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Get wet this summer! No kiddie pool required

06/22/2011

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The Ballston Spa Village Pool, with an opening day that is still "TBA" (according to their website) is across the river from Kelley Park and a great local and affordable option. Admission is $2 per swimmer, and kids under three are admitted free of charge.  We went several times last year and liked it a lot.  They offer swim lessons starting in July for ages 3 and up (must be potty trained).  Cost is a mere $35 but it is quite a time commitment, 6 weeks for 2-3 mornings a week.  More details are here on their website.  Open registration for swim lessons is this Saturday and Sunday 6/25 and 6/26 from 9am-noon. 

The Peerless Pool in the Saratoga Spa State Park is a massive pool complex with a separate kid’s pool and splash area.  It opens on June 25th.  It is not the most affordable option when you consider the $8 per vehicle entrance to the park, in addition to the cost of admission to the pool ($2 adults, $1 children). The Peerless Pool is also closed on Tuesdays.  Operating hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.  

The Victoria Pool also opening June 25th is  located near the Saratoga Spa Golf Course.  This is a beautiful pool surrounded by brick archways and stunning architecture.  While Victoria Pool may not be the most kid-friendly spot, it’s by far the prettiest place to cool off. Admission here is $8 for adults and $4 for kids and it's open daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.     

For a beach experience, Moreau Lake State Park off of Northway Exit 17S is a wonderful option. The beach is open daily from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and the cost is $8 per vehicle to enter the park. We've already been to Moreau this year and in addition to a wonderful beach, the playground area is fabulous!  No admission other than the $8 per vehicle, so pack a lunch and make a day of it!  Don't forget sunscreen and bug spray.

Don't forget about the local fountain parks either for a fun and no-cost cool down. 

 


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Carrie
06/22/2011 8:57pm

Remember that if you buy a NYS parks pass, you can get into Spa St Park AND Moreau all season long for free, as well as other state parks if you travel around. Worth it if you go a few times.

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Carrie
06/22/2011 8:58pm

Also--Remember that for Peerless Pool, you need vinyl pants for non-potty-trained kids--swim diapers are not enough. They sell the pants at the pool--very cheap.

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Colleen Pierre link
06/22/2011 10:25pm

Thanks for the comments Carrie! I agree, the Empire Passport is SO worth it. I also did not know about that vinyl pant rule at Peerless, so thank you for sharing!

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Bess
07/06/2011 12:48am

is the article somehow being cut off? i remember reading a list of parks that have water fountain....

Thanks.

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Colleen Pierre link
07/06/2011 8:16am

Hey Bess,
I'm not so sure what happened to the rest! I think it's fixed now, but here's a link to the other blog post about Fountain Parks:
http://www.maltamama.com/2/post/2011/06/parks-playgrounds-west-side-rec.html

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lacoste outlet link
08/03/2011 11:59pm

Open registration for swim lessons is this Saturday and Sunday 6/25 and 6/26 from 9am-noon. gsdg

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