The Anita Louise Ehrman Recreation Center is a prized jewel in the hamlet of Armonk and an incomparable resource for residents of all ages in the Town of North Castle and its surrounding areas. Each summer season for forty years the Ehrman Pool has come alive as the setting where joyful laughter fills the air and long-cherished childhood memories are created for the hundreds of youngsters passing through its 1960s-style "retro-cool" entrance. Longtime town residents today refer to the Ehrman Pool as their "second home," recalling their youthful days when they couldn't wait to be dropped off for a summer's day of fun that seemed to end all too soon. Thankfully, that tradition carries on and continues to grow with each season and each new generation that joins.

Located on a pastoral 12-acre setting minutes from the heart of downtown Armonk, the Ehrman Pool opens on the Memorial Day weekend and stays open every day through the Labor Day weekend. The swim club continues to operate as a private, non-profit enterprise (501(c)(3)), just as it has since 1964 when it was established by the Anita Louise Ehrman Trust. It is governed by vested volunteers who comprise the board of directors.

The swim club also derives revenues from fees paid by the Town of North Castle, which uses the facilities weekday mornings as part of its Parks & Recreation summer Camp Chippewa programs. In 1965 the Ehrman pool opened to become a summer mainstay for families, seniors, married couples and singles who seek a complete and satisfying swim experience -- whether it's for competition practice, lap swimming, diving, general exercise or leisurely sun bathing. Best of all, the Ehrman Pool strives to ensure a comfortable and respectful private-club atmosphere in a safe and secure member-friendly environment. The Ehrman Pool also offers a snack bar with hot foods, basketball, volleyball, ping pong tables and other recreation in its play areas, as well as spacious men and women locker rooms with changing areas and private showers. Ample parking ensures that parking is never a problem at the Ehrman Pool.

During the summer season, the Ehrman Pool sponsors a comprehensive swim team program, with teams competing in the Northern Westchester Swim Conference. Key to the much-acclaimed success of the swim team program is the attentive involvement of parents, coaching staff and administration. The results are among the best in the county, the fruits of a carefully designed program that provides guidance, coaching instruction, and competition for children up to age 18.

For more information about the Anita Louise Recreation Center, please visit us during the season or check back here periodically.