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Longshore Pool - Policies and Procedures

For information call 227-1718

The Longshore Pool Complex and Longshore Pavilion offers handicap accessible locker rooms with showers, family bathrooms, and a full service concession stand with outdoor seating and picnic tables.  There is an adjacent playground and tennis courts with lights.

The Longshore Pool complex consists of two swimming pools and a wading pool. 

  • The Training Pool is 20 yds. in length, is a uniform depth of 3’7” and used for lap swim and swim lessons. 
  • The Lap Pool is 25 yds. in length with depth from 3-ft. to 9-ft. and is used for open swim.   
  • The Wading Pool has a depth 1-ft. to 2-1/2 ft. and is restricted during open swim to children under six years of age. 


RECREATION POOL/TRAINING POOL

Open swim will be accommodated in one or both pools during the following hours.

HOURS OF OPERATION

May 24 – June 22

Weekdays :

3:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm — Open Swim

Weekends

11 a.m. to  8 p.m.— Open Swim

June 23 – August 24

Weekdays:

9 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. — Swim Lessons
8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.— Adult Swim
11:35 a.m. to 8 p.m — Open Swim

WADING AND LAP POOLS

Weekdays

11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Senior Citizen
Tues. / Thurs. –  Sr. Cit Aquasize –  Begins July 8th

Weekends/Holidays 

10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Adult Lap
11:00 a.m –  8:00 p.m. – Open Swim

 

August 25 –  Sept.1
Weekdays -  3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. - Open Swim 
Weekends - 10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Adult Lap 
11 a.m. – 8 p.m. – Open Swim


HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Memorial Day Weekend — 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Fourth of July — 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Labor Day — 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

There will be two lanes available for lap and adult lap swimming beginning at 10:30 a.m. Only those swimmers 16 years of age and older are allowed in the lanes designated for adult swim.

All schedules are subject to change

 

LONGSHORE WADING POOL

Children using the Wading Pool must be under the age of six and must be accompanied by an adult.

The above remains in effect during the adult swim in the training pool.

Toddlers wearing disposable diapers are prohibited from using either pool.  Only swim diapers will be permitted.  Available at pool concession.

LONGSHORE BEACH

No lifeguard on duty.  Swimming is prohibited.

SWIM INSTRUCTION

 June 23  –  August 15


 Group Lessons   - 2 week sessions
 Private Lessons -  ½ Hour Lessons
 
For information call the Parks and Recreation Department at 454-6106.

 POOL REGULATIONS
  1. No one shall enter the pool area without either: a) presenting their handpass, b) providing a guest ticket, or c) paying the $8 guest fee.
  2. All swimmers must wear wrist bands at all times in the pool area.
  3. Every swimmer must use the shower in the bathhouse before entering the pool.
  4. Children using a Personal Floatation Device (PFD) must be accompanied by an adult. All personal Styrofoam and inflatable bubbles are prohibited in all the pools.
  5. Children under the age of 6 do not need a handpass, but must be accompanied by an adult.
  6. Children under the age of eight wishing to use the Recreational or Training Pool must be accompanied by an adult.
  7. Prohibited in the pool - cut offs or long pants, shoes, shirts (other than white tee shirts).
  8. Prohibited in the pool and/or on the pool deck - running and horse playing, eating, drinking, and smoking.
  9. Kick boards, ring toss or any objects thrown into the pool are prohibited unless authorized by the Parks and Recreation Department.
  10. Any persons known or suspected of having a communicable disease should not use the pool.
  11. No diving in the training pool.

NOTE:  Suspension of privileges, fine, and/or arrest may be imposed for the violation of policies and procedures. The Parks and Recreation Department have the right to close the pool due to inclement weather.

Longshore Pool Fees

Handpass Holder  -   Free 
Children under 6 yrs. old  -   Free
**Pool Guest per person  -    $  9.00
**Guest Book (book of 10)   -   $75.00

**Guest must be accompanied by a Handpass Holder