2026 Pre-Season Pass Rates
North Canton Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
Single | $110 | $220 |
Family | $260 | $520 |
Senior | $63 | $126 |
Buddy Pass | $166 | $166 |
• Pre-Season rates are available April 6.
• YMCA of Central Stark County Members receive additional 25% discount on season passes (not valid on day passes). Must maintain an active YMCA Membership through 9/1/26.
• North Canton resident status is as referenced by Stark County Auditor in the North Canton tax district.
• Season passholders can bring paid guests 7 days a week, including holidays.
**Please note that the North Canton School District is NOT always the North Canton City Tax district. Many North Canton addresses in the North Canton School district may be in Plain Twp, Lake Twp or Jackson Twp and NOT the City of North Canton City Limits.
2026 In-Season Pass Rates
North Canton resident | Non-resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $126 | $252 |
| Family | $300 | $600 |
| Senior | $73 | $146 |
| Buddy Pass | $166 | $166 |
• In-Season rates begin May 23.
• YMCA of Central Stark County Members receive additional 25% discount on season passes (not valid on day passes). Must maintain an active YMCA Membership through 9/1/26.
• North Canton resident status is as referenced by Stark County Auditor in the North Canton tax district.
• Season passholders can bring paid guests 7 days a week, including holidays.
**Please note that the North Canton School District is NOT always the North Canton City Tax district. Many North Canton addresses in the North Canton School district may be in Plain Twp, Lake Twp or Jackson Twp and NOT the City of North Canton City Limits.
PASS CATEGORIES
FAMILY PASS
One or two adults, living in the same household, including dependent children through age 25. Children 10 & under must be accompanied by an adult while at the pool.
SENIOR PASS
Single pass for age 65 & over.
BUDDY PASS
An extra pass for you to use for a non-specified friend, family member, babysitter, etc. (one person per Buddy Pass, per day).
Day Pass Rates
$17 Per Person
$10.00 per person
- 1 child (5 & under) free with a paying adult.
- ID required for ages 18+.
- Season passholders can bring paid guests 7 days a week, including holidays.
- Season passholders can bring up to 2 guests per passholder.
- Day passes are not available for Non-Residents Friday-Sunday or holidays unless accompanied by a season passholder.
- Day passes Friday-Sunday are $17 all day long
- Guests must stay with their season passholder at all times, and season passholders are responsible for their guests' conduct.
- Children 10 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
- Entry may be restricted if large crowds are expected.
Why are there new rules for weekends and holidays?
These updates are designed to keep the pool safe and manageable while ensuring City of North Canton residents can continue to access the pool they help fund.
So City of North Canton residents can buy day passes on weekends and holidays?
Yes. Residents may purchase day passes on weekends and holidays after completing a one-time residency verification process with the YMCA.
What does “resident verification” mean?
Residents must set up an account with the YMCA at the North Canton Community Building YMCA and provide:
- A valid photo ID
This is a one-time process each season and helps ensure quick and easy entry on busy days and allows us to add you to our notification text system.
Can I just show my ID at the gate to get in?
No. To keep lines moving and avoid delays, residency must be verified in advance at the North Canton Community Building YMCA. Gate staff will not be able to verify residency on-site.
Can non-residents buy day passes on weekends and holidays?
No. On weekends and holidays, day passes are limited to verified North Canton residents only.
Non-residents may still enter if they are accompanied by a season passholder.
What about weekdays?
Day passes are available to both residents and non-residents on weekdays, as usual.
Are there any exceptions?
Yes.
- July 4: The pool will be open to season passholders and their guests only. No day passes will be sold Saturday, July 4, 2026.
- On rare, extremely high-demand days, resident day passes may be paused for safety reasons. If this occurs, advance notice will be sent to verified residents.
Why do residents receive different access and pricing?
Dogwood Pool is funded in part by North Canton city tax dollars. Resident rates and access reflect that investment and help ensure that those who support the pool are able to use it, especially during high-demand times.
