About the Pool

What are the pool hours?

10am – 8pm daily – see our Hours page for more information and occasional exceptions.

There are some days when the pools close early due to special events:

  • Monday, June 8:  HOME Swim Meet – pools close at 4:PM
  • Thursday, June 11:  Ladies’ Night – pools close at 7:PM
  • Monday, June 15:  HOME Swim Meet – pools close at 4:PM
  • Saturday July 4:  HOLIDAY – pools close at 5:PM
  • Monday, July 6:  HOME Swim Meet – pools close at 4:PM

What is the minimum age for a child to come to the pool without a parent?

After 5pm, all children under the age of 14 who have not finished the 8th grade must be with a parent. Before 5pm, the decision is up to the parents, however, the child should:

  • be able to swim 2 lengths of the pool with a good stroke
  • know how to contact a parent
  • know how to be responsible for his/her money

I have a nanny watching my children most days during the summer. May they bring our children to the pool?

Yes, they can – and it’s easy to add your summer nanny to your KRA account. Please contact us for instructions.

Are toys allowed in the pools?

Toys are allowed in the L and baby pools, but not allowed in the lap pool or dive well.

About the Tennis / Pickleball Courts

Do I need a key for the tennis courts and/or lights?

  • You may purchase a key for $2 to access Courts 8 and 9 (“The Woods” courts) as well as the lights for Courts 1&2 and 3&4
  • For an additional $5.00, you may purchase a key to all courts and the restroom
  • Please lock courts 8 & 9 when you finish playing.
  • Keys are available in the pool office, or contact Martha Hodges

How do I turn on the lights on Courts 1-4?

Access to the light switches requires the same key that you need for Courts 8 & 9.

How do I reserve tennis or pickle ball courts?

Use the court reservation system.

Can my child play wallball on the tennis backboard / pickleball court #2?

No, we now have a dedicated wallball wall beside the pavilion, which is the only place where wallball is permitted.

About the Facilities

Parking at KRA

As we head into the busy summer weekends at Kanawha, please be aware that the main parking lot may fill up quickly during peak times.  Additionally, when parking in the main parking lot, please make sure to pull all the way into your parking space. Vehicles that extend out into the driving lanes can significantly impact traffic flow and make it difficult for other cars to pass safely.

To help accommodate additional vehicles, overflow parking will be available in the field area, which is accessed from Holmes Ave. We’ve included a parking map for reference. Please review and follow the parking layout to help maximize space and maintain safe traffic flow.  A gate by the field will be open for access to the pool area.

Please note: even if you park in the field, all members and guests must still check in at the front gate immediately upon arrival. 

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and patience as we work to keep traffic and parking flowing smoothly throughout the summer!

How do I reserve the pavilion or the field?

Learn more about using the pavilion or the field on our Facility Rental page, and contact Martha Hodges to make a reservation.

What can I do to help keep the bee problem under control?

Please clean up all spills, especially of sweet drinks, candy, ice cream, and other sweets items, as the sugar attracts yellow jackets.

What should I do with my trash and recycling?

We ask that you please throw away trash as soon as food or drink is consumed. Trash goes in the beige cans, and recyclables go in the blue containers.

  • Recyclables include: empty aluminum cans, empty plastic bottles, flattened cardboard boxes (except pizza boxes), newspapers, and magazines.
  • Do not recycle: candy wrappers, ice cream wrappers, styrofoam cups, pizza boxes, paper plates, or popsicle sticks.

Is the playground accessible when the pools are closed?

Yes!

What payment methods are accepted at the snack bar? 

The snack bar will have updated payment options this season. We’ll still accept cash, and new this year, we’ll also accept credit cards (WOO HOO!)

  • Guests can pay with all major credit cards, tap to pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay/Android Pay, and chip cards.
  • We will not be offering PayPal as a payment option this year.

How does someone apply to work in the snack bar, as a gatekeeper, or a groundskeeper?

Please see the full requirements for various KRA jobs on our Employment page.

Where is my child allowed to play wallball?

We now have a dedicated wallball wall beside the pavilion, which is the only place where wallball is permitted.