Hall Memorial Pool
& Splash Pad

Yes — and don't wait until you're standing in line in the heat trying to create one on your phone. Every visitor needs a free RecDesk account before entry, no exceptions. Creating one takes a few minutes but also requires adding every person in your group as a household member and signing a liability waiver — none of which you want to be doing while your kids are asking when they can go swimming. Do it at home before you visit at bgcmetronorth.org/create.

The pool is 50 meters long and 18 meters wide, with 7 painted swim lanes. Depth ranges from 4 feet at the shallow end to 5'6" in the middle. There is no deep end and no diving board — intentionally designed for safe, open swim access for all ages.

Yes. The pool features an accessible entry ramp, stairs with double handrails, and an ADA-compliant pool lift. For specific accessibility questions, contact us at hallpool@bgcmetronorth.org.

Free admission for Malden residents was made possible by the Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation, whose support allows Malden families to access Hall Memorial Pool at no cost. To receive free admission, Malden residents need to verify their address with a valid photo ID at the gate on their first visit each season.

We maintain strict safety standards that determine how many people can be in the pool at any given time, based on our staffing on that day. When we reach capacity, entry becomes one-in, one-out. On busy days we recommend arriving earlier in the day.

The pool and splash pad close immediately at the first sign of lightning or when rain becomes heavy enough to affect visibility in the water. The pool reopens 30 minutes after the last observed lightning strike. Closures and reopenings are communicated via social media and email — timing of those announcements varies depending on conditions. When in doubt, check our social media pages before heading out.

No food or drink is permitted on the pool deck. The designated picnic area is available for all snacks and meals. Sealed water bottles and milk for infants are the only exceptions allowed on deck. No glass of any kind is permitted anywhere on the property — including glass bottles, jars, and drinkware. The on-site snack shack carried snacks, drinks, and pool essentials including Goldfish, Pirate Booty Popcorn, Cheez-Its, Chips, Water, Swim Diapers, Towels, Goggles, and Sunscreen.

No. We do not provide chairs or towels on the pool deck. Families are encouraged to bring their own — there is plenty of space on the deck and in the picnic area to set up.

We offer three levels of instruction:

Beginner — Students develop comfort and confidence in the water while learning essential water safety skills. Focus on water adjustment, breath control, floating, and basic movement. Students are ready to move on when they can float and recover independently on front and back, glide and kick short distances, roll to their back to breathe, and tread water for 5–10 seconds.

Intermediate — Students build swimming proficiency through fundamental swim strokes. Focus on coordination, breathing, endurance, and water competency. Students are ready to move on when they can swim coordinated front and back crawl, tread water for 30 seconds, and swim 25 yards continuously.

Advanced — Students refine all major strokes, improve endurance and efficiency, and develop advanced aquatic skills including butterfly, flip turns, and fitness swimming. Students completing this level are prepared for competitive swimming and advanced aquatic activities.

Group lessons cover Beginner level only. Intermediate and advanced swimmers are best served by our private and semi-private lesson program.

Group swim lessons started at $11 per class for season pass holders ($88 for an 8-class session, $66 for a 6-class session) — priced well below typical private swim instruction rates in the area. Non-pass holder pricing was $16.50 per class. A season pass starting at $100 unlocked pass holder pricing on every lesson registered, in addition to unlimited pool access. Private and semi-private lessons were also available for families who wanted one-on-one instruction or a more flexible schedule.

Weather cancellations were made up the following Monday at the same time. If the Monday makeup was also cancelled, it rolled to the next available Monday. If cancellations exceeded available makeup slots, remaining classes were refunded on a per-class basis. Personal absences did not receive a makeup, refund, or credit.

Season pool passes were non-refundable. Group and private lesson fees were non-refundable for personal absences. Weather cancellations were made up on available Mondays; any unrecoverable classes were refunded on a per-class basis.

For private pool rental inquiries, contact us at hallpool@bgcmetronorth.org. For birthday parties and gatherings in the splash pad picnic area, see the section below.

Before you start: You need a free RecDesk account. If you don't have one yet, create it at bgcmetronorth.org/create — it only takes a minute and can be done on your phone or at the front desk on arrival.

1. Click the "Buy a Day Pass Online" button on this page. Sign in to your RecDesk account if prompted.
2. Find the date you are coming and click Register Now. Only today and tomorrow are available — if a date shows "Registration begins..." it is not open yet.
3. Add the first person attending. Under Member, choose the family member who is going in the pool. Select the fee type that matches them — Adult (13+) $5.00 or Child (12 & under) $3.00. If you are paying cash at the front desk, check "Pay Later." Then click Save.
4. Add everyone else in your group. In the cart, click "Register another Household Member for this program" and repeat for each person going in the pool. Your cart will show everyone and the running total.
5. Sign the waiver. Click Go to Checkout and accept the liability waiver. You only need to sign it once per summer — if you have signed before, it is already on file.
6. Finish up. If paying by card, enter your payment now. If you selected Pay Later, click Process Now — an invoice will be emailed to you and you settle up at the front desk (cash or card) when you arrive. You're on the list!

💡 Coming with a group? Do all of this at home before you leave — it's much faster than entering everyone's information at the gate with kids and bags in tow.

Before you start: You need a free RecDesk account. Create one at bgcmetronorth.org/create if you don't have one yet.

1. Go to bgcmetronorth.org/pass and sign in to your RecDesk account.
2. Find your pass type — Individual ($100), Family ($150), or Senior 60+ ($50) — and click Enroll.
3. Choose your fee type. Select the option that matches you, for example "Family Pass (Non-resident) $150.00." Note: Resident pricing is for verified Malden residents only — if you are a Malden resident, you will need to show a valid photo ID with your Malden address at the gate on your first visit before the resident discount is applied to your account.
4. Add your household members. For a Family pass, check every member the pass covers. All members must share the same last name and live in the same household. Passes may not be shared with friends, neighbors, or extended family not living in the home.
5. Check out. Click Go to Checkout, sign the liability waiver if you haven't already this summer, and complete payment. Your pass is active immediately.

💡 A season pass pays for itself fast — an Individual pass covers unlimited visits all summer and unlocks season pass holder pricing on swim lessons ($11/class instead of $16.50).

We have step-by-step guides that walk through the full process including creating your account, adding household members, buying your pass, signing waivers, and completing payment. These will be relevant again once the pool reopens next season.

• Day Pass Guide — Paying by Card →
• Day Pass Guide — Paying Cash at the Gate →

Shorter quick reference versions are also available if you just need the key steps at a glance.

• Day Pass Quick Reference — Card →
• Day Pass Quick Reference — Cash →

Here are the key rules every visitor should know — these apply again once the pool reopens. Download the full rules document for complete details.

Safety: Walk at all times. No diving. Follow staff instructions immediately. Shower before entering the pool. Appropriate swimwear required. Swim diapers required for children who are not toilet trained. No open wounds or communicable illnesses in the pool.

Supervision: Children under 12 must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or responsible adult at the pool. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the locker rooms.

Photography: Photography, video recording, and live streaming are prohibited in the pool and locker room areas without prior authorization from management.

Food & drink: No food, gum, or beverages on the pool deck except sealed water bottles. All food must be eaten in the designated picnic area. No glass of any kind anywhere on the property. Alcohol, smoking, vaping, and weapons are prohibited.

Picnic tables: Do not stand on or move picnic tables. Available to all guests on a first-come, first-served basis.

Personal property: Hall Memorial Pool and BGC Metro North are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property.

📄 View the Full Pool Rules →