Aquatic Centers
Rules & Regulations
The rules of the Decatur Park District Swimming Pool are devised for patron safety and to promote the goals and mission of the facility.
- Children 9 years of age or younger must be accompanied and supervised by an adult 18 years of age or older.
- All individuals wishing to enter this facility must pay an admission fee.
- Individuals who leave must pay a new admission fee to re-enter the pool facility.
- No refunds for inclement weather. Re-entry passes will be issued only in case of inclement weather during the first hour of opening of the pool.
- Patrons should make any special needs known to facility staff.
- The Decatur Park District is not responsible for lost or stolen items from anywhere within the pool facility.
- No floating devices unless Coast Guard approved.
- Squirt guns, swim masks and snorkels are not permitted at the pool.
- Smoking is allowed only in the designated areas.
- Admission to the pool shall be refused to all persons having any contagious disease, infectious conditions such as colds, fever, ringworm, foot infections, skin lesions, diarrhea, vomiting, inflamed eyes, ear discharges, or any other condition which has the appearance of being infectious. Persons with excessive sunburn, abrasions that have not healed, corn plasters, bunion pads, adhesive tape, rubber bandages, or other bandages of any kind shall also be refused admittance. A person under the influence of alcohol or exhibiting erratic behavior shall not be permitted in the pool area.
- The pool water is not suitable for drinking. Please avoid swallowing pool water.
- No outside food or drinks allowed.
- Littering is prohibited. In addition, no food, drink, gum or tobacco is allowed in other than specially designated and controlled sections of the pool area. Glass containers are prohibited.
- All persons are encouraged to take a shower before entering the pool area.
- No horseplay, fighting or swearing!
- Personal conduct within the pool facility must be such that the safety of self and others is not jeopardized. No running, boisterous or rough play, except supervised water sports, is permitted.
- Street shoes are not allowed on the pool deck.
- Only clean footwear, baby strollers, or wheelchairs are allowed in the pool area or bathhouse.
- Spitting, spouting of water, blowing the nose or otherwise introducing contaminants into the pool is not permitted.
- Glass, soap, or other material that might create hazardous conditions or interfere with efficient operation of the swimming pool shall not be permitted in the swimming pool or on the pool deck.
- Swimming suits are required. Cut-offs will not be allowed. All apparel worn in the pool shall be clean.
- Shirts, undergarments, socks, and jean shorts, are not permitted as part of your swimsuit.
- All children who are not toilet-trained shall wear tightly fitting rubber or plastic pants.
- Diving in water less than five feet deep is not permitted except when allowed for competitive swimming and training.
- Caution shall be exercised in the use of diving facilities.
- Swimming is prohibited at outdoor swimming pools when thunder is heard or lightning is seen, including a 30-minute period after the last lightning or thunder is detected.
- No one should swim alone.
- Patrons are encouraged to protect themselves for sun exposure.
- No running, pool deck may be slippery.
- Failure to follow rules will result in being asked to leave!
- The pool management has the authority to implement and enforce rules that are more stringent or that supplement those listed here.