Directions

We have listed below directions to many sites that will be of assistance to our Middle Atlantic swimmers and families.  If there are directions we do not have, and you think they would benefit our LSC, please e-mail the webmaster, and we will do our best to add them.  Corrections to any of this information  should also be addressed to the  webmaster.
Atlantic City Crew House
ACHS CREW HOUSE IS LOCATED ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY IN ATLANTIC CITY 300 METERS NORTH OF THE ALBANY AVENUE BRIDGE
FROM ALBANY AVENUE TRAVELING EAST:

ALBANY AVENUE IS WHERE ROUTE 40/322 (THE BLACK HORSE PIKE) ENTERS ATLANTIC CITY. IF YOU TRAVEL INTO TOWN VIA THAT ROUTE, THE CREW HOUSE IS VISIBLE ON YOUR LEFT AS YOU CROSS ALBANY AVENUE BRIDGE. AFTER CROSSING BRIDGE TAKE THE FIRST LEFT HAND TURN AND PROCEED TO SOVEREIGN AVENUE, TURN LEFT, GO ONE SHORT BLOCK AND TURN LEFT AGAIN ONTO FAIRMOUNT AVENUE  (ONE WAY).  PETE PALLITTO FIELD AND THE CREW HOUSE WILL BE ON YOUR RIGHT.

FROM THE ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESSWAY:

IF YOU ENTER TOWN VIA THE ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESSWAY, TURN RIGHT ONTO FAIRMOUNT AVENUE AT THE FIRST TRAFFIC LIGHT YOU ENCOUNTER WHEN THE EXPRESSWAY ENDS. FOLLOW FAIRMOUNT JUST OVER ONE MILE TO THE SITE ON YOUR RIGHT ADJACENT TO PETE PALITTO FIELD.

PARKING:

LIMITED PARKING IS AVAILABLE ON SITE AND ON THE STREETS IN THE SURROUNDING RESIDENTIAL AREA. ADDITIONAL COMPLIMENTARY PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT THE HILTON OVERFLOW LOT (SITE OF OLD AC HIGH SCHOOL) – THE LOT IS ONE FULL BLOCK BORDERED BY ALBANY AVENUE AND ROOSEVELT PLACE (ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES) AND ATLANTIC AVENUE AND VENTNOR AVENUE (ON THE EAST AND WEST).  TO ENTER HEAD EAST ON ALBANY AVENUE TO ATLANTIC AVENUE, TURN RIGHT AND THEN ANOTHER RIGHT TURN INTO THE LOT FROM ATLANTIC.  YOU SHOULD PARK IN THE CORNER CLOSEST TO THE ALBANY/VENTNOR CORNER THEN WALK VIA ALBANY (1 BLOCK) , ARCTIC (aka: WINCHESTER-1 BLOCK),  AND HARTFORD (1 BLOCK) TO REACH THE BOATHOUSE.

Cumberland Valley
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Emmaus High School Pool

From 309 South/78 East, take Cedar Crest Blvd. exit, at the bottom of the ramp bear right.  Proceed on Cedar Crest Blvd. through 4 traffic lights, at North Street make a left, the high school is on your left.

From 309 North/78 West, take Cedar Crest Blvd. exit, at the bottom of the ramp make a left.  Proceed on Cedar Crest Blvd. through 5 traffic lights, at North Street make a left, the high school is on your left.

GCIT

FROM DELAWARE MEMORIAL BRIDGE AND COMMODORE BARRY BRIDGE: TAKE I-295 NORTH TO EXIT 21 ONTO DELAWARE STREET AND CONTINUE THROUGH WOODBURY. TURN RIGHT AT TRAFFIC LIGHT ONTO EVERGREEN AVE. TURN LEFT AT NEXT TRAFFIC LIGHT ONTO EGG HARBOR ROAD. This road is actually labeled "E. Barber" Rd.  CONTINUE APPROX. 3 MILES TO THE NEXT TRAFFIC LIGHT. GCIT IS ON THE LEFT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL BEYOND THE TRAFFIC LIGHT.

FROM THE NORTH AND THE WALT WHITMAN BRIDGE: TAKE I-295 SOUTH TO ROUTE 42 SOUTH AND REMAIN IN RIGHT LANE. TAKE ROUTE 55 SOUTH TO EXIT 56B (ROUTE 47 NORTH/WOODBURY). TURN LEFT ONTO BANKBRIDGE ROAD AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT. TURN LEFT AGAIN AT THE NEXT TRAFFIC LIGHT ONTO TANYARD ROAD. THE ENTRANCE TO GCIT IS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL.

FROM THE SOUTH: TAKE ROUTE 55 NORTH TO ROUTE 47. TAKE EXIT 56B/WESTVILLE. AT TURN LEFT AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT ONTO BANKBRIDGE ROAD. TURN LEFT AGAIN AT THE NEXT TRAFFIC LIGHT ONTO TANYARD ROAD. THE ENTRANCE TO GCIT IS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL.

