Memberships
Pool Schedule
For an up-to-date Thornton Park Pool Schedule Click Here. The City of Shaker Heights reserves the right to make adjustments in daily operating hours or close the pool or any portion of, for any reason, including, but not limited to: staffing, cold or inclement weather, or mechanical issues.
Pool Season: May 24 - Sep 1
General Pool Rules
- All swimmers must wear a color-coded wristband on their person to use the pool.
- Swimmers must wear appropriate swimming apparel (no cut-offs or athletic shorts)
- Children ages 6 and under must have a parent or guardian in pool at all times, actively engaged with child(ren).
- Children ages 12 and under must have a parent or guardian within pool area at all times.
- No running, horseplay or unruly behavior.
- No glass containers of any type are permitted in pool area.
- Smoking, alcohol, and electronic cigarettes are prohibited on City property.
- Profane, abusive, or vulgar language is not permitted.
- Continuous swimming or water jogging is required for use of lap lanes.
- Deep water swim tests are required for children ages 12 and under to use any portion of the deep water, including water slide and diving board.
Proof of Residency
To receive the resident rate, individuals must have a valid proof of residency for the City of Shaker Heights or employment verification from a business located within city limits. Proof of residency is not required for individuals that provided residency verification documents during the purchasing of a 2024 season pool pass. For young children, not yet attending school, a birth certificate can be used in lieu of residency documents, if one or both parents/guardians are listed.
Examples: Non-Expired State ID or Driver’s License; Current Utility or Medical Bill within last 90-days; Car Registration; additional examples can be found on our website.
Verification of Age
All individuals, ages three (3) years and up are required to provide verification of age. Documents used for verification must show full date of birth, including month, day, and year.
Examples: Non-Expired Passport, State ID or Driver’s License; School Documents; Birth Certificate; additional examples can be found on our website.
For an up-to-date Thornton Park Pool Schedule Click Here. The City of Shaker Heights reserves the right to make adjustments in daily operating hours or close the pool or any portion of, for any reason, including, but not limited to: staffing, cold or inclement weather, or mechanical issues.
Pool Season: May 24 - Sep 1
General Pool Rules
- All swimmers must wear a color-coded wristband on their person to use the pool.
- Swimmers must wear appropriate swimming apparel (no cut-offs or athletic shorts)
- Children ages 6 and under must have a parent or guardian in pool at all times, actively engaged with child(ren).
- Children ages 12 and under must have a parent or guardian within pool area at all times.
- No running, horseplay or unruly behavior.
- No glass containers of any type are permitted in pool area.
- Smoking, alcohol, and electronic cigarettes are prohibited on City property.
- Profane, abusive, or vulgar language is not permitted.
- Continuous swimming or water jogging is required for use of lap lanes.
- Deep water swim tests are required for children ages 12 and under to use any portion of the deep water, including water slide and diving board.
Proof of Residency
To receive the resident rate, individuals must have a valid proof of residency for the City of Shaker Heights or employment verification from a business located within city limits. Proof of residency is not required for individuals that provided residency verification documents during the purchasing of a 2024 season pool pass. For young children, not yet attending school, a birth certificate can be used in lieu of residency documents, if one or both parents/guardians are listed.
Examples: Non-Expired State ID or Driver’s License; Current Utility or Medical Bill within last 90-days; Car Registration; additional examples can be found on our website.
Verification of Age
All individuals, ages three (3) years and up are required to provide verification of age. Documents used for verification must show full date of birth, including month, day, and year.
Examples: Non-Expired Passport, State ID or Driver’s License; School Documents; Birth Certificate; additional examples can be found on our website.
Note: Guest Policy: Season pass holders, ages 18 and up, are permitted to bring 4 non-residents per day. All individuals entering the gated pool area must pay an admission fee whether or not they choose to swim.
Thornton Park Pool season pass holders receive admission to open swim and lap swim. A pass is required for children ages 3 and older. Full refunds can only be granted before the season begins. Partial refunds, up to 50% may be granted before June 15, 2025.
Replacement passes are available for $5 per card, up to a maximum of $20 per household.
| Membership Type | Pool Pass (Season) |
| Custom Membership Code | 2025 Thornton Park |
| Period | 5/24/2025 - 9/1/2025 |
| Default Membership Duration | 15 week(s) |
| Enrollment Begin Date | 2/14/2025 |
| Enrollment End Date | 9/1/2025 |
| Online Enrollment | Yes |
Demographics
| Gender | Any Gender |
| Age Minimum | 0 |
| Maximum | 2 |
| Fee Type | Residency Restriction |
Max Members | Punches/Swipes | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Resident Only | 1 | - | $0.00 |
| Resident | ||||
| Residency Restriction | Resident Only | |||
| Max Members | 1 | |||
| Punches/Swipes | - | |||
| Amount | $0.00 | |||
| Non-Resident | NonResident Only | 1 | - | $0.00 |
| Non-Resident | ||||
| Residency Restriction | NonResident Only | |||
| Max Members | 1 | |||
| Punches/Swipes | - | |||
| Amount | $0.00 | |||
| Daily Admission (1 Day) | Resident Only | 1 | - | $0.00 |
| Daily Admission (1 Day) | ||||
| Residency Restriction | Resident Only | |||
| Max Members | 1 | |||
| Punches/Swipes | - | |||
| Amount | $0.00 | |||
