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Taylor Klinger
Parks and Recreation Director
419-674-4850
111 W. Franklin St.
Kenton, OH 43326
Careers
Our staff is currently full for the 2020 season.
Managers
The pool has 2 managers overseeing the day to day operations. Our staff consists of 1 supervisor for the concessions and 1 supervisor for the lifeguards.
Address
Kenton owns and operates a 265,914 gallon swimming pool on Hillcrest Lane which includes a slide, two diving boards and a raindrop waterfall. A total renovation occurred in 2020.
Pool Hours
We are running on a shortened season due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
We will be open mid-June to
mid-August weather permitting.
Monday-Sunday:
1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
920 W Franklin St
Kenton, Ohio 43326
Municipal Pool Private Party Rental
Private Party Rental
We are willing to open the pool late (our normal hours are 1-7) or close it early for parties. We just ask that you DO NOT rent right in the middle of operating hours.
4 hours -$225.00 / up to 50 people
$55.00 additional 50 people
2 hours-$150.00/ up to 50 people
$55.00 additional 50 people
Tables in the eating area are available at no cost.
Outside food and drink is encouraged- please be courteous and clean up.
Non-swimmers and swimmers are included in the attendance number.
Pool Calendar for Parties
Pool Party Calendar
Murray Park/ Splash Pad
Murray Park/ Splash Pad
Murray Park/ Splash Pad
599 N Cherry St,
Kenton, OH 43326
Wharton Park
Murray Park/ Splash Pad
Murray Park/ Splash Pad
666 Riverside Drive,
Kenton, OH 43326
Saulisberry Park
Murray Park/ Splash Pad
Saulisberry Park
13344 St Rt 67 West
Kenton, OH 43326
Pioneer Park
Glendale Park
Saulisberry Park
100 Scioto St,
Kenton, OH 43326
Glendale Park
Glendale Park
Glendale Park
332 N Glendale Street
Kenton, OH 43326
Fishing
Permit Prices
Fishing
France Lake ( aka. Quarry) requires a yearly fishing permit.
- 15 inch limit on bass
- 5 per day legal catch limit.
To purchase please buy online and show the receipt of purchase to the Manager at the Office or to the staff at The City Building. Once you've shown proof of purchase, your yearly permit will be given.
Boats
Permit Prices
Fishing
France Lake ( aka. Quarry) requires a yearly boating permit.
No gas motorized boats allowed.
To purchase please buy online and show the receipt of purchase to the Manager at the Office or to the staff at The City Building. Once you've shown proof of purchase, your yearly permit will be given.
Proper permits are REQUIRED to be on boats.
Permit Prices
Permit Prices
Permit Prices
Season Fishing Permit (age 16 and above)
$10.00
Daily Dock Fee
$3.00
Season Boat Permit
$20.00
Individuals under 16 DO NOT need a permit.
Rules
Entrances to Park
Permit Prices
France Lake is a public lake however, management requires that all citizens follow the outlined rules.
If rules are not followed management reserves the right to remove all violators.
We have a ZERO tolerance policy.
Spawning Season
Entrances to Park
Entrances to Park
No bass shall be taken out of the lake during spawning season. This time is March 15th through June 15th. Anyone found removing fish from the lake during that time could have their fishing privileges revoked from one year.
Entrances to Park
Entrances to Park
Entrances to Park
Please enter the park via State Route 67. The gate is closed and locked by the airport.
2020-2021 Boat Permit
2020-2021 Fishing Permit