCOL

All staff must have their temperature taken and be asked whether he/she had:

(1) COVID-19 symptoms in past 14 days;

(2) Positive COVID-19 test in the past 14 days; and / or

(3) Close or proximate contact with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 case in the past 14 days. Responses must be reviewed and documented daily.

If staff are showing any of the symptoms of COVID-19, they have a fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, or other symptoms listed by the CDC; they think they could have COVID-19, they have tested positive for COVID-19, they are awaiting the results of testing for COVID-19, or they have been in close contact with anyone in the 4 categories above, they will be denied entry.

- Lifeguards must wear masks if within 6 feet of residents, or going on a break in a common area.

- Masks are never to worn in water by swimmers or guards.

- Practices implemented to maintain social distancing in small areas, such as bathrooms and breakrooms

- Have ample hand sanitizer and sun screen on hand for pool patrons

- Everyone entering the pool area must wear a mask that must be on if within 6 feet of others.

POOL FURNITURE

Furniture will be available to families “on demand.” This will allow us to control the use of our lounge chairs, and make it easier to track and sanitize. However, town officials are encouraging families to bring their own pool furniture and blankets for seating.

CLEANING AND SANITIZING

The pool area, common touch areas and bathrooms will be cleaned and sanitized regularly and frequently, as per Suffolk County Dept. of Health guidelines. Ongoing attention will be paid to the cleanliness of the bathrooms.

FOOD & REFRESHMENTS

The pool concession stand with be open with their foods, snacks and nonalcoholic beverages.

FEES

All fees will remain the same, although because of lack of resident’s ability to access new recreation cards, no recreation card will be required, simply a license showing proof of residency will suffice.

Pool Admission Fees

- Children (under 13) W/ID - $5.50

- Teens (13 - 17) W/ID - $6.00

- Adults (18 and older) W/ID - $7.00

- Sr. Citizen / Disabled W/ID - $4.50

- $250 Family Pool Pass

- $100 Individual Pool Pass

- $50 Senior Pool Pass