City of Wichita - Swimming Pools and Interactive Fountains Pool Rules
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Swimming Pools

City Hall, 11th floor
455 North Main
Wichita, KS 67202

Hours:
8 AM - 5 PM
Monday-Friday

Phone: (316) 268-4361
Fax: (316) 858-7611

Barbara McGuire
Aquatics Supervisor


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Swimming Pool Rules

  • No person may use the pool unless it is officially open and the lifeguards are on duty.

  • You should not drink the water.

  • All persons must have appropriate swimming apparel to enter. 

  • Children under eight (8) years of age must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or competent person at least 14 years of age.

  • Admission to the pool will be refused to all persons having open wounds or any communicable disease.

  • All persons, before entering the swimming pool, must take a cleansing shower.

  • Infants are required to wear plastic pants or swim diapers in the pools.

  • Inflated support devises are not allowed.  (air mattresses, inner tubes, etc.)

  • Running, rough play and personal conduct endangering safety of self and others is prohibited.

  • Abusive or profane language will not be permitted.

  • Persons unable to demonstrate their ability to swim are not permitted in the deep water.

  • Spitting, spouting of water and blowing the nose are not permitted in the pool.

  • Pets are not allowed inside the pool fence. 

  • There will be only one person at a time on a diving board or slide. Persons waiting to use the board or slide must wait on the deck, not on the ladder.

  • Only one bounce is allowed on the diving board.

  • Glass containers of any kind are not permitted in the facility.

  • Absolutely no smoking is allowed within 25-feet of the pool entrance or other pool areas.

  • Unnecessary talking to lifeguards is not permitted.

  • The pool may be closed due to inclement weather, low attendance or water quality.

  • Persons wishing to take pictures or video must first obtain permission from the manager or head guard.

  • The manager or head guard may enforce any non-written rule as deemed necessary.

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