Outdoor Pool Rules

General Rules (posted at all pools)

Lifeguards will enforce all rules for the safety of our visitors. Please be respectful of our staff.

• Children ages 0-9 years must be accompanied to the pool by a Chaperone.
• Chaperone must be at least 16 years of age.
• Chaperone of children ages 0-6 years must be in a bathing suit and be actively participating in the water with their children at all times.
• Chaperone of children ages 7-9 years must remain in the Aquatic Area at all times.
• All swimmers are required to take a cleansing shower before entering the pool.
• Attire:
  • Bathing suits are required at ALL City of Georgetown pools (nylon lycra suits for females and swim trunks for males).
  • Triathlon attire is allowed, permitted that it is swim appropriate.
  • Swimwear with exposed zippers, buckles, or metal ornaments is not permitted.
  • Gym shorts / basketball shorts, denim, cut-offs are not permitted.
  • Cotton t-shirts, cover-ups are not allowed in the pool. Swim shirts and rashguards are fine.
  • Lifeguard gear is not permitted.
• Swim diapers are required for young children. Regular diapers are prohibited in the pool. Swim diapers are available for purchase if needed.
• Food, gum and candy are prohibited in the pool area. No glass containers.
• No running, diving, flips or horse play of any kind.
• U.S. Coast Guard approved flotation devices only. No water wings or inner tubes allowed.
• Snorkels and fins must be used in lap lanes only. Masks cannot cover the nose.
• Lap Swim Etiquette:
  • Lap swimming is only allowed in designated lap lanes.
  • Everyone MUST be prepared to share a lane.
  • Circle swim at all times if multiple people are in a lane (swim down on the right side of the lane , swim back on the left side of the lane). If someone touches your feet, let him/her pass you.
  • No hanging, sitting, or pulling on lane lines.
• Breath-holding games or breath holding training is not permitted.
• No animals allowed in the pool area with the exception of service animals.
• Anyone having open cuts, wounds, etc. is not permitted in the pool.
• All tobacco and alcohol products are prohibited.
• The City of Georgetown is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• An admission fee or membership is required to swim prior to or after swim lessons, water aerobics, or scheduled pool parties.
• Staff reserves the right to stop other behaviors / actions as necessary to ensure the safety of our users. Unacceptable behavior is grounds for immediate dismissal from the facility.

Recreation Center Outdoor Play Pool Rules

• All General Rules apply.
• Slides are for ages 12 & under only.
• Slide feet-first and on your bottom.
• No wearing a lifejacket or goggles when going down slides.
• Must be able to swim from the bottom of the slide to the ladder.
• No parents/guardians in the catch pool.
• No swimming in the catch pool.
• No sitting/climbing on the lady bug or turtle.
• Do not spray lifeguards with the purple and orange sprayers.
• Do not jump from middle fountain.
• No balls.

 Williams Drive Pool Rules

• All General Rules apply.
• Must be able to swim unassisted to use diving board.
• No free swim allowed in diving well while boards are being used.
• No life jackets or swim aides allowed when using boards.
• One person on the board at a time, and one bounce on the board each time.
• Wait for previous diver to reach ladder and exit before diving.
• Dive/jump off end of board only (straight off).Swim directly to ladder and exit.
• No unsafe diving/jumping, running, repeated bouncing, games, goggles, masks or fins.
• Use caution when diving.