Orchard Hills Athletic Club (OHAC) was established 60 years ago as a community pool on the Northeast side of Ann Arbor. We have two pools, OHAC Pool (2300 Yorktown Drive) and Dolfin Pool (2050 Prairie St). We offer extensive youth water sport instruction (competitive swim and dive teams, water polo, group swim lessons) and adult recreational activities (lap swimming and water aerobics). OHAC membership provides additional access to the pools for open swim and private parties, private swim lessons, organized social events, and discounts on club activities. Membership also supports the mission and sustainability of the pools. We are a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization run by community volunteers.

Please see our Pool Hours page for more details.

Please see our Pool Hours page for more details.

How are membership rates determined? The OHAC board approves an annual budget.  Through this process, we factor in the fixed costs of operating and maintaining the pools, labor cost of staffing the pools, historical membership levels, and the prices of competing pools. Through volunteer support agreed to at sign up, OHAC is able to keep the costs of running two pools as low as possible. 

Who can be on my family membership? A Family Membership is available to households with three or more people living at the same address. All members must reside in the same household. Caregivers and grandparents may be included on a Family Membership if they bring the household's children to the pool as the household's designated surrogate (see below). MemberSplash limits Family Memberships to a maximum of seven individuals. Visiting family members are expected to pay a guest fee. If your immediate household includes more than seven people, please contact membership@ohacpool.org for assistance adding additional family members.

Can my caregiver/grandparent be included in my family membership?
If you have a caregiver for the summer, they may be listed on your Family Membership and may bring your children to the pool as your surrogate. This also applies to grandparents who are spending time with your family or helping care for your children. Please include their name when submitting your Family Membership application. This inclusion does not replace an individual membership. Caregivers and grandparents are expected to attend the pool only when accompanying the children in their care or with the family all together.

Can I get a discount for when I go on vacation or receive a prorated membership?
No, we do not offer vacation discounts or prorated memberships. Half season memberships are available May 25-July 15 OR July 15-September 7. 

If I purchase an individual membership, can I go to the pool with my child?
Each person that goes to the pool must have a membership or be a guest of a member (and each guest is limited to 10 times per summer).  If your child is 12 years or older, you can purchase an Individual membership for them.  Depending on the number of people in your household, you might also consider a two-person household or full family membership.

Do I have to purchase a family membership if my spouse or I do not swim/go to the pool?
If you have more than one child it is more economical to purchase a family membership. Family memberships are not priced by number of family members or how often individual members go to the pool. 

What is your guest policy?
Non-members of OHAC are welcome to visit the pools as long as they accompany an OHAC member. If you want to purchase a Guest Pass ahead of time, you can do so in MemberSplash by selecting "Make a Payment" from the "Payment" drop-down on your member homepage. Otherwise, we will bill your member account for a Guest Pass at check-in when you arrive at the pool. Each Guest Pass costs $6 and is valid for one (1 visit to OHAC Pool or Dolfin Pool. If you leave OHAC to go to Dolfin accompanied by the same guest, you would need to purchase a new guest pass. 

Each individual guest is limited to ten (10) guest pass purchases per season. For example, if I want to bring neighbor Bob to the pool, he can only visit 10 times per season. There is no limit on the number of different guests you can bring to the pool (i.e. teammates, friends, family members).

If you plan to bring more than six guests at one time, as a courtesy, please contact the Pool Manager in advance so appropriate lifeguard coverage can be arranged. We reserve the right to decline a large group of guests during open swim hours if staffing is not sufficient.

Who qualifies for a two-person household membership?
This was formerly the “adult couple” membership, but we wanted to broaden it to include any household type limited to two people ages 12 and up. This is not intended for a household with more than two people, but only two household members that want to join.

Can my child join the swim/dive teams if we are not members?
Yes. But OHAC members received a discount when joining the Gator swim/dive team! See the Swim & Dive Team Page for more information.

I’m organizing a party/social gathering/large playdate at OHAC. What should I do?
If you’re planning a celebration or group gathering, please consider renting OHAC or Dolfin Pool for a private event. You can check our private party page for more information. A private rental is a great way to celebrate with friends while enjoying exclusive use of the pool.

Large group gatherings during open swim hours (such as birthday parties, scout meetings, or end-of-season team celebrations) can create safety concerns if adequate lifeguard staffing is not in place. OHAC reserves the right to close the pool at any time if staffing levels are insufficient for the number of swimmers present.

If you plan to gather more than 15–20 OHAC members and guests during open swim hours, or if you plan to bring more than six guests at one time, as a courtesy, please contact the Pool Manager at manager@ohacpool.org in advance, so appropriate lifeguard coverage can be arranged. We reserve the right to decline a large group of guests during open swim hours if staffing is not sufficient.

Having trouble purchasing a membership online?
Please email membership@ohacpool.org to help you troubleshoot.

Non-members of OHAC are welcome to visit the pools as long as they accompany an OHAC member. If you want to purchase a Guest Pass ahead of time, you can do so in MemberSplash by selecting "Make a Payment" from the "Payment" drop-down on your member homepage. Otherwise, we will bill your member account for a Guest Pass at check-in when you arrive at the pool. We are doing our best to go cashless which we hope will be easier on everyone!

Each Guest Pass costs $6 and is valid for one (1) visit to OHAC Pool or Dolfin Pool. If you leave OHAC to go to Dolfin accompanied by the same guest, you would need to purchase a new guest pass. 

Each guest is limited to ten (10) guest pass purchases per season. For example, if I want to bring my neighbor Bob to the pool, he can only visit 10 times per season. There is no limit on the number of different guests you can bring to the pool (i.e. teammates, friends, family members).

Safety is our #1 concern. The pools will be closed during thunderstorms and will reopen 20 minutes after the last occurrence of thunder or lightning. The pools will also be closed if the weather is too cold (less than 60 degrees). Weather decisions are always at the discretion of pool management. Feel free to call the pools to check whether or not they are open if the weather seems questionable.

Our community runs on volunteers! When you buy a membership, we ask that you or someone in your membership household agree to volunteer during the pool season (~3 hours is the general guideline). In return we offer a $50 discount on your membership for volunteering.

You can choose how and when you volunteer each season. We reach out via email to members with volunteering opportunities throughout the summer. Some recent volunteer opportunities include: opening/closing the pools, snow shoveling, landscaping, helping out at social events, painting, and much more.

We do not require our 60+ years old members to volunteer (although many of them do!). OHAC is happy to sign off on group volunteer hours for high schoolers.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@ohacpool.org.

Check out our lap swimming page for schedules at both pools!

1. No talking to lifeguards while they're on stand. Lifeguards are there to monitor pool safety, and distracting them can be dangerous for other swimmers in the pool. If you need something from a guard, there's always a second lifeguard working off the stand who can assist you. Also - just a reminder that our lifeguards are mostly teenagers, so please treat them kindly as they learn and grow. If you have a question or issue that a lifeguard can't resolve, please reach out to our pool manager Sarah. 

2. Food must be kept to the eating areas (picnic tables at both pools)

3. Children 12 and under must pass our deep end test before they're allowed to enter the deep end at either pool. When your child is ready to take the deep end test, they should ask the off-stand lifeguard to take the test. 

4. No glass containers are allowed (broken glass and bare feet are a bad mix)

5. Showers are required prior to entering the pool

6. Non-toilet trained children must have an appropriate swim diaper to swim in the pool.

7. At OHAC: Members with strollers or using assistive devices may use the stroller door. All other members must enter through the shower rooms.

8. At Dolfin: No back jumps, flips, inward or reverse dives off diving board

9. No running on the pool deck

10. Children under 12 years old must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times while at the pools.