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Outdoor Pool Rules - 2011


In order to ensure that all our members have a safe, clean and fun experience this summer, we ask that you comply with our following rules and regulations:

  1. Food and beverages are allowed in the picnic area ONLY, but you may have bottled water in the pool areas.
  2. No smoking is allowed.
  3. In order to avoid falls and potential injuries, running is prohibited.
  4. Please remove ALL bandages before swimming. We cannot allow you access to the pools if you have an infectious disease, and/or skin irritations or open wounds.
  5. All children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a parent in the outdoor/indoor area, including kiddie pool.
  6. Children 5 and under must be within arms reach of a responsible person 16 years or older. (Indoor pool, Outdoor pool & Kiddie pool)
  7. Children 7 and under must be directly supervised by a responsible person 16 years or older. (Indoor pool, Outdoor pool & Kiddie pool)
  8. Flotation devices are permitted in the kiddie pool only.
  9. No diving.
  10. All swimmers must Shower before entering the pools.
  11. No throwing or pushing other people into the pool in any manner.
  12. No sitting/hanging on lane ropes.
  13. No hanging on ladders.
  14. Absolutely no use of cell phone camera/video cameras in the pool areas or locker rooms.
  15. Our lifeguard staff reserves the right to ask our members to move to different parts of the pool should they feel that their safety is at risk.
  16. Swimming is permitted only when a lifeguard is on duty.
  17. Members may bring two guests per visit. $10 guest passes must be purchased for visitors aged 6 and over and guests must be accompanied by a member at all times. (Exact change is appreciated.)

Outdoor-specific Pool User Rules

  • For everyone's safety the Outdoor Pools & Indoor Pool will close during thunder & lightning.
  • Food or drink is permitted in the area around the picnic tables.
  • No hopping over the fence.
  • The door to the indoor pool is EXIT Only (staff only)