City of Wichita - Swimming Pools & Interactive Fountains Pool Rules
Saturday, February 11, 2012 :: Currently 20 degrees in Wichita

Swimming Pool Rules

Admission Rules
  • All patrons entering the facility are required to wear appropriate swimwear and pay an admission fee.

  • Children 7 years and younger must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at least 16 years or older. Parents must be in the water with the child and within arms-reach of the child at all times.

  • No person may use the pool unless it is officially open and the lifeguards are on duty.

  • Clean white t-shirts are allowed when worn over swimming apparel. For your health and hygiene, cut-off shorts, boxers, basketball shorts, undergarments or street clothes are not to be worn in the pool.

  • No street shoes are allowed on the deck.

  • Admission to the pool may be denied for the following reasons. Intoxication; having open sores or any contagious infections such as poison ivy, athlete’s foot, ringworm, etc.; or any condition which would jeopardize the health and safety of the general public.

  • All persons, before entering the swimming pool, must take a cleansing shower.

  • Infants are required to wear properly fitted swim diapers in the pool. Regular diapers are not allowed.

  • Personal floatation devices are not allowed (including life vests, air mattresses, water wings, etc).

  • Abusive or profane language or disruptive behavior will not be permitted and will be grounds for expulsion with no refund.

Safety Rules
  • Diving from pool decks, running, rough play, dunking, riding on shoulders and personal conduct endangering safety to self and others is prohibited.

  • Persons unable to demonstrate their ability to swim are not permitted in deep water.

  • Spitting and spouting of water through the mouth or nose is not permitted in the pool.

  • Pets are not allowed inside the pool fence.

  • There will be only one person at a time on a diving board or slide. Persons waiting to use the board or slide must wait on the deck, not on the ladder.

  • Only one bounce is allowed on the diving board.

  • Glass containers of any kind are not permitted in the facility.

  • Absolutely no smoking is allowed within 25-feet of the pool entrance or other pool areas.

  • Unnecessary talking to lifeguards is not permitted.

  • The pool may close due to inclement weather, low attendance or water quality.

  • Persons wishing to take pictures or video must first obtain permission from the manager or head guard.

Refunds cannot be made for individuals asked to leave for not following the facility rules.

The manager or head guard may also enforce other non-written rules deemed necessary.

Revised 6-15-10

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Aquatics

Watson Park
3022 S. McLean Blvd.
Wichita, KS 67217

Hours:
8 AM - 5 PM
Monday-Friday

Phone: (316) 529-9940
Fax: (316) 268-4447

Rod Dix
Recreation Supervisor

Brian Hill
Assistant Recreation Supervisor