The charge for use of the Municipal swimming pools and splash park by residents of the City of South Euclid shall be as follows:
(a) Season passes for residents of the City of South Euclid for each season commencing with the swimming season 2023 shall be fifty-five dollars ($55.00) each, with a maximum cost of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) per family. Each family pass shall allow for up to a maximum of four family member entrances, with any additional family members added for five dollars ($5.00) per person. There will be no charge for senior citizens 60 years and over. A free swimming pass shall be issued to an individual who is disabled and who verifies this disability on an annual basis. “Disabled” shall be defined in accordance with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12131 et seq.). A complimentary entry will be issued to the caregiver accompanying a disabled pass holder. The caregiver must be 18 years of age or older. Richmond Heights residents may purchase single season passes at the non-resident rate of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) or a family pass at the non- resident rate of one hundred seventy dollars ($170.00).
Residents applying for passes or admission must present proper identification, showing residence in the City of South Euclid, a valid driver’s license or State-issued ID may be used to prove identity but does not prove residency. A lease agreement, current financial document (bank statement), utility bill (gas, water, sewer, electric, landline phone bill) will be accepted as a form of proving residency in the City of South Euclid. All employees of the City of South Euclid, regardless of their residency, may purchase a single or family swim pass.
Season passes shall not be sold to any child under the age of five years old. All children four and under will be admitted free, but must be accompanied by an adult who has a season pass or pays admission or by a young adult, 14 years or over, with a note of request signed by the parent or guardian.
“Family,” as used in this section, means the members of a household living as a single housekeeping unit in a dwelling who are related to the nominal head of the household or to the spouse/partner of the nominal head of the household. This includes children under the age of 18, and a legal guardian of a family member as described above. A family may consist of one individual.
Upon presenting proper identification showing residence, such as a lease agreement or current financial document, summer guests of South Euclid residents may purchase South Euclid individual nonresident season passes for seventy-five dollars ($75.00) each. There will be no family rates for nonresident passes.
(b) Single admission fee for South Euclid residents shall be five dollars ($5.00) per person; single admission tickets for nonresidents of the City shall be six dollars ($6.00) per person. Such nonresidents shall be a guest of a resident and shall be accompanied at all times during the use of the swimming facilities by the resident host. Guests and resident hosts shall sign their names into a registration log sheet provided for guests. Not more than six guests may accompany one South Euclid family per day. The resident host shall vouch for the good behavior and conduct of his or her guests while using the City pool facilities.
For the 2023 pool season, upon presenting proper identification showing residence, such as a valid driver's license, State-issued ID, lease agreement or current financial document, summer guests of South Euclid residents or residents of Richmond Heights may purchase South Euclid individual nonresident season passes for seventy-five dollars ($75.00) each and non- resident family season passes for one hundred seventy dollars ($170.00).
Conditioned on reciprocity rights being granted by the City of Lyndhurst to South Euclid residents who are season swimming pass holders, Lyndhurst residents who are season swimming pass holders of that City will be permitted the use of South Euclid swimming pools.
Children who do not have season swim passes and who are enrolled in a duly licensed charitable South Euclid-based summer camp program must pay for a twenty dollar ($20.00) camper pass for admission to the South Euclid pools. The Director shall have the authority to determine capacity limits.
(c) A one-week pass may be purchased at the rate of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per season by nonresident house guests of South Euclid residents. Said pass shall be issued in the name of the guest, dated and be non-transferrable.
(d) Regular season pass holders, including nonresident pass holders, may participate in the Learn-To-Swim program by purchasing a Learn-To-Swim pass for twenty dollars ($20.00) per individual Learn-To-Swim course based on three three-week sessions. First preference for Learn-To- Swim courses must be offered to South Euclid residents and then to nonresidents and those otherwise eligible to purchase season passes may participate in the Learn-To Swim program by purchasing a Learn-To-Swim pass for twenty dollars ($20.00). The Learn-To-Swim program shall include special courses of instruction as meet with the approval of the Pool Supervisor. The competitive program shall be open only to South Euclid residents who are season pass holders.
Diving lessons shall be twenty dollars ($20.00) per three-week session.
American Red Cross Basic Water Rescue, Lifeguarding, and Water Safety Instructor Courses shall be offered at the rate of the providing organization.
