George C. Brown Community Pool

Cypress Street, Punxsutawney
The George C. Brown Community Pool is celebrating it's 96th year in 2025!
Opening June 1, 2025
Hours: Monday-Sunday from 1:00pm-7:00pm
Admission:
$5.00/person
(from 1:00pm-6:00pm)

$0.25/person
(from 6:00pm-7:00pm)

Pool Rules

  • Do not approach Lifeguards while they are on duty. All questions should be directed the the Manager.

  • The lifeguard is the Final Authority.

  • Swim only when a Lifeguard is on duty.

  • All swimmers must shower with soap to remove deodorant, hair gels, makeup, and body lotions.

  • Remove band-aids before entering the pool.

  • Proper Swimming Attire must be worn always; i.e. Swimming Suits, Trunks, Board Shorts, Swim Shirts, Cover-ups, etc. Street clothes including cutoff jeans, loose-fitting tank tops, and baggy T- shirts present a hazard and are not permissible in the pool

  • Acceptable Language must be used at all times. Swearing will not be tolerated.

  • No Tobacco products, smoking, electronic cigarettes, or medical marijuana are prohibited on the Property.

  • Alcoholic Beverages are prohibited on the Property.

  • No food, GUM, or Drinks (except water) are allowed on the Property.

  • All glass containers are prohibited on the Property.

  • No running anywhere on the Property.

  • No horseplay, pushing, splashing, dunking, horseback riding, riding on shoulders, or throwing swimmers.

  • Do not hang on the "safety line or "lane lines".

  • Only Coast Guard Approved lifejackets are allowed. No "arm swimmies", no inflatable toys, and no bathing suit inner tubes are permitted.

  • Lap lanes are reserved for lap swimming only.

  • Children under 12 years of age MUST be accompanied by a responsible swimmer in the water OR wear a life jacket and have a parent on the Property.

  • Swimmers must take a deep-end test to pass the first rope. Lifeguards may ask any swimmer to retake the deep-end test at any time.

  • Only children under 5 years of age will be permitted in the small pool.

  • Do not block the jets in the small pool.

  • The shallow end of the pool is for children, non-swimmers, and caregivers. Those unable to swim should remain in this section of the pool and should not go beyond the shallow area.

  • Pool passes are to be used by pass-holder only. Violation of this rule will result in the revocation of pool passes without a refund.

  • In the event of thunder or storms, all patrons will be asked to exit the pool for a period of 30 minutes. When thunder-free for 30 minutes, patrons will be allowed to re-enter the water. No refunds will be given in the case of inclement weather.

  • Absolutely no refunds will be given for any reason.

  • Caregivers are expected to review the pool rules with their children.