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Seasonal permits for family and individuals can be purchased through CommunityPass. Daily rates for Township residents and guests are also available. Programs offered are swimming lessons, water aerobics, and public open swimming. The ESCC pool complex has a snack bar and the historic Trenton Bath Houses.

All registrations for access to the Ewing Community Pool System are to be done using Community Pass. If you require assistance, staff can assist you with a computer set up for that purpose at the Rec Center. Fees are listed on the schedules.

Pool Rules

Ewing Senior and Community Center Pool Rules

Everyone must follow all pool rules. The pool staff and lifeguards will enforce the rules. People not following rules may be asked to sit out of pool, suspended from the pool for a period of time or removed for the season. People who fight at the pool will be automatically removed for the season.
Everyone entering the pool complex must show a photo ID with their current address and purchase a daily pass or show season pass. Non-Residents must be with an Ewing resident or pool member to be eligible to purchase a daily pass. People using the pool must be season or daily pass holders, paying guests, part of a camp or other paying group.
Pool members and/or Ewing residents may bring up to 5 guests per family.
For families purchasing a seasonal pool pass, all adults 18 & over must show photo ID to verify home address and age. Only family members living at one address can be on the same pass.
Ewing Township seasonal pool system pass is good for ESCC & HCC pools.
Health-related changes may occur at any time.
PEOPLE PAYING DAILY FEES CAN APPLY THAT MONEY TO A FULL SEASON MEMBERSHIP PASS. IT CANNOT BE APPLIED TO PARTIAL SEASON MEMBERSHIP PASS.
No running on the pool deck. No hanging on ropes. Pool toys, balls, may be used if the pool is not crowded and lifeguards allow them, and people are using them in a safe manner.
Dive only in designated areas. No jumping in the pool backwards. No running jumps.
No eating food or drinks in the pool area except bottled water. Bottles must be plastic, no glass containers. Food can be eaten at the snack bar area only.
Snack bar hours are 12:00pm to 7:00pm and may close earlier.
No smoking in the pool area. Smoking cannot take place within 100 feet of the pool complex.
An adult, 18 or over, must accompany children 15 and under. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult 18 or over into the water and stay at arms-length at all times. Adults entering the pool only to supervise their children and not use the pool, may pay the same price as the child and wear a wristband which indicates they are not using the pool.
No inappropriate swimwear is allowed.
The pool will close during electrical storms. The pool automatically closes for 30 minutes after lightning or thunder. Everyone must leave the deck area.
The pool may close early for weather, emergency, system breakdowns or lack of attendance. In weather or emergency cases, refunds may be given if people are at pool less than 45 minutes. Refunds are not given for people being asked to leave the pool area for poor behavior. Refunds will be reviewed by staff on a case-by-case basis.
No alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs are allowed on the Ewing Township property.
Lap lanes are for lap swimmers first. Free swimming in lap lanes is permitted if the lane is not being used. Two swimmers can use a lap lane at the same time.
No chairs permitted near the edge of the pool.
Children who are not potty trained must wear a swim diaper. NO DISPOSABLE DIAPERS ALLOWED.
Small flotation devices are permitted at the discretion of the lifeguards. No large floatation devices are allowed.
Swimmers under 14 must pass a swim test to swim in the deep end. Swimmers will be given a wrist/ankle band that must be worn.
Pool patrons will be allowed in the Ewing Rec. Dept. trailer to conduct business. No wet bathing suits allowed in the trailer.
No bikes, pets or other large objects allowed in the pool area.
Any person showing evidence of skin disease, inflamed eyes, having a cold, nasal or ear discharge will not be allowed in the pool.
No spitting water, rough play, yelling, making loud noises or rowdiness allowed.
All swimmers must rinse off in a shower before swimming.
People are responsible for their own property. The pool staff is not responsible for watching personal property.
Lost and found is kept at the pool desk. Pool staff is not responsible for items in lost and found.
People can borrow board games, cards, etc. but must return them when they are finished playing.
Pool furniture is available for use, but pool patrons may bring in lawn chairs.
Director of Community Affairs or a designated person must schedule special events at the pool.

