Ambler YMCA

Only members 18+ who are pool pass holders can bring guests to the pool. No day passes are available unless you are a paid guest of an outdoor pool pass holder.

Guests ages 2 and up are charged a $12 fee per visit and must present valid ID. Guest passes are only sold at the Membership Desk, and not available online or at the outdoor check-in station. Guest pass purchases are non-refundable and must be used on the day purchased.

Waivers must be signed by guests at the time of registration for the passes. Guests must present the receipt given at the time of purchase to enter the pool.

Guest passes are available throughout pool operating hours Monday-Friday. On weekends, guest passes are only sold prior to 5:00 PM. No guest passes will be sold on holidays including: Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day.

Due to capacity restrictions, guest pass policy subject to change

Refunds will not be provided for any outdoor pool pass purchases.

There will be no proration for pricing of outdoor pool passes. Pricing will be the same regardless of when the pass is purchased.

Outdoor pool pass holders must have active membership at one of the Greater Philadelphia Y branches (PhilaYatHome Virtual Members are excluded). There is no option to purchase a pool pass without a membership.

If there is thunder or lightning, all pools and decks will be cleared immediately. We will reopen pools 30 minutes after the last sight of lightning or sound of thunder.

Please enter and exit through the pool gates. Bathrooms and showers are open. Only swim diapers are permitted in the pool. 

Coolers and outside food are allowed. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Smoking, vaping, and glass containers are not permitted.

All swimmers 16 and under must be swim tested and banded. Two tests are available – a shallow water test and a deep water test. Please see an off-duty lifeguard if your child wants to take the swim test.

Children 12 and under who cannot pass either swim test will be required to wear a flotation device. Members 13-16 years old who cannot pass either swim test can get a red band, but do not need a life jacket.

Children 6 and under must be accompanied in the water by an adult even after successful completion of the shallow or deep water test. Those who do not wish to take the swim test can enter the pool with a floatation device and must have an adult in water with them at all times.

Please bring Coast Guard-approved flotation for all non-swimmers or those whose do not wish to take the swim test. These can include lifejackets and puddle jumpers. Nothing inflatable will be permitted for use as a flotation device.

A very limited number of flotation devices will be available. Flotation devices are not a substitute for adequate supervision. Infant floatation devices that can be sat in are not permitted.

We will have two slides available this summer for pool pass holders. Children who wish to ride the slides must have a green swim band and be at least 44 inches tall to ride the blue slide, and 51 inches tall to ride the red slide.

There will be no mermaid tails, water guns, or blow up toys permitted at the outdoor pool.

As an outdoor pool pass holder, you have access to four outdoor pool locations.

*Pass holders must maintain an active YMCA membership to use the outdoor pools. If you cancel or suspend your membership at any time, your pool pass will be canceled.

The Y will provide financial assistance for the purchase of outdoor pool passes. The maximum adjustment for those who qualify will be 50%.

Members who qualify for a program discount through their insurance will receive the standard discount of 25% on a pool membership.