St. Marys is opening the quarry for swimming on Monday, July 6.
Protocols will be in place this summer to protect swimmers and staff. There will be three dedicated swim times every day to ensure all physical distancing, cleaning and staffing measures can be met. A maximum of 70 patrons will be able to participate in each swim.
The three swims will take place from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., 3:15 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Patrons will have to register in advance for all swims through the Town’s website.
All patrons will undergo COVID-19 screening.
Additional information about the registration process, including the starting date, will be shared in the near future.
Payment must be made at the time of registration; no in-person payments will be accepted at the quarry. The cost for each swim will be $4.50 per child or youth and $7 for adults. Due to the advance registration requirements, swim passes, YMCA memberships and St. Marys Public Library passes will not be accepted at this time.
Swimming lessons will not be offered at the quarry in 2020.
“While much has changed at the quarry this year, some things remain the same,” said Stephanie Ische, Director of Community Services. “Swimmers will experience the same refreshing water, friendly staff and breathtaking scenery that has made the quarry a beloved destination for so long.”