Aquatic Center
2605 Augusta Boulevard
Fairfield, OH 45014
513-939-AQUA (2782)
aquatics@fairfield-city.org
Hours of Operation:
Closed for Season
Pool Rules & Policies
1. All swimmers must take a shower prior to entering the swimming pool.
2. It is the lifeguards decision as to what corrective action will be taken to discipline common pool safety infractions such as running and horseplay. Depending upon the severity, a warning, timeout, or ejection from the pool are common disciplinary actions.
3. Admission can be refused to all persons having any skin disease, sore, inflamed eyes, cold, nasal, or ear discharge, or any communicable disease. Persons with excessive sunburn, open sores, or bandages of any kind will not be permitted in the pool.
4. All children under 8 years of age must be accompanied to the pool by someone 13 or over.
5. Everyone must pay an admission to enter the facility.
6. The Baby Pool is restricted to children six years of age and under. All children using the Baby Pool must be accompanied and supervised by a parent. Toys that do not pose a choking hazard are allowed in the baby pool. Toy floats are allowed in the baby pool as long as the parent is within arms reach.
7. As a safety measure, only US Coast Guard approved Type III or better Personal Flotation Devices are allowed and an adult must accompany the child in the water.
8. No toys, floats, balls, rafts, etc. are permitted in the Main Pool. Snorkels are allowed in the main pool.
9. Kickboards and fins may be used in the lap lane for fitness swim. Fins are not permitted to be worn while walking on deck.
10. Fitness swim hours are 9 - 11:45 am weekdays and 10 - 11:45 am Saturday.
11. Everyone must wear a bathing suit in the pool. No street shoes or clothes allowed on the deck. Shorts, board shorts or cutoffs are not considered a bathing suit. Suits must have a liner. All infants in the pool must have on a swim diaper.
12. All patrons not wearing proper bathing suits will be asked to leave or change.
13. Protective headwear such as hats and visors are allowed if they remain above the water. Sunglasses and corrective lenses are allowed. It is not recommended that contact lenses be used in the water.
14. Eating and drinking is not allowed in the pool area, except in the designated concession area. Those areas are the grass beaches, and the concession area. No glass containers or sharp objects are allowed in the facility, pool area, or bathhouse.
15. Smoking is not permitted at the Fairfield Aquatics Center via FFCO 737 and ORC. The designated area is at the picnic table just outside the emergency gates. You may not stand outside the front entrance of the facility to smoke.
16. Coolers, picnic baskets and alcoholic beverages are not allowed inside the facility. All food and beverages must be purchased from the concession stand. Water, medical supplies, and baby food is the only exception and may be brought in a cooler. A visual inspection will be conducted on all coolers claimed to contain the above exceptions.
17. Patrons that come to the pool intoxicated or become intoxicated will be escorted from the pool by the police and/or ranger staff.
18. Lifeguards have the authority to prohibit strollers, playpens, etc. from the pool area, due to space limitations. These items should be kept away from the pool and out of all walkways.
19. All novice swimmers must be able to pass a swim test by the guard to swim in the deep end. The bather must be able to swim the width of the pool and tread water for 1 minute to swim in the deep end. If a swimmer has a properly fitted lifejacket and can swim to the side, they are permitted to swim in the deep end.
20. If under 48 inches, a bather must be able to swim three (3) lengths of the slide dispatch area without stopping or standing to use the water slide.
21. Cash register receipts are not valid for re-entry into the Aquatic Center. Patrons leaving the facility and wishing to return that day must get their hand stamped. Re-entry stamps will not be issued during twilight swim times, after 6:00PM.
22. If the Aquatic Center is closed due to inclement weather by 5:00 PM, the facility will not reopen that day. One Day Passes will be issued only with a valid cash register receipt and the Aquatic Center being closed within an hour of the patron's visit. The Aquatic Center may close if the air temperature drops below 68 degrees or due to lack of patrons.
23. Fecal matter related accidents may cause the pool to close for up to one hour or until the pool can be sanitized to the requisite standard. This may include the whole pool or just the region in which it occurred. Those involved in the incident may be ejected from the pool for the day.
24. No running, scuffling, dunking or other forms of horseplay will be permitted. Spitting and/or blowing of nose in the water is not permitted.
25. Hanging or jumping from the bridge is not permitted. Swimmers jumping from the deck into the pool within 3 feet of the bridge should exercise caution as to not strike the bridge.