Non-pass holders who are residents of the City of South Euclid may participate in the above mentioned courses, upon payment of the daily admission charge AND any applicable tuition fee for each lesson. Pool employees may participate in Basic Water Rescue and Lifeguarding at no admission cost.
(e) There shall be no refunds for season passes or Learn-To-Swim from and after the date that the swimming pools have opened.
(f) There shall be a charge of five dollars ($5.00) for replacement of a lost pass. Pictures on photo IDs may not be replaced until at least three pool seasons have passed.
(g) In addition thereto, the Director of Public Service shall establish such miscellaneous charges as may be necessary to compensate the City for costs due to loss, destruction or misuse or retention of equipment.
(h) Private parties hosted by a South Euclid resident at Bexley Pool will be authorized during the hours of 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sundays only. A fee of one hundred seventy dollars ($170.00) for the rental will be charged. If the pool is closed due to rain or cold weather on the scheduled pool party date, another date may be selected (upon availability) or a refund given.
In the event of damage, the party concerned will be responsible for any and all damage done. A non-refundable deposit of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) shall be required at the time of setting and securing the date of rental for each private party. No more than 200 people shall be permitted at a private party.
All regulations currently in effect and as required by ordinance for the use of the pools are applicable to private parties. A person 21 years of age or older shall be present at the private party and responsible for the conduct of persons present and any damage to property.
(i) Splash Park.
(1) A valid South Euclid pool pass or Splash Park pass is required for admission by anyone age 13 and under, including children under the age of six and those adults not accompanied by children. Splash Park passes are available only to South Euclid residents, residents of Lyndhurst, and residents of Richmond Heights, upon presenting proper identification, per divisions (a) and (b) of this section. All employees of the City of South Euclid, regardless of their residency, may purchase a single or family Splash Park pass.
(2) Season passes for use of the Splash Park at Quarry Park only shall be thirty-five dollars ($35.00) for an individual or family of up to four people, five dollars ($5.00) for each additional pass. Residents of South Euclid and Lyndhurst may purchase daily passes for one dollar ($1.00) per day, per child.
(3) All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult or by a young adult, 14 years or over, with a note of request signed by the parent or guardian. Adults, defined as a person fourteen years or over, accompanied by children, will not have to pay an admission fee to enter the Splash Park. Those adults who are not accompanied by children will be required to purchase a daily pass for three dollars ($3.00) per day, per person, to enter the Splash Park.
(4) Individuals who do not reside in South Euclid, Lyndhurst, or Richmond Heights will be admitted to the Splash Park upon paying a two dollar ($2.00) daily admission fee. Non- residents are not eligible to purchase a season pass. Non-resident adults accompanied by children will not be charged an admission fee. Non-resident unaccompanied adults will be required to pay a five dollar ($5.00) admission fee to enter the Splash Park.
(5) Parties may be hosted by a South Euclid resident (twenty-one or older) at the Splash Park. A fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for the rental will be charged. If the Splash Park is closed due to rain or cold weather on the scheduled Splash Park party date, another date may be selected (upon availability) or a refund given.
(j) All Pool and Splash Park passes are nontransferable.
(Ord. 1-00. Passed 2-14-2000; Ord. 1-01. Passed 1-29-01; Ord. 17-02. Passed 3-11-02; Ord. 12-03. Passed 2-10-03; Ord. 32-04. Passed 4-26-04; Ord. 19-05. Passed 3-28-05; Ord. 23-05. Passed 4-25-05; Ord. 01-06. Passed 2-13-06; Ord. 02-07. Passed 2-12-07; Ord. 44-07. Passed 1-14-08; Ord. 13-08. Passed 4-14-08; Ord. 29-08. Passed 6-9-08; Ord. 41-08. Passed 8-11-08; Ord. 02-09. Passed 1-12-09; Ord. 54-09. Passed 1-25-10; Ord. 57-10. Passed 4-11-11; Ord. 04-12. Passed 2-27-12; Ord. 41-12. Passed 1-28-13; Ord. 07-13. Passed 4-22-13; Ord. 22-13. Passed 3-10-14; Ord. 21-14. Passed 4-13-15; Ord. 30-15. Passed 3-14-16; Ord. 22-16. Passed 2-13-17; Ord. 27-17. Passed 1-22-18; Ord. 05-20. Passed 3-9-20; Ord. 07-21. Passed 4-26-21; Ord. 08-22. Passed 5-9-22; Ord. 10- 23. Passed 4-10-23.)