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Parks & Recreation Services
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Administrative Office
49 Mount Carmel Road
Asheville, NC 28806

   

Erwin Community Pool

This facility offers a pool, restrooms and concessions.

 

 

Pool Schedule


All pools will open May 28 - August 17, 2005. They will stay open full time when Buncombe County schools get out for the summer.

Pool Rates
$3.00 per person

Pool Hours
Monday - Friday (12:00 noon - 5:45 pm)
Saturday (11:00 am - 6:45 pm)
Sunday (1:00 - 6:45 pm)

 

Swim Passes


Swim passes may be purchased for $20 for 10 visits! Save $10! Or...get a $40 pass for 25 visits! This is available at all pools!

 

Swim Lessons

 

  • Session #1 - June 20 - 30 (registration will begin June 13) - Monday through Thursday
  • Session #2 - July 18 - 28 (registration will begin July 11) - Monday through Thursday
  • Class Schedule includes: Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 from 10:00 - 10:45 am; Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 from 11:00 - 11:45 am; Infant and Preschool from 11:00 - 11:30 am and Levels I, 2, and 3 from 6:00 - 6:45 pm
  • Participants must register and pay at the pool where the lessons will take place.
  • Cost: $25 per session per child
  • Swimming pools are located at North Buncombe Park Pool, Owen Pool, Recreation Park Pool, Erwin Community Pool, Cane Creek Pool and Hominy Valley Park Pool.
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Pool Rules

 

  • Everyone must shower before entering the pool
  • Absolutely no running or horseplay in pool area
  • Dunking, spitting, pushing, and shoulder riding are not allowed in the pool
  • Diving from the side of the pool can only be done in the deep end or in water which is at least 6' deep
  • Glass is not allowed in the pool area
  • Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the premises
  • To be in the deep end, person must swim the pool width; even if able to do so, decision is at the lifeguard's discretion
  • Children under the age of 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult
  • Splashing or unnecessary talk with the lifeguard on duty may result in suspension of pool use
  • Ladders are only for entering and exiting the pool
  • The use of masks, fins, and snorkels is prohibited; swimming goggles are allowed, but only in water 5 feet or less
  • Lifeguards must be obeyed
  • Proper bathing attire required (at discretion of pool manager; T-shirts are not allowed unless approved by management)
  • Buncombe County Parks & Recreation Services reserves the right to restrict entry into the facility when the facility is at capacity
  • Diapers are not allowed in the pool, rubber pants with elastic legs are required
  • No floats are allowed in the pool; arm floats/water wings are permitted as long as there is direct in-water supervision by an adult
  • No pets allowed in pool area
  • There will be no rain checks / refunds issued

 

Pool Rental


All pools are available on a rental basis for parties. The cost is $60 per hour. This includes one lifeguard for 25 kids or less. There is a $10 charge for additional lifeguards.

 

Directions   Map to Erwin Community Pool


From Asheville, take 240 West - after crossing the French Broad River, travel 1.3 miles on Patton Avenue - turn right on to New Leicester Highway and travel 2.5 miles - turn right on to Old County Home Road and travel .5 mile - turn right on to Lees Creek Road and travel .2 mile - turn left at Erwin High School and see pool on left.

 

Contact Information

Teri Gentile
Phone: (828) 684-5072
E-mail: teri.gentile@buncombecounty.org

Mailing Address:
49 Mount Carmel Road
Asheville, NC 28806

Physical Address:
58 Lees Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 251-4992

 

   
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