More Lifeguards Mean Extended Hours At Pool, Lake In Vernon

VERNON, CT — The Vernon Parks and Recreation Department is expanding hours at Newhoca Beach and at the Community Pool after being able to hire additional lifeguards.

The Community Pool is located at 375 Hartford Turnpike and will now be open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
through Aug. 21.

Newhoca Beach is located at Newhoca Park, on Bolton Lake at 185 Grier Road. It will now be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Aug. 12.

The Parks and Recreation Department continues to offer season passes to Vernon residents to Newhoca
Beach and Community Pool.

Season passes are $30 for residents 12 and younger and $50 for residents 13 and older. When visiting an
aquatic facility anyone younger than 13 must be accompanied at all times by an adult.

A day pass remains available for purchase throughout the season. The cost is $3 for anyone 12 and younger
and $5 for anyone 13 and older. Day passes provide access on the date of purchase only.

Season passes can be purchased at either aquatic facility. Proof of residency is required in the form of a state
issued photo ID or Vernon Public Schools photo ID. Residents younger than 18 years must have a parent or
guardian present to purchase a season pass.

For additional information, visit the Parks and Recreation Department web page: www.vernonrec.org.