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Anonymous Donor Pays Free Summer Entry for Under‑16s at Schwalmstadt Outdoor Pool

Municipal officials say the gift removes the usual small entry fee for families during the heatwave and holiday period.

Overview

  • The free‑entry program began Friday, June 26 and runs through August 9 for children and adolescents up to and including 15 years old.
  • The donor remains anonymous and is described by city officials as a regular, enthusiastic swimmer who will be billed after the city records eligible visits.
  • The offer has no publicly stated financial cap according to local reports and the city is logging admissions during the six‑week period to settle costs with the donor.
  • Freibad Ziegenhain is seeing larger crowds and heavy media and social‑media attention, though the non‑swimmer pool stays closed this season for planned renovation.
  • The donation waives a modest normal fee (about €1 for children and students) and gives practical relief to families who stay home for the holidays while boosting local community visibility for the pool.