The Garrison Park wading pool opened on Friday, June 21, 2024, and will be open through Sunday, August 18, 2024. The wading pool is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 pm. Hours are dependent on weather and availability of pool attendants. If you see the American flag posted at the pool shed, the wading pool is open!
The wading pool is located in Garrison Park, at the corner of Garrison Road and Park Drive. Besides the wading pool, park facilities include a playground, several picnic tables, a sandbox, and a basketball court. There is not restroom in this park, but there is a port-a-john. There is an open-air gazebo that is open to the public unless it is being used by the Town of Amherst Recreation Department’s Summer Program or it is rented. Parking is on the public streets surrounding the park.
For the safety and enjoyment of all participants, the following rules apply:
- Garrison Park Wading Pool is for children 12 and under
- Children must have a parent, guardian or caregiver 12 years of age or older actively supervising them at the pool
- Active supervision includes being in the water with the children within arm’s reach
- Wading pool use is prohibited outside of posted hours or when wading pool is unattended
- Pollution of poll is prohibited
- No diving
- Appropriate swimwear is required
- Non-toilet trained infants and toddlers must wear swim diapers (no regular diapers)
- Wading Pool Attendants have complete authority
- Maximum capacity is 75 bathers
The following are NOT permitted at the wading pool site:
- Glass containers
- Food near or on the paved concrete decking
- Play that may be deemed hazardous to other persons (i.e., running, roughhousing, spitting, spouting water, etc.)
- Pets
- Smoking
- Alcohol or drugs
- Abusive or profane language
- Water guns
- Large inflatable toys
- Anything deemed inappropriate by the Wading Pool Attendants