Woman doing laps in the Turner Community Pool

Swimming

With an extensive and scenic waterfront, CHQ has always celebrated its connection to the lake, and swimming remains a popular pastime. Beaches are closed and will reopen June 22, 2024 weather, staffing, and water conditions permitting.

The 25-yard indoor pool at the Turner Community Center is open year-round. Chautauqua Health & Fitness members receive complimentary admission to the pool. Separate pool memberships and passes may also be purchased. View pool rules below.

Turner Pool Hours

Reservations required. Call 716-357-6430 for more information and to schedule a swim time.

Contact Information

Meg Pickard
Director of Recreation Services,
Fitness Center Manager    
mpickard@chq.org

Beaches & Waterfronts

Turner Community Pool

Beaches & Waterfronts

Beaches are closed and will reopen June 22, 2024 weather and staffing permitting.

Lifeguard must be present to swim in designated beaches.

Children’s Beach, by the Miller Bell Tower, provides a shallow swimming area and sand beach for youth and their families. Children unable to stand alone with their head above water or in need of flotation devices must be accompanied in the water by a responsible adult. Children under 12 years of age must have a responsible adult present at the beach supervising their activities at all times.

Pier Beach, adjacent to Children’s Beach is a deep water swimming area. Children under 14 years of age must pass a deep-water swim test administered by lifeguard on duty to swim in this area.

Heinz Waterfront, located on South Lake Drive in front of the Heinz Fitness Center.

This waterfront area is provided for sunbathing and fishing purposes. Fishing poles can be rented and nightcrawlers purchased at the Sports Club located on the shoreline in front of the Athenaeum Hotel.

University Waterfront, located on North Lake Drive directly below the President’s Cottage.

This waterfront area is provided for sunbathing and fishing purposes. Fishing poles can be rented and nightcrawlers purchased at the Sports Club located on the shoreline in front of the Athenaeum Hotel.

Turner Community Pool

The following safety protocols are in place and must be followed:

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: Please reserve a swim time in advance by calling 716-357-6430. If we are not available at the time of your call, staff will follow-up to confirm your requested time. If you leave a message, please do not assume your time is confirmed until a staff member has contacted you to affirm your scheduled time.

YOUTH POLICIES:

  • Must be at least 12 years of age to swim in a lane alone and be able to pass a deep-water swim test administered by lifeguard.
  • Children under 12 years of age can use the exercise lane but must have a responsible adult present in the pool supervising their activities at all times.

Showers and towels are available.