26. One bounce and one person on the board. No competitive dives. Divers must jump out in the direction of the board, not to the side. Back dives and other diving variants are at the discretion of the lifeguard on duty in that area. No one is allowed in the diving area in an attempt to catch a jumper or diver.
27. No swimming in the diving well. This is the area roped off under the diving boards. To exit, divers must swim to the available wall on their left. They are not to use the back wall.
28. Animals are not allowed inside the pool area.
29. Please leave all ropes, buoy lines, and lane lines alone. The preferred method of transit is around or under them, not over.
30. No chewing gum in or around the pool area.
31. During pool break, sitting in the gutter is allowed in the designated area only. That area is the steps at water toys and within 1 foot of the zero-depth gutter. Otherwise, feet must remain out of the water resting on the gutter. Sitting in the gutter in the diving area is never allowed.
32. Do not crowd or block exits such as the slide run outs and ladders.
33. Pool furniture is not allowed within 15 feet of the edge of the pool. It must stay in designated areas at all times. Major walkways are not acceptable areas to lounge in.
34. Please deposit all waste materials in their proper containers.
35. Shirts, chains, necklaces, etc., should not be worn while swimming. Patrons should wear waterproof sun block in lieu of shirts, etc. The exception to this rule is applicable medical reasons. Shirts should then be tucked or tied.
36. Pool break or adult swim goes from :45 after to :00 of every hour during open swim. Only those patrons 18 and over are allowed in at this time. Infants under 2 years of age are also allowed in if escorted by an adult. If pool break is lengthened due to mandatory training or staffing shortages it will be up to the discretion of the manager on deck as to whether the next adult swim will be called off.
37. In the event of thunder, patrons will be removed from the pool for 20 minutes from the last time thunder was heard. In the event of lightning, patrons will be removed from the pool deck for 30 minutes from the last time lightning was visible.
38. The City of Fairfield or members of the pool staff are not responsible for any valuables brought to the pool or bathhouse. Also, the City of Fairfield will not assume any responsibility for damage to bathing suits or accessories.
39. Lockers are available in the restrooms. Patrons must supply their own locks. All locks will be destroyed and removed if left overnight.
40. No one will be permitted in the guard chair except the lifeguard. No socializing with the lifeguards while they are on duty. Only employees are allowed in the guardroom, mechanical room, heater room and pool manager's office.
41. Portions of the pool may close as conditions of sun glare and overall water clarity change. Swimmers are not allowed in an area not visible by a lifeguard.
42. The City of Fairfield or members of the pool staff are not responsible for any injuries incurred while on the premises.
43. A customer found with any type of weapon or drugs on them will be suspended from the pool for the rest of the year. The police will be called and an arrest may be made.
44. Private Lessons are available upon request. These lessons are provided by the lifeguards as aquatic professionals but bare no liability to the City of Fairfield as functions of Fairfield Parks and Recreation. They are not sponsored by the Fairfield Parks and Recreation department.
45. The Fairfield Aquatic Center is a family friendly community serving facility. Sun bathers straps must remain tied at all times, and displays of affection should be kept to a modest minimum.
46. The phone is located at the front desk. It is to be used for emergency and mandatory calls only. Time on the phone should be kept to a minimum.
47. All prices are displayed on the board and printed in the summer recreation catalog. Resident passes are sold only to single residents or families where each member resides at the same address. Residency is applicable to those who live or work in the city limits of Fairfield. The township is not included. Families with more than 5 members will be charged $20.00 extra per member in excess.
48. During swimming lessons, those not in lessons for that hour are not allowed in the water, on the gutter, or in the baby pool area. Swimmers registered in lessons for that hour are allowed in only after the instructor has called class.
49. No refunds are given at the Fairfield Aquatic Center. This includes both merchandise and admission. All sales are final.
50. No toys are allowed on the brown splash grounds concrete area.
51. No one is permitted in the roped off splash grounds mechanical area.
52. Please take care when using the provided lounge chairs. No standing on chairs. One individual per chair. Please give preference to the elderly, then to adults.
53. One climber at a time on the aquaclimb wall and dropzone. Climb at your own risk. No diving, feet first entry only into the drop zone. No life jackets. Experienced swimmers only. Do not use or grab onto the side of the wall.
54. The Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to modify or add rules when deemed advisable for the protection of the health and welfare of the Community.