Swimming pools and summertime go hand-in-hard. When the temperature rises, there’s no better way to cool off than a quick dip. But did you realize there’s a naturally spring-fed swimming pool in the heart of the state? The pool at the Blue Ridge Swim Club is a little piece of paradise that you’ll want to learn more about before those hot days of summer hit. Here’s more on the history of the pool, the private swim club, and resources to learn more about its membership:
The Blue Ridge Swim Club is located at 1275 Owensville Road, Charlottesville VA 22901.
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The scenic and naturally-fed swimming pool is not only a hidden gem in the Shenandoah Valley, but also a historic landmark.
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The pool was built in 1913 as part of a summer camp known as the Blue Ridge Camp. It’s considered to be the third-oldest swimming pool in the U.S.
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The elaborate water flow system brings in water from a nearby spring and separates out the silt, providing pristine and natural swimming water.
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Since the 1940s, the pool has been a centerpiece of the Blue Ridge Swim Club, which today also includes a co-ed day camp.
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The pool boasts features such as a diving board, inner tubes for floating, and even live music during Sunday evenings.
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Completely surrounded by trees, the spring-fed swimming spot is nothing short of an oasis during the hot months of summer.
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For anyone with a membership, the pool is open on Sundays from early June to mid-August.
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Memberships to the Blue Ridge Swim Club are available for $60 per summer (no fee for swimmers 18 years of age or younger). Due to the small nature of the area, these memberships are somewhat limited. For more information on registration or visiting the pool for an open house weekend, click here. If you enjoyed reading about this spring-fed pool, you’ll also want to check out these 11 Must-Visit Swimming Holes In Virginia.
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Tours of the pool are also available, with plenty of areas open for picnics and lounging. Can you imagine a more peaceful surrounding for such a unique natural attraction?
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