OA Community Pool

🏊 OA Community Pool Update
As of Thursday, August 6, 2026, the pool will be closed for maintenance and repairs. Once a reopening date is confirmed, we will communicate that to everyone. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
🗓️ SCHEDULE
Monday and Friday
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
7:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Open Swim
Sunday
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Open Swim
***Please review the Calendar below for the most accurate available swim times. Times are only possible based on lifeguard availability.
⚠️ Construction and Facility Notes - As of June 23rd, the pool parking lot will be closed for construction staging. Please use the middle school parking lot when coming to the pool.
Phase One: With the recent installation of new bleachers, the initial phase of this project is basically complete. The majority of this work involved mechanical components, including the installation of new filtration and heating systems. You will also notice new starting blocks, diving boards, bleachers, repaired pool deck areas, and several other updates.
Locker Rooms: The Girls' locker room is still under construction. All female swimmers will use the hallway bathrooms during community swim hours. The changing area will be opened first once it is complete.
Phase Two: Locker Rooms, Bathrooms in the corridor, Windows, Lighting, and Desert Air System will all be updated at a later date.
Pool Contact Information
Summer Pierce, OA Community Swim Coordinator
Email: piercesu@oacsd.org
Pool Phone: (607) 687-6352
Use the Onflo (formerly Let's Talk!)Tab on the right-hand side of the page and select Community Pool in the Topic Section.
Safe and Healthy Swimming Tips from the New York State Department of Health
The New York State Department of Health provides tips and other information about safe swimming on their website at NYS Department of Health: Safe and Healthy Swimming(link is external). A printable tips card is also available at Safe Swimming Tip Card(link is external).
Become A Lifeguard
Interested in becoming a Lifeguard? Help us continue to provide open swimming times for our community by becoming a lifeguard. Training and certification courses are available for those 15 years of age and older.
Before you dive in, make sure you meet the following requirements:
Preparation: Complete all online learning modules before the first class.
Swimming Skills:
Swim 150 yards continuously.
Tread water for 2 minutes (legs only).
Retrieve an object from a depth of 7 feet.
Questions & Sign-Up
Reach out to our Community Swim Coordinator to secure your place: Summer Pierce - piercesu@oacsd.org, or use Onflo (formerly Let’s Talk!) - https://www.oacsd.org/page/onflo-lets-talk.
Pool Calendar
The Owego Apalachin Central School District Community Pool offers Open Swim time based on the availability of lifeguards and other pool staff. Due to the current shortage of lifeguards, pool hours are limited to what you see on the Google Calendar. If you are interested in becoming a lifeguard, please get in touch with the Community Swim Coordinator to find out more.

