Pool Facilities & Rules

Pool Locations

Facilities & Equipment (Ellsworth and Blue Hill locations)

• Both Pools are 6 lanes, 25 yards long and approximately 45 feet wide. 3 1/2’ deep in the shallow end and slopes down to 6’ deep at the Wiggins center and 9’ at the Lawrence center
• There are stairs and chair lifts in the shallow end of each pool and ladders in the deep end.
• Both pools are kept between 82—83 degrees.
• There are family changing rooms available at each location.
• We always have a lifeguard on duty. 
• There are pace clocks on each end of the pool.
• We have kickboards, pull buoys, swim noodles, barbells & lifejackets for patron use.
• Both facilities are fully equipped for competitive swimming with starting blocks, lane lines and the Wiggins center even has automatic timing.

Pool Rules (All Locations)

• Everyone must shower before entering the pool.
• No running is allowed on the pool deck.
• Non-swimmers must be accompanied by an adult within arms reach at all times.
• Children ages 10 and under must have an adult in the building.
• Proper swim attire is required. (No cutoffs or baggy t-shirts.)
• No food or glass containers are allowed on the pool deck.
• Diving is only allowed from the deep end of the pool.
• Only forward facing jumping and diving is allowed. No flips, twists or diving backwards.
• No inflatables are allowed in the pool. (No arm bands, beach balls, floats, etc.)
• Shoulder length and longer hair should be pulled back or in a cap.
  Anyone entering the pool must be potty trained or wear a swim diaper or rubber pants.
• Please ask before using pool equipment. Use of all pool equipment is based on pool activity and the number of people in the pool.
• The pool will close during thunderstorms.
• Masks and snorkels can be used by adults or by children under adult supervision.
• Extended breath holding and hyperventilating are prohibited.
• Rough housing is not allowed. (Keep your hands to yourself.)

THE LIFEGUARD HAS THE FINAL WORD ON SAFETY ISSUES