Generations of Summer
Help Us Keep the Tradition Alive
For 71 years, Eastridge Pool has been more than a place to swim—it's where neighbors become family and memories span generations.
Eastridge Pool is a private community pool managed by Eastridge Recreational Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 47-0411976. All donations are tax-deductible.
Preserve This Gift for the Next Generation
Seventy-one years ago, neighbors chose connection over houses—creating a pool where friendships form and memories span generations. Parents who splashed here as children now watch their own kids discover the same joy.
But this gift isn't guaranteed. It exists because people continue to care—volunteers show up, donors give, and our community refuses to let it fade.
Your donation maintains this rare treasure, ensuring kids keep learning to swim, families keep gathering, and our community stays connected for decades to come.
Three Generations, One Pool
When Bill Janike managed Eastridge Pool in the early 1960s, he couldn't have imagined he was cultivating legacy.
His son Pat moved back to Eastridge specifically for the pool: "That was the place where I met my neighbors. I wanted that same experience for my own kids."
Today, Bill's grandson Lucas works as a lifeguard and competitive swimmer. "I don't think I would've found swimming without Eastridge Pool," he says. "It was actually fun to go swimming. You know everyone there."
Three generations playing gutterball in the same pool. Three generations discovering community, friendship, and belonging. That's the gift we're preserving together.
Read the Full Janike Story in Our 2025 Annual Report
Your Impact: 2025 at a Glance
These numbers tell a story of connection, growth, and community. But they only happen because of your support.
342 FAMILIES
Called Eastridge home this summer
800+ GUESTS
Discovered our community through member visits
130 KIDS
Took their first strokes in swim lessons
35 HOURS
Of practice per athlete, forming friendships that will last decades
89 YOUNG ATHLETES
Trained with the Gators swim and dive team
FIRST PLACE!
At the City Meet—our Gators made us proud!
Building Our Future Together
Every dollar you give goes directly back into the pool—maintaining our facilities, keeping memberships affordable for families, and ensuring this community treasure remains strong for the next generation.
Eastridge Pool runs on community spirit. From board leadership to grant writing, from event planning to maintenance help—your skills and time make all the difference.
We're looking for help with:
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Grant writing & fundraising
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Event planning & coordination
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Maintenance trades (plumbing, electrical, general repairs)
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Marketing & communications
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Board leadership
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Pool operations & lifeguarding
Whether you have five hours or fifty, there's a place for you in keeping Eastridge strong.
A Rare Gift Worth Protecting
Eastridge Pool is a rare gift—one that most neighborhoods don't have anymore. It's a place built not by developers or corporations, but by generations of neighbors who believed in something bigger than themselves: a place where kids learn to swim, teens find their summer community, and families come together year after year.
But that gift isn't guaranteed. It exists only because people continue to care. Because volunteers show up. Because donors give. Because this community refuses to let it fade away.
The next chapter of Eastridge depends on all of us—to maintain it, to fund it, to protect it, and to pass it on. Together, we can make sure this pool—and all the memories it holds—remain a cornerstone of our community for the next seventy years and beyond.