Swimming Pool Guidelines

Children 8 years of age and under cannot be in the pool without a parent or guardian present in the pool area.
Children 9 years of age and older can swim without a parent present in the pool area, but the parent/guardian cannot leave the facility if the child is 13 years of age or younger.
At the lifeguard’s discretion, if space allows, properly used flotation devices are allowed.
Children using any flotation device must remain in the shallow end of the pool.
No gum, food or drink is allowed in the pool area.
Public appropriate and proper swim attire must be worn.
No diving, running, pushing, dunking, splashing or horseplay allowed.
No timed holding breath under water.
Swimmers are required to shower before entering the pool.
Swim diapers are required for children who are not toilet-trained.
Only lifeguards are allowed on the lifeguard island.

AQUATIC LAP LANE INFORMATION

If a swimmer age 13 years or under wants to use a lap lane, the lifeguard on duty will administer a swim test. If the lifeguard does not feel the individual is an adequate swimmer, he/she reserves the right to ask the individual not to be in the lap lane area.
The use of lap lanes for recreational purposes is prohibited during peak hours.
Maximum number of swimmers per lap lane is 3.
Circle swim is required when sharing a lap lane.
No hanging on the lap lane ropes.
On a limited basis Joplin Family Y programming may require the use of all 3 lap lanes. It is our desire to keep one lap lane open at all times. Please see lap lane closure times below.

POOL & LAP LANE HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday-Friday: 5:00 am – 1:00 pm

(Closed daily from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm)

4:00 pm-7:45 pm

PLEASE NOTE: The Pool will be CLOSED Mondays and Wednesdays from 09:15 AM -11:05 AM for programming-with the exception of the EAST lap lane. This lap lane will remain open for continuous lap lane swimmers only. No class participants, water walkers, bobbers, or floaters allowed in the open lap lane during these 2-hours.

Saturdays: 7:00 am – 4:45 pm

Sundays: Noon – 3:45 pm