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Mentor Outdoor Pools

Operating Season: June 3 though August 10, 2024.

Please Note: Pools will be closed if the outside temperature is 65 degrees or below. The pool will also close if attendance is under 15 swimmers for more than two hours.

The City of Mentor Recreation Department operates two family-friends outdoor swimming pools, each featuring designated lap lanes, baby pool, water basketball, and more. All pools have an extensive Red Cross Learn to Swim program for ages 6 months through adult.

Mentor Recreation also operates two free water sprayparks – Walsh Spraypark (formerly known as Bellflower Spraypark) and Morton Spraypark for family enjoyment. Each of our aquatic facilities has its own unique features and offer something for the whole family.

Seasonal aquatics passes provide a great value and entitle pass holders to unlimited use of our facilities during regular hours of operation.

Learn to Swim Information & Tips

Read the class level description carefully to determine the correct swim level for your child. Call the Recreation Department at 974-5720 and ask for help if you are unsure of the correct level for your child.

Swimmers will be tested the first day of lessons to determine if they are in the proper class. If you have a Red Cross card showing you have passed a class previously, please bring it with you to the first class. Instructors reserve the right to determine your child’s level of performance and place them accordingly. Instructors will move your child to an appropriate class at the same time and same pool if space in other classes allows. Please note that children do not usually pass a swim level after one session. Some levels are very comprehensive and advanced skills take time to master.

There will be no make-up lessons for the Learn-to-Swim programs. Classes are held every day. Choose classes carefully as transfers are done on a case-by-case basis and refunds are not available.

PARENT & CHILD CLASS
In this fun, parent & child class using games, songs and simple instruction, children learn to establish an expectation for adult supervision in and around the water, learn more ways to enter and exit the water in a safe manner, explore submerging in a rhythmic pattern through bobbing and blowing bubbles, and learn how to glide on the front and back with assistance.

PRESCHOOL
The purpose of this class is to help children feel comfortable in the water for the first time without a parent. It orients children to the aquatic environment, helps them gain greater independence in their skills and develop more comfort in and around the water. Children will learn to enter the water on their own, follow the directions of the instructor, and gain basic swimming propulsive skills by learning to fully submerge and hold breath, bob, blow bubbles and float with assistance.

LEVEL 1 – INTRODUCTION TO WATER SKILLS
In level 1, children learn to enter and exit the water using ladder, steps or side, to blow bubbles through mouth and nose, to bob, to open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects. While learning front and back glides and floats, recovery to vertical position and to roll from front to back and back to front, children begin to develop comfort in the water. Other skills include alternative and simultaneous leg actions and arm actions on front and back, treading water using arm and hand actions and combined arm and leg actions on front and back.

LEVEL 2 – FUNDAMENTAL AQUATIC SKILLS
Success with fundamental aquatic skills begins in level 2 as children learn to enter and exit water by stopping or jumping from the side, fully submerge and hold breath, bob, open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects. Children learn front, jellyfish and tuck floats, front and back glides and floats, how to recover to vertical position, change direction of travel while swimming on front or back, and how to roll from front to back and back to front.

LEVEL 3 – STROKE DEVELOPMENT
Level 3 builds on the skills introduced in level 2 through additional guided practice in deeper water. Children learn to enter water by jumping from side, back float, survival float, rotary breathing, and headfirst entry into the water from the side in sitting and kneeling positions. Flutter, scissor, dolphin and breaststroke kicks on front will be introduced along with front crawl, elementary backstroke and treading water.

LEVEL 4 – STROKE IMPROVEMENT
Level 4 is a big level with many skills to perfect. Most students take Level 4 several times before passing all the necessary skills. In this level, children develop confidence in the skills learned and improve other aquatic skills including swimming under water, feet-first surface dives, survival swimming, and headfirst entry into the water from the side in compact and stride positions. Other skills include front crawl and backstroke open turns, front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly, plus flutter and dolphin kicks on back. To advance, children also must be able to tread water using 2 different kicks.

PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons are perfect for teen and adult swimmers interested in developing stronger skills or overcoming a fear of water and for Learn-to-Swim students who need a little additional help. Contact the pool manager to make arrangements.

