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Worthington Pools
2021 Annual Report
Back with a SPLASH!
A Perspective of 2021
Following the cancellation of the outdoor summer season in 2020, Worthington Pools was excited to reopen our outdoor facilities in 2021 to our Community and resume “normal” outdoor operations. COVID restrictions which challenged our non-profit’s mission of providing recreational and competitive swim opportunities for the City of Worthington and the Worthington School District ended making way for our outdoor summer membership season. Thanks to the ongoing support of our community, including the Worthington School District, City of Worthington, and other relief programs – Worthington Pools was able to sustain through the pandemic and take the opportunity to reinvest into our facilities. In opening our pools for the 2021 summer season – members were welcomed with a new climbing wall within the dive well, renewed outdoor pools which included grouting, sealing, painting and new gutters, improved touchless fixtures, and a myriad of other investments to maintain our “gently used” facilities. We welcomed a fresh workforce of lifeguards and activities/events to bring our community together.
The Natatorium was busy with lessons, swim team, and high school athletics (water polo, diving and swimming). We continued to invest into our natatorium facility to facilitate training and meets.
Post-COVID introduced new challenges – but our staff and Board continue to navigate these waters and tirelessly contribute toward preserving the mission of Worthington Pools which was cast by our previous generation — continuing the tradition of serving the aquatic needs of our community.
We have continued to work closely with the Schools, City, and general community to keep planning for our future while leveraging our investments and talents to preserve the summer time destination. We are proud of how Worthington Pools returns to being a cornerstone of our community’s experience with each other and provides a lifetime of memories (swim lessons, recreating with friends and family, competitive achievements, and high school extracurriculars).
We look forward to seeing everyone at the pool in 2022 as the tradition continues.
Swiminc, Inc. Financials
For over 65 years Worthington Pools has been operated by Swiminc Inc, a community-driven non-profit organization. Over the years the generosity of the Worthington community has sustained our operation and allowed the facility to expand and meet the needs of a growing community. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to further our mission as we plan to modernize and expand this valuable asset of Worthington.
Member Feedback
Members were invited to give feedback on the summer through an online survey at the end of the season. We received 227 responses.
We received comments that the lap swimming pool was often too hot for lap swimming but we also received comments that we should buy heaters for the cold pool water.
The pool water temperature is actually very consistent at 82 degrees. All of the pools are heated by gas fired heaters. Your personal comfort is a factor of several variables.
The difference between the air and water temperature is the single most contributing factor to your comfort. On a cold morning the pool water will seem wonderfully inviting, however when the air temperature matches or exceeds the pool water temperature you will chill in the water.
You would think adjusting the pool water temperature each day relative to the ambient air temperature would be the answer, but heating thousands of gallons of water in a short period of time is not possible and once heated, the pool water cannot be cooled.
Great idea. This summer our concessionaire studied some buying trends of our members. When healthy choices were offered, they were popular. On at least two occasions all items sold out within just hours of their offering.
Most healthy food choices have a short shelf life. To prevent loss, controlling inventory relative to weather and pool attendance is a critical component to success. They have promised to continue their efforts.
While our rates are quite comparable to area private facilities, when compared to area public community swimming pools our rates are indeed higher.
While our facility is on school district property, the pools are owned and operated by SwimInc, Inc. a not-for-profit organization that receives no public funds; unlike area public swimming pools.
Remodeling these facilities is a very high priority for our renovation project. During this off-season the shower stalls have been painted; you will notice a big improvement in their appearance.
We are exploring ways to better use our staff in support of daily cleaning. We promise to do a better job this summer.
We would, if we had a lifeguarding staff.
In recent years, summer pools have been shortening their swimming seasons. With college academic calendars moving from quarters to semesters and the school year beginning in mid-august, as opposed to late September, our summer lifeguard staff returns to school.
We are one of the only area outdoor pools that have remained open for our summer hours during the last two weeks of August. We are able to do so by restricting your pool choice on weekdays.
We love Worthington Pools and have been members since 2012. It’s been so much fun to see our kids grow and learn how to swim- both from swim lessons as babies and finally our first year with the WAVE swim team in 2019. One of my daughter’s favorite things was to learn how to become an official mermaid with the classes offered here. She adored her coach in WAVE and can’t wait for the next season. My son’s favorite part is learning how to jump into the deep end without being afraid! Building confidence and having fun is what our summers are made of at Worthington Pools.
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Longtime Favorites and New
July 4th
This year our annual celebration included a new Glow Stick Party for over 350 children
Wet n' Wild
The day was rained out, but
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400 W Dublin Granville Rd
Worthington OH 43085
614-885-1619
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