This photo shows the Bridgewater YMCA Pool on a recent, lazy Sunday afternoon. It’s located on Garretson Road, across from the Bridgewater-Raritan high school. In the foreground is a partial view of the kiddy pool which spans the entire width of the lap pool. Originally built by Bridgewater as a municipal facility for Township citizens, the pool was eventually sold to the Somerset Valley YMCA which also serves Somerville and Hillsborough, each with its own building.
Although the pool was relatively quiet when this snapshot was taken, the photo belies how busy this place really is. It can get frantic at times! The larger, main pool boasts ten lanes designed for lap swimming. The building is a multi-use swimming facility: It hosts competitive, training and casual swimming for individuals of all ages, as well as for families and groups, all of which make maximum use of the pool.
In the mornings, during the warm season, it becomes much like a partial summer camp for kids. After Labor Day, when school begins, and throughout the rest of the year, weekdays see after-school training and practice for middle school and high school swim teams, for the Y’s own team, and for other groups. With 10 lanes and two diving boards, it’s a popular spot for competitive events. The high-diving board is one of not many in the entire state of New Jersey suitable for competition.
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