The pool capacity is 1,300. The Hoffman Estates Park District (HE Parks) reserves the right to deny admission once the attendance exceeds 1,300 patrons.
Children under 8 years of age will not be admitted without a parent or guardian who is at least 18 years of age.
Admission will be denied to anyone suspected to be under the influence of any drugs or alcohol or exhibiting erratic behavior.
State health guidelines indicate that pool admission be denied to any patron having a contagious disease or any infectious condition such as ringworm, foot infections, skin lesions, carbuncles, boils, inflamed eyes, ear discharge, colds, fevers, vomiting, diarrhea or any other condition that has the appearance of being infectious.
Persons with excessive sunburn, unhealed abrasions, bunion pads, corn plasters, adhesive tape, or bandages of any kind may be denied admission into the pool in accordance with state health guidelines.
Floatation / Infant Safety
ONLY Floatation DEVICES certified by the United States Coast Guard are permitted for use while the child is within arm’s length of a guardian.
If special accommodations are needed, please see the manager.
MASKS, FINS, and SNORKELS are not permitted.
Small children must remain with an adult at all times.
Strollers, carriages, and baby seats must stay next to the lounge chairs and are not permitted near the “zero depth” area or within 10 feet of the pool’s edge.
All children that are not toilet-trained must wear tightly fitting disposable swim diapers or rubber or plastic pants.
Toys must remain only in the sand play area.
General
Pool Rules
Parents or guardians are responsible for supervising their children. Lifeguards are responsible for enforcing safety rules and responding to emergencies.
No one should swim alone.
Only clean footwear, baby strollers or wheel chairs are allowed in the facility.
Aquatic facility management is responsible for public order, control, and safety. Their instructions must be followed at all times. They have the authority to implement and enforce rules that are more stringent or supplement those listed here.
The pool staff has the authority to eject patrons from the water, suspend pass privileges, and notify parents and/or police for violations of pool rules.
All persons are encouraged to take a shower before swimming.
Clean lined bathing suits are required in the pool. All apparel in the aquatic facility must be clean.
Horseplay and running are strictly prohibited on the deck and in the locker rooms.
Anyone suspected of tampering with lockers or patrons’ personal belongings will be subject to dismissal from the pool and subject to arrest. Vandalism, verbal abuse, SWEARING, disrespect of staff or rules, and publicly offensive or continuous displays of physical affection are prohibited.
Cell phone usage is prohibited in locker rooms.
Diving
Rules
Diving in water less than 5 feet deep is not permitted except when allowed for competitive swimming and training.
Caution should be exercised in the use of diving facilities.
One diver is permitted on the board at a time and only when the area is safe to dive.
Divers are allowed only one bounce per dive.
Gymnastics moves are not allowed.
Divers should go straight off the end of the board and never jump or dive towards the side walls of the pool.
Goggles may not be worn off the board.
Catching children off the board is not permitted.
Patrons should swim directly to the side wall ladder after completing a dive.
Slide
Rules
Children under 48-inches tall may not go down the slide.
Aquatic facility staff will direct patrons as to when they may go down the slide.
Patrons must go down all slides feet first, on their back or in a forward sitting position. Violators may be ejected from the slides and/or pool area upon management discretion.
Only one person may use the slide at a time, unless specified by the tube usage. Parents may not take small children down the slide.
PREGNANT WOMEN ARE NOT PERMITTED TO USE ANY OF THE SLIDES.
Running, pushing, or shoving while waiting in line will not be tolerated.
Patrons are not to sit on steps or ladders, blocking other patrons from exiting the line.
No goggles or eyeglasses are allowed on any slides.
Patrons must exit the pool immediately upon reaching the end of the slide.
Life-jackets and/or personal floatation devices may not be worn on the slides.
Swimming
Rules
Please, RESPECT THE LIFEGUARD’S JOB RESPONSIBILITIES and do not splash, distract, or talk to a guard when they are on duty.
Lifeguards have the authority to ask patrons to “sit out” or leave the pool area with management notification.
When the lifeguards deliver one long whistle blast EVERYONE must clear the pool.
There will be a 15-minute adult swim every hour, for those at least 18 years of age. Children are not permitted in the pool at this time.
Personal conduct within the aquatic facility shall not jeopardize the safety of self and others. No “chicken fights,” boisterous or other rough play, except supervised water sports are permitted.
Patrons must not hang on ladders, lane lines, dividing lines, or the diving board.
Patrons must not enter the pool backwards, while holding someone’s hand, or from a running jump.
Throwing another patron in the air or into the pool is not permitted.
Spitting, spouting water, and blowing the nose or otherwise introducing contaminants into the aquatic facility are not permitted.
Pool
Closings
The pool may not open if the temperature is below 68o or if inclement weather prohibits opening.
Swimming is prohibited at outdoor aquatic facilities when lightning is present or thunder is heard, including a 15 minute period after the last lightning observed.
HE Parks reserves the right to close the pool for special events, inclement weather, and pool rentals.
HE Parks reserves the right to close the pool for the day or evening due to low attendance (25 or less) within a one-hour time frame.
Food
& Drink
Littering is prohibited, as well as outside food, drinks, or gum.
Eating and drinking is permitted only in the concession area or under the Special Event Tent during a rental. Food should not be brought onto the pool deck or in the Cabana areas.
SMOKING and CHEWING TOBACCO are strictly prohibited anywhere in the aquatic facility, including toilet and locker room areas.
Glass containers, as well as coolers, are strictly prohibited.
Miscellaneous
Pool water is not suitable for drinking. Avoid swallowing pool water.
The pool phone is for HE Parks use only. No public calls will be allowed in or out from this phone.
Adults 18 years of age and older have first priority to lounge chairs and must keep the chair at least 10 feet away from the pool edge. Personal chairs may be brought into the facility.
A “lost and found” is available, yet HE Parks is not responsible for personal possessions that are damaged, lost or stolen from the pool deck or locker rooms.
Bike racks are available for use at the bike owner’s own risk. HE Parks assumes no responsibility for stolen or damaged bikes. Please lock your bikes.
Glass, soap or other materials that might create hazardous conditions or interfere with efficient operation of the aquatic facility shall not be permitted in the facility or on the deck.
HE Parks reserves the right to make additions and/or alterations to these rules when deemed necessary for the health and safety of all.
