New Outdoor Aquatic Center

Our new Zalik Outdoor Aquatic Center features three pools, two water slides, zero-entry, in-pool sundeck, shaded pool and deck areas, renovated locker rooms, shallow areas with multiple options for kids of all ages, and more. Plus, the pools are open exclusively for members starting at noon on weekdays (and all day on weekends)!

Fun in the sun awaits at our new Zalik Outdoor Aquatic Center! The Dinerman Medeiros Pool, the Samsky Pool, the Alterman Pool, and the Barbara and Ed Mendel Splash Park will have your family splashing and laughing for hours. The Shoob Slide and the Silverman Slide promise to ramp up the adventure. Sue Sue’s Snack Bar and the Helen Marie Stern Picnic Area will ensure you are well fed for the next round of fun.

Summers at the Marcus JCC are centered around the pools: the sounds of delighted children; the smell of sunscreen; the sensation of warmth as families converge for our Dive Into Shabbat pool programs and say the traditional prayers over their children. Day Campers, swim team athletes, lap swimmers, and families all relish seeing old friends and meeting new ones at our pools from May to September. The outdoor aquatic center continues to be a place where meaningful Jewish memories and moments are created.

However, the pool is 40+ years old and traditional in design. It is difficult for children or those who are not strong swimmers to navigate. Renovating the Marcus JCC’s outdoor aquatic areas is imperative. The Marcus JCC already employs aquatic and programming staff to make young family programs energetic, entertaining, and (most of all) safe, but must provide pools and amenities that are competitive with those available at other local swim clubs.