Parks + Recreation

Crystal Lake Pool

The Crystal Lake Pool at the Richard C. Hardenbergh Recreation Center offers numerous amenities for pool members and daily visitors alike.  The facility features a 25 meter pool, a wading pool specially designed for young children, a splash pool, playground area, picnic tables, expansive lawns, a clubhouse with lockers and showers, and a patio with food service.

Pre-Season Hours

Beginning Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 29 through June 18, 2010:

Weekdays:   Closed                        Weekends: Noon to 6:00 pm

Summer Season Hours

Beginning Saturday, June 19, 2010 through Monday, September 6, 2010 (Labor Day):
Weekdays: Noon to 8:00 pm    Weekends: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
(Labor Day: Noon to 6:00 pm)

Daily Activities

Seahawks Practice – 8:30 am to 11:00 am
Senior Swim – 11:00 am to 12:00 noon
Lap Lane for Adults – daily at most times
Adult Swim – 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm
Toddler Wading Pool – open daily during pool hours
Aquacise class – times vary, please check bulletin board at pool

Membership Information

Pool Membership Application Forms are located in the Tax Office at the Municipal Building and through a link under Additional Resources on the bottom of this page. Membership rates, along with additional information on the registration process, are listed on the form.

To receive your pool tags, please complete the application and bring it with your cash or check (made payable to the Township of Haddon) to the Tax Office at the Municipal Building. To receive the Haddon Township resident rate, you must be able to present proof of residency for each individual upon request. If applying for a family membership either as residents or non-residents, proof of dependency for each child is required. A list of items accepted as proof can be found on the application form. Haddon Township does not keep residency or dependency information from previous years.
Individuals with financial hardships may contact Betty Band at (856) 854-1176 ext. 4125 to discuss additional membership options.
If you have any questions about pool registration, call the Municipal office at 856-854-1176, ext. 4114, 4118, and 4120.  After June 19, 2010 questions regarding the pool facilities may be directed to the Pool Manager, Mike Thomson at (856) 854-9229.

Learn to Swim

The Learn to Swim Program is designed for children 6 years of age and older. Children are split into groups according to both age and skill level. The program is held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am beginning Monday, June 21st and ending on Thursday, July 1st. Questions can be directed to Mike Thomson at (856) 854-1176 or the Tax Office at (856) 854-1176 ext. 4114, 4118, or 4120.

• Learn to Swim 2010

Seahawks Swim Team

Click here for Seahawks Information:

• Seahawks Registration Information
• Seahawks Schedule and Contacts 2010

Private Swim Lessons

Private Swim lessons are available through certified lifeguards at the pool at $12 per half hour. To sign up for lessons, please consult the Pool Manager in order to find a lifeguard who can meet your schedule. Once a schedule has been made with a specific lifeguard, please fill out the Private Swim Lesson Registration Form, and submit a payment of $12 per each half hour lesson to the Tax Office. Do not pay the lifeguard directly. To find out more information about scheduling private swim lessons, contact the Tax Office at (856) 854-1176 ext. 4114, 4118, or 4120.

• Private Swim Lessons Form

Additional Resources

• Crystal Lake Pool Membership 2010
• Crystal Lake Pool Handbook 2010
• Private Pavilion Splash Party Guidelines/Form
• School/Non-Profit Splash Party Guidelines/Form