It's a safe gathering space. It's part of a shared heritage. It enhances the town's charm.

Lititz Springs Pool makes Lititz, Lititz.

"I think it's a cherished gem," said Corey Pickel, the associate executive director of the Lititz recCenter, which operates and manages Lititz Springs Pool. "It was a big project when it was first started. We have a beautiful pool. You have all walks of life coming in. Some communities are losing their assets, but this community has really supported our pool."

Lititz Springs Pool, which is located at 201 Maple St., Lititz, is recognizing a special anniversary. When the facility opens on Saturday, May 23, Lititz Springs Pool will mark its 65th season of serving local communities.

Beginning on Monday, June 8, the pool will be open every day from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., weather permitting, throughout the summer. The swim season at Lititz Springs Pool will conclude during the first week of September, with the popular adult splash event and then the season-ending dog swim day.

"Just getting out and getting fresh air is important," said Pickel. "Just sitting on a towel and taking in some vitamin D. The pool provides great activities to get kids out. Learning to swim is an important skill to learn; it keeps kids safe."

In 1961, community advocates put their heads together, reached the conclusion that the locale needed a pool and then followed through with their idea. The $20,000 those leaders raised helped fund the construction of the pool, and in 1962, Lititz Springs Pool was opened to the community.

"I think stories like this bring out a little nostalgia," said Pickel, a resident of Brickerville. "I've gone there for as long as I can remember. Years later, I'm taking my kids, and they love it. Hopefully, someday my grandkids will experience it. It's family friendly. People trust that it will always be there."

Lititz recCenter took over operations of Lititz Springs Pool in 2014. Five years later, the property, which features a 400,000-gallon main pool, a 70,000-gallon adult/lap pool and a 4,000-gallon baby pool, was spruced up through a $4.5 million renovation project.

"We're really proud of the 65 years the pool has been in the community and serving it well," said Pickel. "We've been able to improve the grounds. We want to keep it as a priority for the community for years to come."

In addition to the three separate pools, the Lititz Springs Pool facility offers a massive splash pad, a 50-gallon dump bucket, a water gun area, 24 20-foot shade umbrellas, slides, diving boards, lily pads, picnic tables and plenty of grassy area. The pool does not include a concession stand, but patrons are welcome to order food and have it delivered to the front desk.

Lititz Springs Pool also hosts aquatic fitness classes, swim lessons and the Lititz Springs Wave Runners community swim team, which provides competition opportunities for students between the ages of 5 and 18.

"It's a beautiful property," said Pickel. "Even when we're closed, it's amazing how many people stop, look in through the fence, take pictures and admire it. It's just another extension of Lititz. It's a beautiful community, a beautiful town."

In 2025, Lititz Springs Pool sold 903 season passes, 530 of which were family season passes. During the season, the pool also entertained a total of 10,724 guests - individuals from Lititz, Warwick Township and surrounding communities.

"You can come in as a family, and you can make a whole day of it," said Pickel. "People set up under an umbrella and relax. It's people just looking to have a nice day, looking to enjoy the sun and cool water and escape from the day-to-day grind. It's about fresh air and relaxing."

Lititz Springs Pool employs nearly 50 seasonal workers, managers, lifeguards, front desk personnel and facility monitors.

"We're a nonprofit, and our mission is to enrich the lives of the community by providing programs and facilities that promote the participation of individuals, families and groups from all backgrounds," said Pickel. "We want to be very inclusive. The pool is a perfect extension of the Lititz recCenter, where everyone is invited."

For additional information, go to https://lititzrec.com.