F & M College in Lancaster, PA

From Baltimore, Washington and points south: Take I-83 to Exit 9 East, which becomes Route 30 East. Follow Route 30 East to Lancaster and exit at the Harrisburg Pike exit. Turn right onto Harrisburg Pike and continue for 1.5 miles to F&M College. From Harrisburg Pike, turn left at first traffic light after passing under student overpass. As you enter the parking lot, McGuiness Pool is located in the Alumni Sports & Fitness Center to your left.

From Harrisburg, Pittsburgh and points west: Take the PA Turnpike to Harrisburg (Exit 19) onto Route 283 towards Lancaster. Exit onto Route 30 West and proceed to Harrisburg Pike exit. Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike and drive 1.5 miles to F&M College. From Harrisburg Pike, turn left at first traffic light after passing under student overpass. As you enter the parking lot, McGuiness Pool is located in the Alumni Sports & Fitness Center to your left.

From Philadelphia, South Jersey and points east: Take the PA Turnpike to Exit 21 (Lancaster-Reading) and take Route 222 South to Route 30 West. Proceed to Harrisburg Pike Exit. Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike and drive 1.5 miles to F&M College. From Harrisburg Pike, turn left at first traffic light after passing under student overpass. As you enter the parking lot, McGuiness Pool is located in the Alumni Sports & Fitness Center to your left

Germantown Academy
 Take exit 26 of PA Turnpike--Ft. Washington.  Through tolls to end of road go right(Pennsylvania Avenue).  Follow to dead end and turn left-(Old Bethlehem Pike). Immediately after crossing railroad bridge go right--(between Rich’s Deli and Marita’s Cantina); take next immediate right-(Morris Road).  First pillard driveway on the left--entrance to the Academy.  Parking lot on left and then walk through building to entrance for the pool

Golden Ram Aquatics - West Chester University
From North: PA Turnpike to Exit 312/Downingtown. Take   Rte. 100 South to Rte. 202 South. Continue on 202 South past High St. exit. Turn right on Pleasant Grove Rd., which is the 1st right after Stetson Middle School (large Presbyterian Church on corner). Turn right at stop sign onto S. New Street. Follow S. New for 1.5 miles past Farrell Stadium. Turn right into athletic bldg. parking lot. Graham Natatorium entrance (glass doors) is at the left rear corner of the building.
From South: Take Rte. 202 North. Turn left at light onto Rte. 926 West. Take first right onto S. New Street. Just after you pass Farrell Stadium, turn right into athletic bldg. parking lot. Graham Natatorium entrance (glass doors) is at the left rear corner of the building.
Lititz Community Center

From PA Turnpike, Exit 21(Reading/Lancaster), take Rt 222 S. Proceed 8 miles south to the Rothsville-Lititz exit. Proceed right onto Rt 772 W. Go approx. 7 miles to the 6th traffic light.  Make a left turn, go 1/10th mile to Orange St. Make a right turn and proceed 6/10 mile to  Campus Dr. Turn right. The Community Center is 2/10 mile straight ahead.

From PA Turnpike Exit 20(Lancaster Lebanon), take Rt 72 S. Proceed south to Manheim. In Manheim (after 4th traffic light) pick up Rt 772 E. Follow this route approx. 4 miles. At Campus Dr. turn left. The Community Center is 2/10 mile straight ahead.

From West & East, Exit Rt 30 at the Lititz Pike (Rt 501 N). Proceed 5.7 miles to Second Ave.  Make left turn and continue 6/10 mile to intersection, Campus Dr. is straight ahead. Continue on Campus Dr. 2/10 mile Community Center is straight ahead.

Big Cat Aquatics Pool Directions:Penn State University, McCoy Natatorium -

EAST -- Pennsylvania Turnpike to Harrisburg Exit 19 Head to Lewistown - Routes 83N to 81W to 322 West to State College.  At Boalsburg stay on 322 West (Mt. Nittany Expressway)   to Penn State Exit.  Go left onto Park Ave., follow to second light past stadium.  Turn left onto campus.  Pool is past first stop sign, on the left.

SOUTH -- 83 North to Harrisburg.  From Harrisburg, same as above.
WEST -- Route 22 to Route 220N, then Route 322E until the Penn State Exit.  Go right onto Park Avenue, follow directions under EAST.
Big Cat Aquatics Pool Directions:State College Area High School Natatorium

EAST -- Pennsylvania Turnpike to Harrisburg Exit 19 Head to Lewistown - Routes 83N to 81W to 322 West to State College.  At Boalsburg, proceed on  322 Business. Stay on 322 Business (South Atherton Street) for approximately 4 miles.  Turn left, at the light, onto Westerly Parkway.  Go through one light, and the State College Area High School Natatorium parking lot is on the right.  The pool is on the far left end of the building.

SOUTH -- 83 North to Harrisburg.  From Harrisburg, same as above.