2022 ESCC Pool Rules (printable)

Hollowbrook Community Center Pool Rules

Everyone must follow all pool rules. The pool staff and lifeguards will enforce the rules. People not following rules may be asked to sit out of pool, suspended from the pool for a period of time or removed for the season.
Everyone entering the pool complex must show a photo ID with their current address and purchase a daily pass or show season pass. Non-Residents must be with an Ewing resident or pool member to be eligible to purchase a daily pass. People using the pool must be season or daily pass holders, paying guests, part of a camp or other paying group.
For families purchasing a seasonal pool pass, all adults 18 & over must show photo ID to verify home address and age. Only family members living at one address can be on the same pass.
Ewing Township seasonal pool system pass is good for ESCC and HCC Pools.
Covid 19 – Changes may occur at any time.
PEOPLE PAYING DAILY FEES CAN APPLY THAT MONEY TO A FULL SEASON MEMBERSHIP PASS. IT CANNOT BE APPLIED TO PARTIAL SEASON MEMBERSHIP PASS.
No running on the pool deck. No hanging on ropes. Pool toys may be used if the lifeguards allow them, and people are using them in a safe manner.
No Diving. No jumping in the pool backwards.
Snack machines are available inside the building. No eating food or drinks in the pool area except bottled water. Bottles must be plastic, no glass containers. Food can be eaten at picnic tables outside of the pool area.
No smoking in the pool area. Smoking cannot take place within 100 feet of the pool complex.
An adult, 18 or over, must accompany children under 14. (15 or older without a parent) Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult 18 or over into the water and stay at arms-length at all times.
Adults entering the pool only to supervise their children and not use the pool, may pay the same price as the child, and wear a wrist band which indicates they are not using the pool.
Inappropriate swimwear is not allowed.
Use steps or ladders to exit the pool. No running jumps allowed.
The pool will close during electrical storms. The pool automatically closes for 30 minutes after lightning or thunder. Everyone must leave the deck area.
The pool may close early for weather, emergency, system breakdowns or no people using the pool. In weather or emergency cases, refunds may be given if people are at pool less than 45 minutes. Refunds are not given for people being asked to leave the pool area for poor behavior. Refunds will be reviewed by staff on a case-by-case basis.
No alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs are allowed on the Ewing Township property.
No chairs permitted near the edge of the pool.
Children who are not potty trained must wear a swim diaper. NO DISPOSABLE DIAPERS ALLOWED.
Small flotation devices are permitted at the discretion of the lifeguards. No large floatation devices are allowed.
Throwing balls, weighted projectiles, and other submersible items (Dive Sticks, underwater torpedoes etc…) Are NOT allowed at the Facility. On-site management reserves the right to deem objects as unsafe for Pool use and/or restrict usage. Individuals who fight at the pool will automatically be removed for the season.
Swimmers under 14 must pass a swim test to swim in the deep end. Swimmers will be given a wrist/ankle band that must be worn.
No wet bathing suits allowed in the HCC building.
No bikes, pets or other large objects allowed in the pool area.
Any person showing evidence of skin disease, inflamed eyes, having a cold, nasal or ear discharge will not be allowed in the pool.
No spitting water, rough play, yelling, making loud noises or rowdiness allowed.
All swimmers must rinse off in a shower before swimming.
People are responsible for their own property. The pool staff is not responsible for watching personal property.
Lost and found is kept at the pool desk. Pool staff is not responsible for items in lost and found.
People can borrow board games, cards, etc. but must return them when they are finished playing.
Pool furniture is available for use, but pool patrons may bring in lawn chairs.
Director or Assistant Dir. of Community Affairs or a designated person must schedule special events at pool.

Hollowbrook Pool Rules (printable)

Locations

Ewing Senior and Community Center Pool (ESCC)
999 Lower Ferry Road
p: 609-883-1776 Office
p: 609-462-6167 Pool

Hollowbrook Community Center Pool (HCC)
320 Hollowbrook Drive
p: 609-883-1199 Office
p: 609-462-6099 Pool

2024 Pool Hours

The ESCC pool will open on weekends & Memorial Day starting Saturday, May 25^th and both pools will open full time starting on Monday, June 17 from 12:00 noon – 8:00pm.

The HCC pool will open on weekends & Memorial Day on Sunday, May 26^th. Operating hours are Sunday – Friday 12:00pm – 8:00pm.

Fees

Ewing Senior and Community Center Fees, Dates, and Hours 2024

Hollowbrook Community Ccenter Fees, Dates, and Hours 2024

CommunityPass - online recreation registration

Introducing
CommunityPass

To register for any Ewing recreational program please go to CommunityPass.net

CommunityPass

Swimming Lessons

2024
SWIMMING LESSONS FOR KIDS

Swim Lessons are offered under the direction of Denny Atkinson, Hopewell Valley Swim America at the Hollowbrook Community Center Pool.

Lessons are for children 4 and up. All children will be placed according to age/ability after evaluations are done. Group sizes average 1:5 ratios. Cost: $100/child

50 people is the MAXIMUM for this program.

Evaluation day is Saturday, June 15th at 10:00am.

Schedule: June 22nd - July 20th as follows;

Group A: Sat 10 am -10:45 am & Mon 6 pm -6:45 pm.

Group B: Sat 11 am -11:45 am and Mon 7 pm-7:45 pm.

Learn More

2024
SENIOR SWIM & WATER AEROBICS

Dive into Fitness with Water Aerobics!

If you are looking to cool off this summer while exercising, register for the Ewing Senior Swim & Water Aerobics Program and enjoy a water aerobics class with instructor or lap swimming at your own pace.

2024 Dates: Mon - Fri beginning June 17^th and ending August 30^th at both of our Ewing pools.

For more information contact the senior Dept 609-883-1776 ext. 6216 or 6205.