Clay Street Pool

Picture of Pool SlidesClay Street Pool at Callison Recreation Center
217 Clay Street
Forest City, NC 28043
828.248.5220

The Clay Street Pool follows the calendar for summer break for the Rutherford County school system. We will open for the season at 1:00pm on the last day for students and will close the day school starts back.

Opening Day May 24, 2024 at 1 pm                          Last Day Sunday August 11, 2024 close at 6pm

Seasonal Summer Pool Hours

Sunday............. 2 pm - 6 pm OPEN SWIM

Monday....................... 1 pm - 6 pm OPEN SWIM 

Tuesday........... 1 pm - 6 pm   FAMILY SWIM      /     8 pm - 10 pm   FAMILY NIGHT SWIM

Wednesday........ 1 pm - 6 pm   FAMILY SWIM

Thursday........ 1 pm - 6 pm   OPEN SWIM     /     8 pm - 10 pm   FAMILY NIGHT SWIM

Friday................ 1 pm - 6 pm   FAMILY SWIM

Saturday......... 10 am - 2 pm   FAMILY SWIM  and  2 pm - 6 pm   OPEN SWIM

One-Time Visit Fees

  • Children under 5 years: free w/ paid adult
  • Children 5-17 years: $3.00
  • Adults 18 and over: $5.00

Please note: Fees have changed and to receive the discounted Corporate City Limit rates, you must prove you are living within the Corporate City Limit.

Season Membership Fees (available for purchase May 1)

  • Individual: $75.00 Corporate City Limits and $125.00 Non-Corporate City Limits
  • Family up to 5 members: $125.00 Corporate City Limits ($10.00 for each additional person up to 8 on one pass)
  • Family up to 5 members: $200.00 Non-Corporate City Limits ($10.00 for each additional person up to 8 on one pass)

Pool Party Rental Fees/Information (reservations begin May 1)

  • Pool Parties are only on Fridays after 7:00 PM and Saturdays and Sundays after 6:00 PM. All parties must be over before 10:00 PM.

  • Pool Rental: $100.00 Corporate City Limits and $200 Non-Corporate City Limits

  • Lifeguard Fee for pool parties: $15 per guard per hour

  • You are required a minimum of two lifeguards on duty at your pool party.

  • If you have more than 40 people in the fenced in pool area, you are required to have a third lifeguard. We only use the Town of Forest City's certified lifeguards.

  • The $100.00 deposit must be received within one week of the reservation being booked or you forfeit your date.

  • The party must be paid in full at least two weeks prior to party.

  • Any cancellations must be received 3 weeks prior to your rental date, or no refund will be given.

Swimming Lessons Fees

  • Per child: $35 Corporate City Limits and $55 Non-Corporate City Limits
  • Must be at least 5 years old.
  • Registration begins on May 1st.

For all other questions, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 828.248.5220.