Community Pool & Mini-Water Park near Ephrata, PA

Today’s Update:

Last day for the pool! Open today from 1-5pm (weather permitting). 9/10/23

See What We’re Doing This Year

Pool Modifications with Responsible Spacing

2023 Pool Season
Keeping it fun for everyone!

Like you, we’re ready to cool off a bit. Here’s our pool practices so you can have a smooth and fun experience.

Refreshing Environment. We seek to provide a refreshing environment in and out of the water! Our daily time frames provide our guests with a spacious environment to enjoy the pool with less crowds. Use the “Reserve Your Spot” to check availability for today and book online.
Multi-Time Frames. This year you can reserve additional back to back times for less! Learn more below.
Book Your Spot Online. Booking and arrival is smooth and easy. Check availability and “Reserve Your Spot” today!

Learn More & Reserve Your Spot

How to Book a Time at the Pool:

Step 1

Review pricing & details below

Step 2

Tap or Click “Reserve Your Spot”

Step 3

Choose the day and time you want

Step 4

Done! Fun awaits!

Pool Pricing & Community Details

Our Pool & Pricing

Our geometrically unique pool is available to the community. This includes a wading pool play area, 30 foot slide, spring diving board, pavilion, cafe with online ordering available (see below), and lots of water play areas in between, our pool is great for those hot summer days! We are a Family Friendly campus.

Single Time Block Pass:

For $4.50/person (no charge for ages 2 and under) guests have access to our pool for one of our 1 hr 50 min time block. Click here for our refund policy.

NEW Double, Triple, and Quad Time Block Pass:

For $8, 10, 12/person (no charge for ages 2 and under) guests have access to our pool for two, three, or four back-to-back time block. Click here for our refund policy.

Family-Friendly Standards

Here are a few unique Family Friendly standards that apply to the pool area:

We do not permit pets, smoking, or alcohol.
Modest swimsuit policy (board short style swim trunks for males and a 1 piece or tankini with no midriff/ showing for females). Please see our Pool Rules here and FAQ’s here.

Scroll down to see pool times and reserve your space. 👇🏽

Pool Calendar

Welcome 2023 Season
Availability shows 8 days out from today’s date

We have been grateful for a great season- thank you for being a part of it!

Beginning 8/28 the Pool will have limited hours. The Pool Reservation calendar lists all availability for the next 8 days.

Discounted Pool Gift Cards

Save 💲 at the Pool

Add 10-15% to Your Gift Card

Purchase a gift card of $100-199 and get 10% back or purchase a gift card of $200+ and get 15% back to use at the Community Pool in 2023.

Choose Your Splash Zone

Swim Lessons and Life Guard Certification

Learn to Swim. Learn to Guard.

Lessons for ages 12 mo. -15 yrs. and Lifeguard certification and recertification courses.

Explore Lessons

Pool Parties

Host a party with us

A great venue for kids birthday parties.

Explore Pool Parties

Community Pool

Reservation based

Enjoy the pool with a refreshing environment for all.

319Cafe

Food to go

Hungry? Check out our online menu for our 319Cafe located adjacent to the pool.

You’ll find something for everyone on those hot days. With a snack, lunch and dinner items like our paninis, nachos, soft pretzels, refreshing milkshakes, ice cream, coffee (including espresso!), and a variety of other yummy snacks. Our store takes cash and credit card.

Explore Cafe

Swim Lessons and Lifeguard Certification

Swim Lessons for 2023

Back by popular demand, we are offering swim lessons for 2023. Registration is now available. Registration begins at $95-115/child. Please see here for 2023 information and to register.

Lifeguard Certification and Re-certification Courses for 2023

Looking to get certified or re-certified as a lifeguard? Registration is available now. Please see here for 2023 information and register below 👇🏽. (For Re-certifications, use code RECERT – proof of previous certification will need to be shown at first class.)

Community Pool Summer Family Retreat Fun Kids

Pool Parties

Private Pool Rentals

The pool at RM is a great venue for kids birthday parties. It’s available to rent privately for 1 hour and 45 min. time periods on select mornings and evenings. You can also add-on options including:

319Cafe
Use of propane grill
Various adventure activities

Rates vary based on group size, date of event and options selected.

Explore Pool Parties

Pool FAQs

Do I need to make a reservation for the pool?

Yes. All pool bookings must be made in advance. Tap or click here to see availability and make your reservation.

What hours will the pool be open?

Tap or Click here for pool hours and to check availability/reserve your space. You can book up to 8 days in advance.

What if I am only able to pay in cash?

If you are only able to pay in cash, then once you arrive at Refreshing Mountain the pool attendants will instruct you on where to pay by cash if there are spots available.

What is your cancellation policy?

For a smooth guest experience we are asking you book ahead online to reserve your space.

All sales are final.
No refunds. If the pool is closed early due to unforeseen circumstances our staff will be in touch with you.

Do you offer pool memberships?

No, we do not.

Since 2020 we made adjustments stemming out of necessity and also keeping with our mission to provide a refreshing experience. We found over the years a majority of our guests appreciated these adjustments, one being more space at the pool to avoid overcrowding with day guests and our overnight retreats. We found this to be the driving force to a refreshing experience. In return reservations became necessary to control capacity at the pool. Unfortunately, this also meant we were unable to provide memberships with our reservation based system. We value our members and desired to help off-set the costs so we offered additionally discounted gift cards. We hope these adjustments help everyone to continue enjoying a refreshing atmosphere with their family.

Can I bring food or drinks into the pool area?

Yes, you may bring a cooler with food and drinks into the pool area. Please no glass. We also have a pavilion where you can eat.

Our cafe next to the pool serves paninis, milkshakes, hot and iced coffee, ice cream, soft pretzels and much more! You can order online here.

Can I bring my own chair?

No. In fact we have our own chairs! Our chairs are set up in groupings and you can utilize them during your time slots.

Can I bring pool noodles and inflatables?

You can bring pool noodles and other inflatables; however, you may only use those if the pool isn’t full. You can check with the lifeguards once you arrive to see if you can use those or not.

Will the cafe be open?

Yes, the cafe will be open during our pool hours.

Can I do the Zipline (or other Adventure Activities)?

Yes! See all the fun options here!