Safety

1. Swimming is not permitted unless a lifeguard is on duty in the lifeguard chair.
2. Talking to the on-duty lifeguard in the lifeguard chair is not permitted.
3. In an emergency, the pools must be cleared immediately. The signal is 3 blasts on the guard’s whistle.
4. Running, pushing, and ball playing are not permitted on the pool deck.
5. Rings, large floating equipment, beach balls, and scuba equipment are not permitted in the main pool (except during any designated Float Days).
6. Swim fins and snorkels are permitted.
7. Arm floats or back bubbles are permitted in the main pool when a responsible adult accompanies the child in the water.

Health

1. Fairfax County requires all bathers to shower at the pool before entering the pool.
2. Admission will be refused to anyone with skin abrasions, colds, coughs, extremely inflamed eyes, infections, or wearing bandages.
3. Expectorating and blowing of the nose in the pool are prohibited.
4. Babies and young children not toilet-trained must wear swim diapers or waterproof covers when using either pool.
5. Street shoes should not be worn on the pool deck.

Wading Pool