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Carter Park Pool
| Admission Fee | $5.00/person Mon - Fri $9.00/person Sat, Sun, & Holidays; $4.00/daycare attendee but call the pool for details. |
| Documents |
Caregiver Pass Information and FAQs 2020 Pool Punch Pass Application 2020 Pool Pass Application(es) 2020 Pool Punch Pass Application(es) |
| Other Link | Pool Pass Application (Available April 1) |
Features
- Concessions (optional)
- Public Restrooms (optional)
- Swimming Pool (optional)
Description
The Carter Park Pool is an eight lane 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. A new membership system using key tags instead of membership cards was implemented during the 2019 season. Memberships tentatively go on sale May 1st.
Pool Season
| First Day of 2020 Season | TBD |
| Weekends / Holidays Only | TBD |
| Daily Operation | TBD |
| Last Day of 2020 Season | TBD |
Season Passes
| April 1 - April 30, 2020 | Individual | Family | Senior (60+) | Caregiver |
| Ashland Residents | $120 | $239 | $95 | $32 |
| Non-Residents | $170 | $284 | $107 | $63 |
| May 1 - July 15, 2020 | ||||
| Ashland Residents | $139 | $277 | $107 | $44 |
| Non-Residents | $189 | $328 | $126 | $82 |
| On or After July 16, 2020 | ||||
| Ashland Residents | $69 | $139 | $54 | $22 |
| Non-Residents | $95 | $164 | $63 | $41 |
Early Bird Special
In order to receive the early bird discount, payment must be received on or before May 31st.
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 and credit card payments are accepted at Carter Park Pool.
Ten-Pass Pack
Patrons may also purchase a Ten-Pass Pack for $45 at Town Hall or Carter Park Pool. A Ten Pass Pack comprises of ten visits to Carter Park Pool.
Concessions
Do you get hungry after a few hours of swimming at Carter Park Pool? Food may now be purchased at Carter Park Pool. The concession building is open from 11:30 AM to 6:30 PM every day the pool is open.
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 | $19,140 | $12,760 |
| 2 | $25,860 | $17,240 |
| 3 | $32,580 | $21,720 |
| 4 | $39,300 | $26,200 |
| 5 | $46,020 | $30,680 |
| 6 | $52,740 | $35,160 |
| 7 | $59,460 | $39,640 |
| 8 | $66,180 | $44,120 |
Pool Parties
Carter Park Pool can be reserved for private events from 8-11 PM every day . Please contact the pool manager 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
Starting in 2018, the Patrick Henry YMCA began administering swim lessons at Carter Park Pool.
Swim Lessons
•Please visit their website for swim level descriptions, dates and more information: www.ymcarichmond.org
Morning Lessons: June, July, August
Preschool: 9a-9:30a; 10:25a-10:55a
Beginner: 9:50a-10:20a
Intermediate: 11a-11:45a
Evening Lessons: June, July, August
Preschool: 5:25p-5:55p and 6p-6:30p
Beginner: 6:35p-7:05p
Intermediate: 6:35p-7:20p
Water Fitness
• FREE to Carter Park pool members and guests
Dates & Times for 2020 TBD
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.