Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson public pools: How to get memberships, safety tips
It's summer in the Upstate, with many residents wondering where to purchase pool memberships for their families.
There are many places where residents can apply for membership in Anderson, Greenville, and Spartanburg counties.
After checking out places to swim, read about how you and your family can stay safe when swimming using tips from the American Red Cross. Drowning only takes seconds, and when it comes to getting help, every second counts.
Public pool memberships in Anderson County
? Anderson Area YMCA, Anderson: Contact for membership information.
? Cobb's Glenn Country Club, Anderson: One-time initiation fee of $2,000 and $95 monthly dues.
? Stone Creek Cove, Anderson: Individual pool memberships are $210 annually. Couples are $335 a year. Families are $355 a year. More membership offerings are available on the website.
Public pool memberships in Greenville County
? Forrester Woods and Forrester Farms, Greenville: Membership cost is $490.
? Gower Pool, Greenville: To join the waitlist for a membership, access the application link here.
? Greenville County Aquatic Complex, Greenville: Three visit memberships and yearly memberships are available. For a list of pricing, visit here.
? McCarter Community Pool, Greenville: The one-time fee to become a new member is $350. Household memberships cost $500. The cost for a household membership with an extended swim is $550.
? Orchard Farms, Simpsonville: Open through September. A non-resident family membership costs $375. For more information regarding memberships, contact Gwen Miller at Town and Property Management at [email protected].
? Pepper Tree, Taylors: Open through Labor Day weekend. Hours are 6 a.m.- 8 p.m., seven days a week. Information regarding outside memberships to be announced.
? Poinsettia Pool, Simpsonville: A family membership costs $340.
? Stone Lake Pool, Greenville: The current waitlist fee is $50. The initial fee is $500 and a maintenance fee of $60. Guest passes are $5 and the maximum number of visits is five.
? Summer Creek, Greer: Open through Labor Day. A family membership costs $600.
Public pool memberships in Spartanburg
? Fernwood Pool, Spartanburg: Applying for a membership is $25. A one-time membership costs $250, with annual dues of $475.
? Spartanburg Athletic Club, Spartanburg: A three-month membership cost is broken down into $300 for a single membership, $400 for a couple, and $500 for a family. Summer memberships include access to the court reservation system and pickleball membership.
? YMCA of Greater Spartanburg, Spartanburg: Contact for membership information.
Supervise children when swimming at all times
Here are tips from the American Red Cross to ensure you and your family stay safe when swimming this summer:
? Supervise children while swimming at all times.
? Never swim alone, and always have a swimming buddy with you.
? Make sure to swim in designated areas where lifeguards are present. If a lifeguard is present, it is still important to watch over your children, no matter how well they can swim.
? Never entrust a child to watch over another child.
? Teach children to always ask permission before going near water.
? In group settings, assign a water watcher.
? Avoid distractions such as cellphone use.
Smart precautions, methods of protection
? Stay within arm's reach of inexperienced swimmers when swimming.
? Do not rely on life jackets alone. U.S. Coast Guard-approved jackets should be worn by inexperienced swimmers.
? Never substitute adult supervision with the use of floaties or other inflatables.
? Secure the pool in your home or backyard with protective barriers to prevent unsupervised water access. The majority of children who have died in home pools did so outside of swim time.
What to do during a water emergency
? Before swimming, ensure the entire family, including yourself, knows how to swim well.
? If a child goes missing, check the water immediately.
? In the case of an emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number.
? Emergency equipment to have on you when swimming includes a cell phone, a first aid kit, life jackets, and reaching or throwing equipment.
? Enroll in Red Cross water orientation and learn to swim courses. You can also enroll in pool safety, water safety, first aid and CPR/AED courses.
Nina Tran covers trending topics. Reach her via email at [email protected]
This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Upstate South Carolina swimming pools: Membership info, safety tips