WEST -- Route 22 to Route 220N, then Route 322 Business.  Proceed through State College on 322 Business (North Atherton Street).  From the intersection of Route 26 (College Avenue) travel approximately 1 mile on 322 Business.  Turn right, at the light, onto Westerly Parkway.  Go through one light, and the State College Area High School Natatorium parking lot is on the right.  The pool is on the far left end of the building.

SUBURBAN SWIM CENTER
 
Directions from the Walt Whitman Bridge take I 95 South to I 476 North - Take exit 5 US-1. (Lima/Springfield) Take US 1 South (for.9 miles) to
Rt 252N Stay on Rt 252 past Delaware County Community College.  Traffic light at Gradyville Rd. Turn right at Gradyville Rd.  The SSC Bldg. will be on your left white bldg. with blue waves on bldg. 
 
From the West Chester Area
Rt. 3 West Chester Pike - turn right onto Rt. 252S Take Left at Gradyville. (traffic light on Corner) white bldg. with blue waves on bldg.
 
From Havertown Area on Rt. 3 turn Left onto Rt. 252 S to Gradyville Rd. turn Left  (Traffic Light on corner ) white bldg. with blue waves on bldg.
 
3615 Gradyville Rd. Newtown Sq., Pa. 19073  (Located off of Rt. 252 on Gradyville between Rt. 252 and Media Line Rd.)
Atlantis Aquatic Club Meets at Lehigh University

 From East:  Take Route 78 East to Route 22 East.   Once in the Lehigh Valley, look to take the exit for 378South (Historical Bethlehem and Lehigh University).  Travel on this road, until you cross the Black Metal Bridge.  Stay in the left hand lane and make a left down the hill on to 3rd Street.  At the first traffic light, turn right onto Brodhead.   Go thru the next traffic light (crossing 4th Street) and go to the next stop sign.  At this stop sign, turn left onto Packer Ave.  Travel two stop signs, at the second stop sign turn right and go up the hill on Taylor Ave.  Taylor Gym is the second building on the left.

From the West:   Take 78 West to the Bethlehem Exit (Route 412).   Of f the exit, go north on 412 towards Bethlehem.  Stay on 412 North until it become 3rd Street.  You will be looking to make a left turn onto Taylor Street.  Go 3 Blocks (cross Packer Ave.)  After crossing Packer, Taylor Gym will be the second building on the left.

From the South:  Take PA Turnpike NE extension to Lehigh Valley Exit.  Take Route 22 East.  Once in the Lehigh Valley, look to take the exit for 378South (Historical Bethlehem and Lehigh University).  Travel on this road, until you cross the Black Metal Bridge.  Stay in the left hand lane and make a left down the hill on to 3rd Street.  At the first traffic light, turn right onto Brodhead.   Go thru the next traffic light (crossing 4th Street) and go to the next stop sign.  At this stop sign, turn left onto Packer Ave.  Travel two stop signs, at the second stop sign turn right and go up the hill on Taylor Ave.  Taylor Gym is the second building on the left.

From North:  Take Route 33 south to Route 22 West. Take the exit for 378South (Historical Bethlehem and Lehigh University).  Travel on this road, until you cross the Black Metal Bridge.  Stay in the left hand lane and make a left down the hill on to 3rd Street.  At the first traffic light, turn right onto Brodhead.   Go thru the next traffic light (crossing 4th Street) and go to the next stop sign.  At this stop sign, turn left onto Packer Ave.  Travel two stop signs, at the second stop sign turn right and go up the hill on Taylor Ave.  Taylor Gym is the second building on the left.

McKean High School:
From I-95:
 Take Route 141 N towards Newport.  Exit at Kirkwood Highway (Rte 2 West& Towards Newark)
Stay in your right lane. Turn right at the 3rd light onto Route 41 N.  Turn left at the 2nd light onto Faulkland Rd.  Turn right onto Duncan Rd.  Turn right at the first light onto McKennan s Church Rd.  The school is over the hill, on the left.   (There is a blinking light at the school).  Follow the driveway to the right; the pool is in the first part of the building.

From Pike Creek Area:

 Take Route 7 N to Stoney Batter Rd  (At Goldy Beacom College).  Turn right onto Stoney Batter Rd.  Turn right at the stop sign onto Mill Creek Rd.  Turn left at the first light onto McKennan s Church Rd.
Follow Directions above.

Parkland High School

 
From North and South: take the PA turnpike, Exit 33, take Route 22 east, then exit onto Cedar Crest Blvd north.  Travel north on Cedar Crest Blvd for approximately 1.9 miles.  Parkland High School is on the left.  The pool is on the left hand side of the complex.  Park in the parking lot in front of the school, closest to the Athletics door.  Walk through the Athletics entrance to admissions.
From West:  take Route 78 east, exit onto route 22 east, then exit onto Cedar Crest Blvd north.  Then same as north and south directions.
From East:  take Route 22 west, then exit onto Cedar Crest Blvd north.  Then same as north and south directions.