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The city’s Krepps and Marilla pools are open for the season and will be open through Aug. 15.
Krepps pool is in the heart of Suncrest, near the WVU Coliseum, and features a pirate ship-themed aquatic play area for children 12 and under, diving board, concession stand, beach area and locker rooms.
Marilla is BOPARC’s largest pool and is in the Sabraton area of Morgantown. Marilla Pool features a zero-grade entry, two water slides, diving board, large beach area, concession stand and locker rooms.
Both Krepps and Marilla pools are open from noon- 6 p.m. with evening swim at 8 p.m. on select Fridays.
Pool passes
Passes can be purchased at the BOPARC Administrative Office in Marilla from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, and at both Krepps and Marilla pools from noon- 5 p.m.
Passes are picture coded and require a driver’s license size photo at time of purchase. Please bring a photo(s) if members of your party will not be present at time of purchase. Passes will not be processed without a picture.
A Family Pass for up to four people is $200 or $230 with slides included. Each family member after four will add $25 each.
An Individual Season Pass will be $110 or $130 with slides.
Pool Passes are valid at both pools for public sessions only. Individual programs have an additional fee.
Private rental
Both Krepps Pool and Marilla Pool can be reserved for private events. Reservations may be made in one- or two-hour time blocks from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday-Sunday.
Reservations include use of the pool, locker rooms, beach areas, pool pavilion (Marilla only), Aquatic Play Area (Krepps only) and lifeguards. Use of the water slides at Marilla is available for an additional rental fee. Renters are permitted to bring refreshments, but (no alcohol will be permitted.
Reservations for 2021 private pool rentals can be made by calling 304-296-8356.
Pool rental is $165 per hour, with slide rental another $120 per hour.
Daily admission is $6 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and ages 4-17. Children 3 and under swim free with a paying adult.
Daily slide passes at Marilla are an extra $3.
Every Sunday is Discount Day with a group of four admitted for $15, plus $2 for each additional person. There is a limit to six per group.
For more information: Krepps Pool: 304-599-3362; Marilla Pool: 304-292-1743.
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