All fun
All welcome
A community pool, a shared legacy, a summer tradition.
The Ithaca Swim Club is more than a place to swim, it’s a community built around connection, cooperation, and generations of summer memories.
Founded in 1968, the Club has been in continuous operation every summer for over five decades. What started as a shared vision for a neighborhood pool has grown into a vibrant, multi-generational gathering place where families grow up together, friendships form, and traditions are passed down year after year.
A Cooperative Community Pool
We are proudly a non-profit cooperative, a model that keeps membership fees accessible while creating a strong sense of ownership and belonging.
As a cooperative:
Members contribute a few hours each season to help open, close, and maintain the facility
Volunteers serve on the Club board, committees, and leadership roles
Members help shape decisions, programming, and the future of the Club
Those unable to participate in work parties may opt for a small fee instead
This shared responsibility creates something special:
a pool that belongs to its people - not a corporation.
A place for fun & belonging
Our community is what makes the Club thrive. Members and friends bring their talents, creativity, and energy to the pool each summer, creating a calendar full of meaningful, fun-filled activities.
Past events and traditions include:
Tie-dye days
Preschool activities
Teen parties
Pizza parties
Ice cream socials
Family activities
Craft projects
These safe, joyful experiences make the Club more than a pool - they make it a place where summer feels like home.
Our Facilities
The Ithaca Swim Club is wheelchair accessible, has changing facilities, including a family/accessible changing room, and has an ADA compliant lift to get in/out of the pool.
Main Pool
50’ x 75’ six-lane pool
Heated
Sanitized without chlorine
Depth slopes from 3.5 to 6 feet
Two lanes reserved for lap swimming at all times
Full lap swim hours available daily
Diving Area
50’ x 40’
12-foot depth
Low diving board
Wading Pool
10’ x 15’
Heated
Fully fenced
Designed for children 5 and under
Community led, member powered, volunteer driven.
Your Board of Directors
Heather Scott, President
Lisa St. John, Vice President
Seth Brahler, Treasurer
Justine McCluskey, Lifeguard liaison
Randi Madrid, Swim Lesson Director
Michael Baker, Membership Manager
Carrie Simon, Social Events Chair
Kristina Darrol, Snack Liasion
Kevin Markwardt, Pool Manager
Doug Sybert, Building & Grounds
Brian Rohan, Building & Grounds
Laura Dolch, Secretary
Louise Felker, Marketing
More Ithaca Swim Club Fun
Courts & Recreation
Members enjoy access to tennis courts and basketball courts. Courts are available during pool hours, with extended tennis court access before and after hours and during the off-season (weather permitting). Tennis courts may be reserved in one-hour blocks during swim season.
Picnic, Play & Gathering Spaces
The Club is designed for full-day summer living and offers: Barbecue grills, Picnic tables, Shaded seating areas, Grassy open spaces, Snacks available for purchase, Bring your own food and drinks or local carry-out.
Programs, Lessons & Activities
The Club offers a wide range of programs and seasonal offerings for all ages and skill levels, including: Swim lessons (members and non-members welcome), Community events, Pavilion rentals for parties and celebrations.