Swimming Pool

CODE OF CONDUCT: 

The following is prohibited:

• Use of obscene, profane, vulgar, derogatory, demeaning or threatening language or gestures.
• Disregarding pool rules and procedures.
• Entering the facility by means other than proper check‐in procedures.
• Threats and attempts to intimidate employees, lifeguards or guests.
• Throwing of articles in a deliberate or aggressive manner.
• Physically striking another individual.
• Attempts to goad or incite violence in others.
• Vandalism to City property.
• Racial or ethnic slurs.
• Spitting.
• Lewd or lascivious sexual behavior.
• Theft of property.
• Possession of weapons.
• Use of drugs or alcohol.

Individuals who engage in any of the above behaviors will be subject to immediate ejection from the property or facility and are subject to mandatory suspension from City property. Possible criminal charges by the Shaker Heights Police Department may follow.

DIVING BOARD RULES & POLICIES:

• As a safety precaution, before diving, divers may be asked to pass a swim test, regardless of age.
• Only one person at a time is permitted on the diving board and ladder.
• Each person must wait until the proceeding diver has cleared the area before diving.
• Only one bounce is permitted on the diving board except during instructional activity, under the supervision of a diving instructor.
• Front dives and flips are allowed straight off the end of the board.
• Cartwheels, back dives and handstands are prohibited.
• Running dives are not allowed.
• Jumping off the diving board into the arms of another swimmer is not permitted.
• Divers must swim directly to the nearest ladder and leave the diving area.
• Swimming under the diving board is prohibited.
• Playing or swimming in the diving area is not permitted while boards are open for diving.
• Hanging off the end of the diving board is not permitted.
• Goggles, masks or flotation devices may not be worn going off the board.
• The manager on duty may restrict certain dives based on safety concerns.

TOT POOL RULES & POLICIES:

• Parents must remain within an arm’s length of their children.
• Children 6 years of age or under must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or over.
• No running of horseplay.
• Diaper changing facilities are located in the men’s/women’s bathrooms or locker rooms. Diapers may not be changed pool side.
• Only snug swim diaper or other protective swimsuit may be worn in the pool. No child in disposable or cloth diapers will be allowed in the pool.
• All flotation devices are prohibited in Tot Pool.

SLIDE RULES & POLICIES:

• As a safety precaution, before using the slide, swimmers may be asked to pass a swim test, regardless of age.
• Users shall ride feet first at all times; stopping or changing positions is prohibited.
• No stopping inside the slide.
• Only one user at a time is permitted: forming “chains” is prohibited.
• Always check to see if the landing area is clear before entering slide.
• Users must exit the landing area of the slide immediately.
• No life jackets or loose clothing to be worn while sliding.
• Slide is not recommended for pregnant women.
• No holding of small child while sliding.
• Sliders must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• LIFEGUARD must be present at all times.
• Height Restrictions: 48” Tall Slide 44” Short Slide

SPRAYGROUND RULES & POLICIES:

• Do not use sprayground when you have diarrhea. 
• Water is not meant for drinking. 
• Wash hands after using the restroom or changing diapers. 
• Take restroom breaks, change diapers only in the restroom.