Aquatics Activities

Facility Capacity: Total Occupancy is 310 

• Main Pool Area Occupancy (includes the deck and water)  

• MAX of 270 - Includes swimmers and non-swimmers  

• Wading Pool Area Occupancy (includes the deck and water)  

• MAX of 40 - permitted inside the gated wading pool area  

• Each entrant into Peter Kirk Pool must pay for admission. This includes all ages, regardless of whether or not they will be swimming or accessing the pool deck. This also includes all non-swimmers entering the pool facility.

• All patrons must be in appropriate swim attire and take a cleansing shower before entering the water  

• Running, rough play, or offensive behavior will not be permitted  

• The deck and locker-room are slippery when wet  

• All children 10 years and under must be always accompanied by an adult  

• Children 6 and under must be always accompanied in the water by an adult  

• Adults must be 18 or older  

• Adults must be within arm’s reach of all non-swimmers  

• Maximum of 3 children (6 and under) per 1 adult in the water  

• 2023 Deep Water Swim Test - All youth 12 and under must pass a Deep Water Swim Test prior to entering deep water  

• The Swimmer will jump into the deep end of the pool 

• They need to fully submerge their head under the water and return to the surface 

• The swimmer must then swim 1 length of the pool (25 yards) while showing: 

• Controlled breathing (side-breathing or pop-up-breathing)  

• Confident swimming while on their stomach using front crawl or breaststroke without using assistance of the wall.  

• The swimmer cannot swim underwater the entire length or use side-stroke or backstroke during the deep water swim test.  

• Once swimmers have passed the Deep Water Swim Test, they can collect their wristband from the lifeguard. 

• Passing Swim Test Swimmers information is recorded and kept for the season. When a swimmer comes to the pool they can receive their swim band at the guard office upon check-in. 

• Deep Water Swim Tests are at the discretion of the lifeguards. Swimmers may be asked to retake their Deep Water Swim Test at any time  

• Non-swimmers, under the age of 13 must stay in shallow water (chest deep) unless they are with a parent in water no deeper than the parent’s chests  

• Swimming is allowed in the diving well when the diving board is closed  

• Spitting or discharge of any bodily waste is prohibited in the pool  

• Patrons under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted in the facility  

• If you have a disease that can be transmitted by water or has been ill with diarrhea or vomiting within the last two weeks (14 days), pool use is prohibited. Persons with communicable diseases or open sores are not permitted to use the pool. Qualifying sores includes sores that ooze or have puss.  

• Glass is not permitted within the facility  

• Gum or gum chewing is not allowed within the facility  

• The upper deck and grass areas are the only permitted eating spaces within the facility  

• Snorkels and fins are only allowed during lap swimming. Swimmers should remove fins as they exit the pool. Walking on the deck in fins is not permitted  

• Appropriate swim attire is required at all times when using the pool  

• Fringe cut-offs, denim, and cotton garments are not permitted in the main and wading pool  

• Bathing suits must be family friendly, all thongs and revealing attire will not be permitted within the facility  

• Diapers must be changed in the designated changing areas in locker rooms. Infants and toddlers who are not potty trained must wear a swim diaper and have a tight-fitting protective covering (Per State Health Code)  

• Disposable diapers are not permitted in the pool  

• Diving is prohibited in areas marked “No Diving” or water less than 9 feet deep  

• All jumps must be forward and feet first from the pool deck  

• Jumping off, diving off, or playing on diving blocks will not be permitted  

• Hanging or climbing on entrance rails and ladders will not be permitted  

• Kickboards  

• Kickboards are available during lap swimming, lessons, and swim team  

• Sitting, standing, or throwing kickboards is not permitted  

• Using kickboards on diving blocks will not be permitted  

• Lifejackets  

• Lifejackets are available at any public swim. If a lifejacket is needed, please speak with any lifeguards on duty in the lifeguard office  

• Patrons using lifejackets must stay in shallow water (chest deep or less) or if they are with parent, stay where parent can stand (chest deep)  

• Lifejackets must be worn correctly  

• Water toys will be allowed at the discretion of the lifeguard on duty  

FLOTATION DEVICE RULES

DIVING BOARD RULES

WADING POOL RULES

LOCKER ROOM RULES

PRIVATE RENTALS

LAP SWIM

• Lessons start promptly at registered start time. All students must be in appropriate swim attire and take a cleansing shower before entering the water.  

• Students must wait for their instructor to call them into the water.

• Students must always stay with their instructor when in the pool. 

• Students may use the diving blocks while supervised.

• Students must get out of the pool when the lesson ends. Instructor will make sure all students are out of the water before they leave the class area.

• There are no make-up days for lessons. Lessons may be cancelled due to unexpected mechanical failure, thunder/lightning, excessive heat or smoke, or other unexpected facility closures.

• If lessons are cancelled, two-visit pool passes will be issued out.

• All Facility Rules apply. There is no public swimming during lessons unless otherwise specified.

• If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the Lesson Coordinator.

Rental Information: 

• All pool rules are in effect  

• Children 6 and under requires an adult to be in the water with them, at all times  

• Pool Floats are not allowed, only Coast Guard approved Lifejackets are permitted  

• Outside food and drink welcome (no venders allowed)  

• Glass is not permitted in the pool facility  

• The Peter Kirk Pool offers tables, chairs, deck space, lifeguards, and lifejackets