Family-oriented, outdoor sports club
The facility consists of 15 acres, featuring - Three Swimming Pools with diving boards, sliding boards and lap lanes - Water/Spray Park with a 175' serpentine Water Slide - Tennis - Volleyball - Basketball - Soccer - Ball Field - Batting Cages - Playground - Horseshoes - Moonlight Swims - Snack Bar - Pavillions - Picnic Tables - Free Gas Grills - Company Picnics - Private Parties - Swim Lessons - and plenty of Fun In The Sun!!
Keywords: Swimming, Sports, Company Picnics, Parties, Batting Cage, Lap Swimming, Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball, Swim Lessons
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Green Valley was opened in 1954 by Frances and Dottie Zimmerman. My wife and I purchased the business in 1993 and have operated it for the last 23 years.
What is your primary product or service?
Green Valley Swimming Pool and Sports Club is a family-oriented, outdoor sports club that offers families a comfortable place to enjoy the summer months together.
The 12 acre facility has 3 pools, a water park with a 175' water slide, 9 basketball poles, 2 sand volley ball courts, 2 tennis courts, soccer field, batting cages, ball field, play ground, sand box & horseshoe pits. 175 picnic tables and free gas grills to grill your own food on. Birthday parties, company picnics & organization banquets. Snack Bar serves made to order subs and sandwiches. Funnel cakes for the moonlight swims. Soft Ice cream and much more
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I always wanted to own my own business. When this opportunity presented itself I thought it would be fun to do. I have a BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Physics from Penn State.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We focus on providing a clean safe family environment.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept cash, checks and credit cards. We have an ATM on site
Which areas do you service?
We have members from all over York County. Including northern MD and Harrisburg. The largest school districts represented are Central, West York, Dover, Northeastern, Dallastown, York Suburban, Red Lion and York Catholic
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Russ and Lori Jacobs are the owners and operators
What are your hours of operation?
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday & Friday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That I am a good father to my children and role model to my employees