Owen Pool

This facility offers a pool, tennis courts, restrooms, and concessions.

• Pool Schedule
• Swim Passes
• Swim Lessons
• Pool Rules
• Pool Rental
• Directions to Facility
• Contact Information

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

• 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
• Lap swim will be offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from 6 - 7 pm.
• 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.

 

• 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

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.

From Asheville, take I-40 East and take Exit #55 - at end of ramp turn left and travel to 70 East - turn right on to 70 East and travel 3.9 miles - turn left and cross bridge - turn right on to Old US 70 and travel 1.6 miles - see pool on right.

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

Mailing Address:
49 Mount Carmel Road
Asheville, NC 28806

Physical Address:
117 Stone Drive
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-1629