July 29,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, August can be very hot . Reader says , “The pool is lovely this year. The water is crystal clear. In the deep end (12 feet deep) a lifeguard recovered a person’s sunglasses that had dropped to the bottom. Love Graydon so much. And the flags are helpful. No complaint about that minor addition.”
Starting August 1, half-price season passes ($60/adult, $55/ages 2-15, free/under age 2) will be available to Ridgewood residents through CommunityPass or in person at the Graydon badge office until half an hour before closing. Nonresidents may still buy season passes at original prices.
Day passes and guest passes , many queries each summer from people in other towns who want to visit Graydon for the day without buying a season badge. Day passes ($10/day) for the buyer’s own use are sold on site to Ridgewood residents only. Guest passes($10/day) are sold to any current Graydon badge holder, who must remain present during the visitor’s stay.
To say water is crystal clear is WAY TOO MUCH. Maybe in the very early morning it is somewhat clear but during the day you can’t see more than about 2 feet down.I was there on Sat and Sun. Sunday was way too crowded in the kids area and hygiene wasn’t great as I saw multiple spits swimming. When I asked why the other side of the shallow water wasn’t open to relieve the crowding I was told it is designated for camps during the week. Graydon is nice in general but I think the non residents are squeezing the residents out on the weekends. Crestwood in Allendale which is a similar setup doesn’t allow non residents unless they’re guests of current residents. Why is Graydon open to everyone?