Friends of Cranford Pools

10/24/2025

Let’s play devil’s advocate for a moment. If the Township is so insistent on closing one pool — tell us 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥?

Because when you look at the facts, the logic just doesn’t add up:

🔹Centennial is the newer pool complex with renovated bathrooms and an attached indoor pool and fitness center.
🔹OAS is older, needs major improvements, and has limited parking.
🔹Centennial offers more pools, more space, and better amenities for families.
🔹Keeping the indoor and outdoor pools together on one property would save money and improve efficiency.
🔹If the goal is to gain more field space, OAS clearly has more land available.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 — 𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥, 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞.

Why close the newer, better facility instead of consolidating where it makes sense?

If the Township truly cares about the financial health of the Swim Pool Utility, keeping pools on opposite ends of town isn’t the answer — it’s inefficiency by design.

09/15/2025

𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝, 𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬! ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️

The Township is deciding the future of our community pools, and YOUR voice matters. Here’s how you can take action:

1️⃣ Sign the petition
2️⃣ Attend the Township meeting on Sept 16th and speak up | 7:30pm at the Municipal Building
3️⃣ Share the petition and proposal with your neighbors & friends

📲 On Instagram: Click the link in our bio to sign the petition and read our full proposal.
💻 On Facebook: Sign the petition here and read the full proposal here: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/keep-cranford-swimming

Together, we can keep Cranford swimming. 💙💛

09/05/2025

For months, the Township of Cranford has signaled its intent to close one of the town’s two outdoor community pools, citing ongoing budget deficits. Friends of Cranford Pools argues this decision would be premature, and unnecessary, pointing instead to decades of under-marketing, outdated pricing structures, lack of maintenance and underutilized revenue opportunities as the root causes of the deficit.

Cranford, NJ – Friends of Cranford Pools, a volunteer-driven community group, has released a comprehensive Cranford Community Pools Revitalization Plan demonstrating how the Township’s Swim Pool...

08/30/2025

🚨 This Tuesday, Sept 2nd 🚨
The future of Cranford’s community pools is on the line. If you care about keeping our pools open, please join us at the Township Meeting to make your voice heard.

🕖 Workshop: 7PM
📺 Public Televised Meeting: 8PM

📄 Review our proposal and sign the petition before the meeting: [link in bio / scan QR]

📲 FB: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/keep-cranford-swimming

Together, we can save our pools. 💙💛

08/28/2025

🚨 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 — 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝.

Friends of Cranford Pools has submitted a comprehensive, fiscally responsible proposal to the Township Committee that shows how BOTH pools can not only stay open but thrive:

✅ Operate the Swim Pool Utility at a surplus
✅ Boost memberships & revenue through stronger marketing & programming
✅ Commit to transparency & long-term planning
✅ Address critical repairs while protecting these vital community assets

💙 Here’s how you can take action:

📲 Instagram users: Click the link in our bio to see the proposal and sign the petition.

Facebook Users:

🖊️ Sign the petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/keep-cranford-swimming

📄 Read the full proposal (PDF): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JRtAW3RliUlGIbiuBtg7seE3RsDB53sI/view?usp=drive_link

🤓 See the live presentation link:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGvD_Z31lo/cWiolTLyLYT7CFGiZ0dVyQ/view?utm_content=DAGvD_Z31lo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h0d3514786d

Together, we can Keep Cranford Swimming. 🌊💙

08/28/2025

🌈🦜 That’s a wrap on our final Craft Hour of Summer 2025 — and what a colorful way to end it with our fabulous wearable wrist parrots! Huge thanks to everyone who came out, crafted, and helped bring joy and creativity to the Cranford Pools all summer long. 💦💚

From poolside games to crafts, you’ve helped us revive the vibrant culture that’s made Cranford Pools a community treasure for over 60 years. Here’s to tradition, togetherness, and many more summers to come. ☀️

08/17/2025

🌺🌴 What a night at the Orange Ave Pool Luau! 🌊✨

From leis and limbo to hula hoops, macramé crafts, tattoos, dancing, and island vibes — pure aloha! 🌺🎶

Huge mahalo to Commissioner Gina Black, our amazing DJ for rocking the tunes, the lifeguards who jumped in to run games, and all the volunteers who donated time, supplies, and heart. 💙

It was a night to remember — thanks to everyone who made it such a vibe! 🌴🌺🌊

Please support our awesome DJ who volunteered his time tonight - DJ Mark Decastro can be booked at (201) 417-0335

08/12/2025

🚨 FRIENDS OF CRANFORD POOLS FUNDRAISER - Show your support with a purchase! 💙💛

100% of profits help fuel our fight to
save these community treasures.

🩵 Multiple styles and sizes to choose from – short sleeve, long sleeve, hoodie, and more!

🗓 Sale ends August 18th, 2025 – Don’t miss it!

📦 Orders will be distributed by Cougar Headquarters about 3 weeks after the sale closes.

⚠️ Items will not be available in retail stores and are not exchangeable for size issues. No late orders. All sales are final.

📱On IG? Click link in bio 👆🏻
📱On FB? Click here https://www.cougarhq.com/product-category/Friends-of-cranford-pools/

Let’s show our community spirit and keep our pools thriving! 🏊‍♂️💦

08/06/2025

💦 SPLASH RECAP 💦
Our Water Balloon Toss at the Cranford Pools today was a hit—literally! 🎈 From big laughs to surprise splashes, we had a blast soaking up the summer fun.

🎨 Don’t miss out next week! Join us Wednesday at 4:30 PM for Crafts by the Pool—bring your creativity and your friends! ✂️☀️

08/05/2025

Help! We’re looking for a last minute volunteer for tomorrow. Please text Gabby if you can help. 🎈💦💦👧👦

08/05/2025

🎨💦🌈 Get ready for a splash of fun this August! Join us every Wednesday at 4:30 PM for Arts, Crafts & Games Hour at BOTH Cranford Pools! From water balloons to wiffle ball, we’ve got something new each week to keep the kiddos smiling 😎🌴

📍Orange Ave. & Centennial Ave. Pools
📅 August 6, 13, 20, 27

👧👦 All are welcome – while supplies last!

Tag your pool crew and we’ll see you there! 💙

08/02/2025

💙 ONE TOWN. TWO POOLS. ALL HEART! 💙

Show your Cranford pride and help us save our pools! The Friends of Cranford Pools Fundraiser Sale is LIVE — with multiple styles and sizes to choose from. Every purchase helps us work to keep both our community pools open and thriving for generations to come. 💦☀️

🛍️ On Instagram: Click the link in our bio to shop!
📲 On Facebook: https://www.cougarhq.com/product-category/Friends-of-cranford-pools/

Huge thanks to everyone who continues to support this mission — your heart is what keeps our town strong 💙👕🐾