Housed at Cape Elizabeth High School, the Donald L. Richards Community Pool is a heated (82°) six-lane, 25-yard pool for lap and adult/child open swim. It also features a heated whirlpool (101°), accessible showers, and changing facilities. The pool is wheelchair and hydro-lift-accessible. Lifeguards are on duty during all open hours. We offer a variety of programs whether you’re looking for structured workouts, improving competitive skills, or taking swim lessons. The pool is also available for private rentals on the weekends.
You may pay the daily walk-in fee or secure a membership. New memberships may be purchased in person at the pool or Community Services. See the rate schedule below.
In 1991, the Cape Elizabeth swimming pool was named the Donald L. Richards Community Pool. Richards, the former long-time Cape Elizabeth High School swim coach, holds a record of 903 wins, which ranks him as one of the most successful coaches in the State of Maine. His team won 11 state titles and was state runner-up 15 times during his 30 years of coaching The Capers. In January 2020, he was inducted into the Maine Sports Hall of Fame.
Suspension or Cancellation Policy
Medical – Members may submit medical documentation in the event they need to suspend or cancel their membership due to injury/illness. The suspended time will be added to extend the membership. Cancellations will be prorated.
Non-Medical – Annual members may suspend their membership for a minimum of one month and a maximum of three months once during their membership year and will be assessed a $25 processing fee to do so. We are unable to accommodate non-medical suspensions for monthly or quarterly members.
Pool Membership
Individual
Monthly Quarterly Annual
$43 $104 $341
Couple
Monthly Quarterly Annual
$71 $159 $473
Family
Monthly Quarterly Annual
$99 $267 $830
*Residents of other communities, please add 10%
*Daily Walk-In fees. Residents Age 10 and under $4/Age 11+ $5. Non-residents age 10 and under $5/Age 11+ $6.
Combination Fitness Center and Pool Membership
Individual
Monthly Quarterly Annual
$60 $138 $473
Couple
Monthly Quarterly Annual
$94 $220 $667
Family
Monthly Quarterly Annual
$131 $339 $1,136