Menlo Pool in Perkasie
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Overview
- Address: 425 Arthur Avenue, Perkasie, PA 18944
- 2026 season: May 23 through Labor Day, September 7, with a break August 31 to September 3 when school goes back
- Hours: full summer is noon to 8:00pm daily, with the first hour for members and their guests; full schedule below
- Pricing: see below
- Parking: lot at the pool, street parking, and the borough stone lot at Arthur Avenue and Elm Avenue
- Phone: office (215) 257-5065 x116; pool desk during open hours (215) 453-7126
- Official site: Menlo Aquatics Center on perkasieborough.org, and the 2026 program guide (PDF)
Pricing
Day passes
| Pass | Adult | Child / Senior |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday | $21 | $16 |
| Weekday twilight (after 5pm) | $11 | $9 |
| Weekend / holiday | $32 | $22 |
| Weekend twilight (after 5pm) | $17 | $12 |
- Buy online ahead of time and every pass is $2 cheaper; scan the barcode at the door.
- Guests of members pay lower rates at the entrance when they come with the member.
- Day passes are not accepted on member-only Fridays (June 12, July 17, August 14), and holidays are members, guests, and resident day passes only.
2026 memberships
| Membership | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Senior (62+) | $75 | $179 |
| Individual (14+) | $141 | $226 |
| Family of 2 | $270 | $444 |
| Family of 3 | $347 | $541 |
| Family of 4 | $422 | $639 |
| Family of 5 | $499 | $736 |
| Family of 6 | $574 | $834 |
| Family of 7 | $651 | $932 |
| Family of 8 | $726 | $1,030 |
| Family of 9 | $802 | $1,128 |
| Family of 10 | $878 | $1,226 |
- Five weekend day passes cost more than a $141 resident season membership.
- Resident means your home gets its electric through Perkasie Borough; a family is everyone living in the same house year round.
- Rates run a few dollars less if you sign up before May 1.
- Registration is on the borough’s membership page.
2026 hours
| Dates | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| May 23 to May 25 | 12:00 to 6:00pm | Opening weekend; members, guests, and resident day passes only |
| May 26 to June 9 | Weekdays 4:00 to 8:00pm, weekends 12:00 to 8:00pm | Weekdays are leisure pool only; first hour is members and guests |
| June 10 to August 30 | Every day 12:00 to 8:00pm | 12 to 1pm is members and guests; public from 1:00pm |
| August 31 to September 3 | Closed | Back to school |
| September 4 to 6 | 12:00 to 8:00pm | |
| September 7 (Labor Day) | 12:00 to 6:00pm | Last day of the season |
- Holidays (Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day) run 12 to 6pm for members, their guests, and resident day passes only.
- All pools are cleared 15 minutes before closing.
- Hours depend on lifeguard staffing, so check before a trip.
Features
- Competition pool: 8 lanes, 25 yards, 4 to 13 feet deep, with diving boards, a rock climbing wall, and a drop slide
- Leisure pool: zero-grade beach entrance, lazy river, whirlpool, and an activity pool
- Toddler pool: frog slide and whale spout, for kids 12 and under
- Snack stand: Rita’s Water Ice, Philly Pretzel Factory, and Perkasie Pizza & Pasta, plus hot dogs, chicken fingers, walking tacos, and nachos
- Around the deck: tables, loungers, and lockers (bring your own lock); all three pools are wheelchair accessible
- Morning programs: lap swim and water walking, weekdays 7:00 to 8:00am, free for members and $10 for non-members; Aqua Zumba Mondays and sunrise yoga Tuesdays, $4 members and $10 non-members
- Events: theme days like Carnival Day, Christmas in July, and Beach Day, plus Menlo After Dark night swims with live music for members and their guests
- Swim lessons: group lessons $90 for members and $125 for non-members, and a free Everybody Swims week in late August for Perkasie kids entering 2nd or 3rd grade
- In the same park: the Menlo Park carousel, run by the Perkasie Historical Society
- Nearby: the free Kulp Park wading pool on 2nd Street, a separate park about a 10-minute walk from Menlo (weekday mornings; free for Menlo members and Perkasie residents)
Know before you go
- Swimmers under 12 need to pass a swim test for the slides, diving board, and rock wall: 2 continuous laps plus 2 minutes of treading water, run a few times each day.
- Every slide rider has to be at least 48 inches tall, at any age.
- Anyone under 14 has to come with a caretaker who is at least 16, and one caretaker can sign in at most three kids.
- No water wings or pool floats; US Coast Guard approved life jackets are fine (Puddle Jumpers count), and the lazy river has its own approved tubes.
- Kids who are not toilet trained need swim diapers; the front desk sells them.
- Thunderstorms clear the pools for at least 30 minutes, and there are no refunds for weather closures.
- No glass anywhere on site, and coolers can be inspected at the gate.
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Common questions
How much is a day pass at Menlo Pool in 2026?
Day passes are $21 for adults and $16 for children and seniors on weekdays, and $32 and $22 on weekends and holidays. Twilight passes after 5pm are $11 and $9 on weekdays, $17 and $12 on weekends. Buying online saves $2 per pass. Day passes are not accepted on the three member-only Fridays (June 12, July 17, and August 14), and holidays are limited to members, their guests, and resident day passes.
Do you have to live in Perkasie to swim at Menlo Pool?
No. Anyone can buy a day pass, and non-residents can buy season memberships at higher rates: $226 for an individual in 2026 versus $141 for a resident. The borough counts you as a resident if your home gets its electric through Perkasie Borough.
When is Menlo Pool open in 2026?
The season opened May 23. Full summer hours run June 10 through August 30, noon to 8:00pm daily, with the first hour reserved for members and their guests. The pool closes August 31 to September 3 when school goes back, reopens September 4 to 6, and the season ends on Labor Day, September 7, with 12 to 6pm hours. All pools are cleared 15 minutes before closing.
Does Menlo Pool have slides and diving?
Yes. The competition pool has diving boards, a rock climbing wall, and a drop slide over water 4 to 13 feet deep, and the leisure pool has a lazy river and whirlpool. Swimmers under 12 have to pass a swim test to use the slides, diving board, and rock wall, and every slide rider has to be at least 48 inches tall regardless of age.
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