Aquatics

Ratio: No more than two children per one adult.

Rationale: All children under the age of seven need constant supervision. This rule will help staff enforce supervision. This may be a single child with one adult or two children with one adult. Adults need to be in regulation swim attire.

Rationale: Every effort is made to maintain the health and safety of pool patrons. The potential of transferring foreign substances from the park whether on shoes or clothing is high. We understand that many parents want to be able to supervise their children therefore, designated areas have been provided. Designated areas are on the outside of the pool fence unless this area is unavailable.

Rationale: Patrons are encouraged to leave their valuables at home or in the car. We do provide a check-in area with staff. However, it would be safest left at home.

With approval a white T-shirt may be worn over the swimsuit for additional sun protection. Proper swim wear is made from material that does not absorb large amounts of water such as board shorts, Speedos, and lined swim trunks. Note: Properly fitted rash guards are considered proper swim wear.

Rationale: Inappropriate swim wear takes on a lot of water and becomes heavy, causing a swimmer to work harder to stay on the surface. In addition, clothing that was not meant to be worn in the water will bleed dies cause unsanitary conditions in the water.

Rationale: Every effort is made to maintain the health and safety of pool patrons. Whenever someone walks into the facility from the parking lot or the park area the likelihood of them carrying some form of contaminant on their clothes or shoes is high, such as oil, fecal matter, etc. with patrons walking around and laying on the deck and then getting into the water, this becomes a concern for the health and safety of all who swim at the facility. Therefore; we ask that all patrons entering the swimming pool area have on proper swim attire which is clean and also, that they take a shower as per the health departments guidelines for safe waters.

Rationale: In addition to the concern of transferring foreign matter into the pool deck area, these items can pose additional safety concerns such as tripping hazards, concealed weapons, etc. It is essential that a safe environment is provided to all patrons.

Rationale: County health code prohibits entry into a public pool with any of the above mentioned conditions in an effort to minimize the spread of contagious disease.

Rationale: Health and safety (State Code Section 116043). To meet local and state health codes. Taking a soap shower will reduce the amount of foreign substances introduced into the pool.

Rationale: The introduction of foreign substances such as oils, creams and grease will impair filtration equipment and scum gutters (State Code Section 116043)

Rationale: Foreign objects in the water may be hazardous to others and may give parents a false sense of security in regards to flotation devices. Only during organized activities the use of teaching aid devices (i.e. swim fins, kick boards, aqua noodles, swim goggle, and water polo balls) can be controlled as well as supervised.

Rationale: To insure and maintain a clean and safe environment and reduce the risk of injury running, rough play, profanity and spitting should not be permitted.

Rationale: Persons impaired by drugs or alcohol may be a danger to themselves as well as others using the facility. According to County of Los Angeles ordinances (County code 17.04.440 / 17.04.450), it is illegal to be on the premises of any county facility while under the influence.

Rationale: A hazardous Condition may be created. Broken glass is impossible to see if it were to enter the pool water. May cause injury to feet.

Rationale: Creates an unclean environment. Will attract unwanted pests.

Rationale: Safety issue. Neck and back injury may result in diving in less than five feet of water.

Rationale: Safety issue. Diving rules are posted near the diving boards. Patrons should be aware of their individual limitations.

Rationale: Parks and Recreation serves families and youth from the surrounding communities and is adamant about protecting those youth therefore, lewd conduct of any nature is prohibited.