2024 Season Passes & Daily Admission

The Mentor Civic Outdoor Pool is open daily from June 3 though August 10, 2024. When you purchase an Aquatics Season Pass, you receive unlimited, regular daily admission to the opened aquatic facilities all summer long! Aquatics Season Passes offer a fantastic value and save the average family hundreds of dollars over the course of the summer.

Season Passes will go on sale beginning May 1, 2024 at the Mentor Community Recreation Center, 6000 Heisley Road, 2nd floor Parks and Recreation Offices.

Hours for Seasonal Pass Sales
Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm

Season Pass renewals can be done by calling (440) 974-5720 if you still have your 2023 season pass. New memberships or those who no longer have their 2023 season pass will need to purchase in person.

Family memberships are for immediate family members residing at the same address only. A family shall be considered an adult couple and their unmarried children, under age 18, residing in the family home. Nieces, nephews, grandparents, aunts, uncles, babysitters, etc., will not be considered to be included in the family membership even if they reside at the same address.

Proof of Residency
To qualify for the Mentor resident rate, you must bring a current utility bill showing your name and address AND photo identification at the time of purchase. No exceptions.

2024 Season Pass Rates

Individual Passes Resident Non-Resident
Adult 18 & Over $75 $150
Youth 17 & Under $60 $120
Seniors 60 & over $60 $120
Family Passes Resident
Non-Resident
Family of 3 $150 $300
Additional family member $25 $50

Rentals will not be available for the 2024 season.

Facilities

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Civic Center Park, 8600 Munson Road, Mentor, OH 44060 (Map)

Preseason Information: (440) 974-5720
Direct Line: (440) 974-5723

Pool hours: Open Daily, 1 to 8 pm

Please Note: Pools will be closed if the outside temperature is 65 degrees or below. The pool will also close if attendance is under 15 swimmers for more than two hours.

Mentor’s premier water facility, Civic Center Waterpark features:

  • A heated Olympic-size outdoor swimming pool
  • Zero-depth entry
  • 12′ Kersplash Climbing Walls
  • Giant Wibit Inflatable Obstacle Course
  • Wireless internet access
  • Bathhouse with restrooms and change facilities.

The pool deck is surrounded by lawn and areas of shade and lounge chairs.

Daily Admission Rate: $10.00/person

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Walsh Spraypark, 7221 Bellflower Road, Mentor, OH 44060 (Map)

Facility information: (440) 974-5720

Spraypark Hours: Open daily, 10am to 8pm, June 3 – Labor Day

Free to park users, this brightly-colored 3,000 square foot area includes:

  • Three large ground sprays
  • Two interactive elephant water cannons
  • Donut spray
  • Two activation bollards
  • A flower shower
  • A sunflower spray
  • Family-friendly bathrooms

The interactive, self-activated sprays allow young children to turn the water on for themselves. Children need to be supervised by adults as there are no lifeguards or supervisors in the park. For the safety of all users, swim diapers must be worn by children not yet toilet trained. Instructions and rules are posted.

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Morton Community Park, 9325 Rosemary Lane, Mentor, OH 44060 (Map)

Preseason Information: (440) 974-5720

Direct Line: (440) 257-5719

Pool hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun: 1 to 8 pm

Tues, Thur: 1 to 6 pm

Spraypark hours: Open daily, 1 to 8 pm

Please Note: Pools/Spraypark will be closed if the outside temperature is 65 degrees or below. The pool will also close if attendance is under 15 swimmers for more than two hours.

Morton Pool & Spray Park, a family-fun facility includes:

• A heated outdoor pool

• Baby pool

• Drop water slide

• Bathhouse with showers, lockers, restrooms and change facilities

• Water basketball

The pool deck is surrounded by lawn and areas of shade. Lounge chairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis for adults only.

The interactive Spray Park, located just outside the pool gates, is open and free to park users. Children need to be supervised by adults as there are no lifeguards or supervisors at the Spray Park. For the safety of all users, swim diapers must be worn by children not yet toilet trained. Instructions and rules are posted. Morton Pool can be rented for parties and special occasions by calling the Recreation Department at (440) 974-5720.

If swim lessons are canceled or the pool closes for any reason, the spraypark also closes. Call the pool directly at (440) 257-5719 to inquire.

Daily Admission Rate: $10.00/person