Pool and Splash Park Safety

Healthy and Safe Swimming

Pools and splash parks are great places to have fun, be active, or just relax. Water play provides a rich sensory experience for the developing child. Playing with water is important for your child's sensory itegration and development. Splash pads and pools provide a great way to do this, but be vigilant in what and how you assess the safety of the area before you and your child use this type of warm-weather fun. Learn how to stay healthy and safe when in the water this summer!

• Keep an eye on your kids to make sure they are safe; there is no substitution for supervision.
• No running, rough-housing, or jumping in the splash pad and pool areas.
• Bring lots of water to drink. Active kids need a lot of water on a hot day.
• Have your kids use the bathroom frequently and change soiled diapers immediately to cut down on the risk of contamination.
• Use a chemical free sunscreen and re-apply often.
• Shower before entering and after exiting the water to prevent the spread of bacteria.
• Keep children away from pool drains, pipes, and other openings to avoid entrapments.
• If you’ve been recently ill, please refrain from swimming to protect others.

If you notice defects with the pool or splash parks notify your maintenance team as soon as possible to have the issue resolved.