The Ridgewood Blog Brings a Free Market Laissez-faire Point of View to Local, New Jersey State and National Issues.
Owning a pool comes with many joys, but it can also bring some challenges, one of the biggest being algae growth. Algae can turn your clear water into a slimy, green mess, making your pool look uninviting and unsafe for swimming.
The good news is that you don’t need harsh chemicals to solve this issue. There are natural, safe methods to remove algae, keeping your pool clean and clear without the use of harmful substances.
Continue reading How to Remove Algae from a Pool Naturally and Safely
Swimming is a life skill that not only provides safety but also enhances overall health and fitness. Whether you are a parent seeking lessons for your child or an adult looking to improve your own skills, finding high-quality swimming lessons is crucial. With the right guidance, you can ensure that the learning experience is both effective and enjoyable.
Continue reading How to Find High-Quality Swimming Lessons: A Complete Guide
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Graydon Pool opens for the season this Saturday, June 1st! Hours are 11:00 am to 7:00 pm daily through Labor Day, September 2nd. You may purchase a badge at the pool or through Community Pass. No parkway traffic, no sharks , free parking and no jelly fish .
Continue reading Graydon Pool Opens for the Season this Saturday, June 1st!
After a long and exhausting year, everyone deserves to have a proper vacation as a sort of proper reward for all the hard work they’ve achieved over time. Of course, whatever we do, it’s always best to share the experience with someone, as it makes it more memorable and unique. So, in the text below, we’ll discuss some tips on how to make a perfect vacation for two.
Continue reading How to Plan a Dream Vacation for Two: A Guide
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Graydon Pool Memberships decreased in price for residents only from August 1st through Labor Day. Residents may purchase a late season adult membership for $75 and a late season child membership for $70. Senior rates remain at $35.00 and non-resident rates remain at $325 for ages 16+ and $210 for a child.
file photo by Boyd Loving
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, there is still time to join Graydon Pool – Please go to the badge office at the pool to do so – Graydon Pool is open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 7 days per week, through September 4th (Labor Day). Activities include: swimming lessons, story time on the beach, learn to be a mermaid swim class, story time with a mermaid, standup paddleboard classes, and standup paddleboard yoga workshops. Amenities include spray fountains, charcoal grills with picnic tables, shade systems, Adirondack chairs, fenced-in kiddie pool area, and the Water’s Edge Café concession.
photos courtesy of Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, on Wednesday 6/21/2023: “B” Shift members of Ridgewood Fire Department’s dive team conducting our annual summertime dive drills at Graydon Pool. These drills allow our dive team to remain comfortable with the procedures and equipment in case our services are ever needed in any body of water within the Village. Non-divers also drill on guiding the divers underwater via line tendering, assisting with and maintaining equipment, and using the Aquaeye, our underwater sonar radar. Drills are conducted annually in coordination with Graydon Pool staff and lifeguards.
photos courtesy of of U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, June 20, 2023, at Graydon Pool, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced his new Safe Swimming Strategy to help prevent drownings and protect our children and families in pools, especially during the summer months.
file photos by Boyd Loving
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Graydon Pool will open for the season on June 3rd at 11:00 a.m. You may purchase pool badges at the Badge Office at the pool, if you have not already done so. Come and enjoy the sand, pool, concession stand, and various events throughout the season.
Continue reading Opening Day For Graydon Pool In Ridgewood: June 3, 2023 – 11:00 a.m.
photos by Boyd Loving
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Graydon Pool will be open through Labor Day. The hours are: Monday through Friday/10:00 am- 6:00 pm, the deep end, the kiddie pool area, the shallow area, and the diving board areas may be open. From 6:00 pm.-7:00 pm, Adult Lap Swim Only. Saturday and Sunday, the hours are from 10:00 am-6:00 pm, with various areas of the pool open, depending on staffing. Please note that any stand may be closed due to weather, maintenance, staffing or any event that may put the public’s safety at risk.
Continue reading Graydon Pool in Ridgewood will be open through Labor Day
photo courtesy of Boyd Loving
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Graydon Pool officially opens for the 2022 summer season on Saturday, June 4 at 10:00 AM. Remember Graydon Pool is right in the center of the Village of Ridgewood ,no parkway traffic, no sharks and no jelly fish .
photo by Boyd Loving
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, as the summer season of 2021 comes to a close, many of the seasonal employees have already left for college while high school staff will return to their commitments.
Continue reading Graydon Pool Daily Operations for August 17-Labor Day
photos by Boyd Loving
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood N J, Diving is the sport of jumping or falling into water from a platform or springboard, usually while performing acrobatics. Diving is an internationally recognized sport that is part of the Olympic Games. In addition, unstructured and non-competitive diving is a recreational pastime. At Graydon Pool this summer its all about getting the form right !
photo by Boyd Loving
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, its summer and the CDC offers some water safety tips. What do surfing, fishing, water skiing, and swimming have in common? They are all lots of fun…and they all take place in, on, or around the water! Water activities are a great way to stay cool and have a good time with your friends or your family. Take along these tips — and your common sense — to get wet, make waves, and have a blast!
No one can deny that swimming is one of the most famous sports worldwide. It didn’t gain its popularity out of the blue, but it proved over and over again that it is worth all of the effort that goes into it. Teaching a kid how to swim is not a luxury but a necessity, especially if you travel a lot where children can enjoy swimming without being afraid. Moreover, you will realize that your health improves drastically after implementing swimming in your lifestyle.