Staycation This Summer at St. Albans Swim & Tennis Club

Our Community feature by Sheila Turner-Hilliard

Photos courtesy of Josh Kohn

Do thoughts of summer have you dreaming of a quiet oasis and a healthy distraction from the real world or a place where you can step away from your screen and have some fun in the sun? Would you like to be somewhere that feels like a vacation without the hassle of packing your bags?

Fun for the whole family

Well, look no further. Newtown Square’s own St. Albans Swim & Tennis Club has been just that for generations of local families. Since 1959, the club has been the perfect staycation destination where kids can be kids and adults can relax and unwind. Tucked away on 17 beautifully landscaped acres, members enjoy three comfortably heated swimming pools, a state-of-the-art playground, newly upgraded tennis courts, a spacious clubhouse, renovated locker rooms and a poolside grille to satisfy everyone’s appetite.

Club President Josh Kohn takes a lot of pride in the recent improvements and growth in membership. Together with an impressive volunteer board, Josh says, “I love seeing the results of all the hard work that our board, volunteers and staff have done. Our vision is to be an upscale yet affordable family swim and tennis club where our members and kids can escape for a few hours.” Josh is happy that his own family can experience all the programs and amenities the club has to offer. He and his wife both play on tennis teams, and their two boys enjoy competing on the swim and dive teams.

Newly renovated tennis courts

Whether you want to get some exercise or unwind with your favorite book, St. Albans Swim & Tennis Club has something for everyone. In addition to their competitive swim and tennis teams, they are proud to have two full-time tennis pros who run over 20 hours of clinics every week. If keeping cool is what you want, members can do so in one of the three beautiful pools — the large pool for families, lap swimming and diving, the middle pool for kids to play in, and the zero-entry kiddie pool featuring a fountain and splash pad. Swim lessons are also available as is a Little Smashers activity day camp for children ages 4-12.

Kiddie pool with splash pad

But take a look beyond the beautiful brochure and you will see that above all, St. Albans Swim & Tennis Club is built upon lasting memories and solid friendships. Long-time member Preston Tyrell says that some of his fondest memories are from the summers he spent there as a kid. “Now I bring my own kids to the pool,” said Preston, “where they have also learned to swim and play tennis.” Preston is just one of many members with the same sentiments. Andrew Howley’s family has been enjoying St. Albans for over 30 years. “My four grown children have wonderful memories of summers spent at the pool and snack bar with their friends, and now I get to relive it all with my grandson,” Andrew said. “This place still has the same comfortable family, neighborhood feel,” he added.

So, no need to pack your bags, book a flight or rent a car to make memories. Spend your summer with your family and friends at Newtown Square’s very own poolside paradise!

Publisher’s Note: St. Albans Swim & Tennis Club is conveniently located at 160 Brookside Rd, Newtown Square. Information about becoming a member is available by calling 610-356-5586 or by visiting www.StAlbansSwimClub.com.