Top Five Reasons to Join the Mariemont Pool

By Mandy Rohal

It’s February, which means long, cold, and dreary days. Why don't we transport ourselves to the middle of summer and start thinking about sunny days at the Mariemont Pool?

Pool Manager Mike Lockhart, Mariemont Village Council, and the Mariemont Pool pool enthusiasts have sponsored new shade umbrellas and restored the ones we have to help give you that perfect shade tan!

#4 Convenience: No need to get into the car to enjoy a day at the pool. Take a nice stroll or hop on your bike to travel to the secluded pool property. We couldn't ask for a better location, away from all the traffic and canopied under the trees. A pool is literally in your own backyard.... what are you waiting for?

"We join the pool each summer because it is so convenient,” said resident Betsy Bybee. “We can go for just an hour or stay all afternoon. We typically pop down after dinner and can still enjoy a few hours because it takes no time to get down there."

“I feel so fortunate to live in a community that has a pool! The membership provides me with daily access to the lap pool. Swimming is one of the best exercises for seniors. It is easy on the joints and improves overall health, and it may help you live longer,” said Karen Berkich, who with husband Ed (pictured below) have been pool members for many years. “After my swim, I usually sit under an umbrella, take out a book, perhaps nap, and watch all the kiddos and families enjoy one of Mariemont's treasures.” cont'd on next page

Commission are inviting residents of the Mariemont School District to purchase memberships for the 2024 season. We would love to see as many neighbors as possible enjoying our beautiful amenities. What could be more refreshing than being immersed in water during those sticky summer months? If you need some convincing, read on for the top five reasons you should join the pool this summer.

#5 Shade: The summer is likely to be hot, hot, hot! We read about record breaking temperatures across the globe. We all want to go to the pool, relax, and lay under an umbrella, and this year we’ve got you covered (pun intended). This season there will be 33 percent more shaded areas. A group of

#3 Exercise: If you are looking for a break from your usual fitness routine, why not dive into aquatic exercise? Lap swimming and water aerobics provide a low impact activity that is better for your joints and muscles. The water offers a natural resistance, which helps strengthen muscles.

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#2 Swim lessons and swim team: We want everyone to have the opportunity to learn to be safe near water, so teaching water safety is among our top goals. The pool offers inexpensive entry- level swim lessons all the way through to stroke development with the swim team. Longtime Mariemont resident and former college swimmer Becca Hlad is heading up the swim lessons this summer. Encourage those skills and sign up your kids!

"The Mariemont pool and the swim team were big selling points when we bought

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our house,” shared Courtney Vissman. “I want my kids to be able to swim well as a life skill and safety measure. After having previously spent more than a year taking swim lessons and seeing slow progress, my daughter’s ability increased exponentially after swim team and simply playing at the pool every week! More than that, I love being a part of the community and seeing neighbors and schoolmates at the pool. It’s a great way to relax or have outdoor family time."

#1 Community, community, community! What better way to get to know your neighbors than relaxing at the pool together. The Pool Commission is planning fun, family-centered social events throughout the season. More than 95 percent of pool employees are Mariemont residents, so you are bound to know many of the teens lifeguarding and working the front desk. Outside of the hustle and bustle of life, the pool offers users of all ages a place to unwind in a tranquil setting. Supporting our community pool is vital to the quality of life in our beautiful Village.

"We look forward to summers spent at the Mariemont pool. We love that every time we go, our daughters have someone they know to splash around with. We get to know our neighbors better in a relaxing atmosphere," said Maggie Kenner.

Are you convinced yet? Membership and swim lessons/team will open March 1 on the Mariemont Village website at mariemont. org. Mariemont Pool memberships are open to the entire Mariemont School District, so let all your school friends know the “five reasons” they should join you at the pool this summer!