Any action deemed inappropriate by the facility supervisor will not be permitted in the pool area. The following is not allowed at in any City-run pool area, including in the pool and on the deck:

• Diving, running, and pushing.
• Smoking, vaping, eating or drinking.
• Alcoholic beverages or banned substances.
• Goggles that cover the nose.
• Weapons of any kind.
• Chairs, bicycles, skateboards.
• Ball-playing during public swim.
• Swimming during non-operating hours.

Swimmers must be at least eight years old and 50 in. tall to enter the pool alone.

All other swimmers must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Each adult can supervise a maximum of two young children (under eight years old and 50 in. tall) at one time.

Older siblings cannot bring young children into deeper parts of the pool.

Bathing suits and swim trunks

All swimmers must wear bathing suits.

• Bathing suits must be worn in the pool.
• All swimming trunks must have a liner.
• Swim diapers must be worn by children who are not potty trained.
• T-shirts, mesh shorts, ball shorts, cut-off shorts or any other clothing, not designed for swimming, are prohibited.

Exceptions will be made for those individuals who cannot wear bathing suits for religious reasons. In these cases, the swimmer may wear a full-body danskin suit (usually made of a Lycra material). T-shirts cannot be worn over the suits. See an example of this type of swimwear.

Shirts and rash guards

Rash guards are the only types of shirts permitted in City swimming pools. T-shirts cannot be worn in the pool.

“Rash guards” are Lycra-like shirts that come in short and long-sleeve styles and fit snugly to avoid the shirt riding up in the water. Rash guards are allowed in order to accommodate swimmers who are sun-sensitive or want to protect themselves from the sun. Rash guards are typically sold seasonally at major retailers. See an example of this type of swimwear.

Diapers

We allow waterproof, snug-fitting swim diapers that are designed to be worn in the water. Swim diapers can be purchased at any major retailer.

Regular diapers cannot be worn in the pool. When wet, diapers can swell up, disintegrate, and clog the pool filter.

Personal floatation devices

Personal flotation devices must be U.S. Coast Guard-Approved in order to be used in a City-run pool. See an example of an approved flotation device label (opens PNG file).