So residents aren’t required to be passholder to use the pool on weekends?
Correct. Residents do not need a membership, but they must:
- Complete residency verification in advance, and
- Purchase a day pass
General Information
Hours are subject to change based on facility usage and weather.
The outside temperature must be at least 70 degrees to open the pool.
Lightning or thunder will close the the pool for at least 30 minutes after the last strike is observed.
Check Dogwood Pool Facebook page for closings.
Dive sticks, noodles, and splash balls.
Coast Guard approved life jackets.
Puddle jumpers
Folding chairs/ loungers.
Outside food and drink are permitted, but no glass of any kind.
Small tents and umbrellas may be used but cannot be anchored to the ground.
Management reserves the right to prohibit use based on weather conditions.
Inflatable items, including water wings.
Alcohol, tobacco products, cigarettes, vapes, or illegal drugs of any type.
Smoking is prohibited on pool property.
Water balloons.
Fins/ Mermaid tails.
Hard Kick boards
Hard throwing balls. Soft pool balls only
Full face mask/snorkels
Long or pointed squirt guns
Pool staff reserve the right to limit other equipment and toys.
The YMCA places safety as priority one, therefore, you will find at all the pools we manage we conduct swim tests to ensure that the swimmer is safe and has a fun time! We use a wristband method so the Lifeguards can easily identify the swimmer’s ability.
No Band: Ages 0-5. Must have adult supervision in the pool at all times.
Yellow Wrist Band: Ages 6-14. Must remain in shallow water. This band is for children who are at least 6 years old, at least 48 inches tall, and have not yet passed the deep-water swim test.
Green Wrist Band: Ages 6-14. Must pass swim test may swim in all areas. Children who are 6-14 years of age and do not meet the requirements for the yellow or green wrist band will be required to always have an adult with them in the water.
Deep Water Swim Test: For anyone 6 years & up to high school.
Swim one length of pool (25 yd), front crawl with face in water, breathing without hesitation and above water arm recovery.
Jump in the deep end and resurface. Tread water for 30 seconds.
Float on back and go from floating position to prone/ standing position.
At the guard’s discretion, participant may be asked to retake the test at any time.
When temperatures reach 90° or higher, we prioritize access for our valued season pass holders. During these high-demand days, general admission entry will be delayed to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for our members.
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Swimmers must wear swimsuits. Swim diapers must be worn if child is not potty trained.
Pool staff reserve the right to limit what can or cannot be worn. "Thong" swimsuits are not considered appropriate attire.
All people under 18 must exit the water for 15-minute safety breaks, held hourly.
Swim tests may be administered by pool staff during these safety breaks.
Swim band policy, slide and diving well rules will be enforced.
No child under the age of 6 will be in the water unless accompanied by an adult.
Parent must be in water with any child not 48inches or taller and does not have a yellow or green band
No diving except at diving boards
No breath holding
Any foul language or disrespect to employees and other guests will be asked to leave with no refund.
No strollers or baby carriers sitting by or near pool
Any foul language or disrespect to employees and other guests will be asked to leave with no refund.
Slide Rules
One person on the platform at a time.
Only one person may use a slide at a time.
Always check to see if splashdown area is clear before entering slide.
Users shall always ride feet first.
Stopping, changing positions, and forming “chains” are prohibited.
Life jackets or other flotation devices are prohibited.
Users must exit the landing area of the slide immediately.
No horseplay or pool toys permitted in the slide area.
No-band or yellow band swimmers must have an adult waiting in the splash down area.
The lifeguard’s word is final.
Diving Board Rules
One Person only on ladder at any time.
No running off boards.
Wait until Diver in front of you has reached the ladder.
One bounce only on board.
Go straight off from boards.
One person on board at a time.
No horseplay or pool toys permitted in the diving area.
Swimmers permitted with green bands, high school and older only.
The lifeguard’s word is final.
Dogwood 2026 Season Calendar
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