Pool

Gatesville City Pool Rules

  • All patrons must shower prior to using the pool
  • Swim diapers must be worn by all patrons who are not toilet trained
  • Children 12 and under must be accompanied and cared for by a responsible person 16 years old or older
  • Children under 5 must have a responsible person in the water with them
  • Office telephone is for emergency use only
  • Rain checks may be issued to patrons admitted within 30 minutes of closer if pool closes due to storm or equipment malfunction
  • No pets
  • No denim, thongs, Speedos, or cut offs allowed in pool
  • No glass containers, alcoholic beverages or drugs
  • No smoking or use of tobacco products
  • Smoking is permitted only in designated area outside the fence line
  • Trash must be deposited in designated receptacles
  • The City of Gatesville and staff are not responsible for personal property or valuables
  • No profane language, running, or rough housing
  • No spitting, blowing nose, or urinating in pool
  • No public display of affection
  • No chairs within 6 feet of the pool side
  • Non swimmers must remain in shallow water
  • Toys, balls, inner tubes, inflated boats and rafts permitted at managers discretion
  • Wading pool is restricted to children 5 and under, children must not be left unattended
  • Patrons must go down slides feet first
  • Lifeguards have the authority to enforce all pool rules
  • Patrons may be dismissed from the facility at the discretion of pool management
  • No patrons over 250lbs permitted on diving board or slides

Diving Board Rules:

  • Diver must be able to swim unassisted
  • No personal floatation devices allowed on diving boards
  • One diver at a time
  • Be sure diving area is clear before diving
  • One bounce only
  • Dive straight off board
  • Do not swim underneath the diving board
  • No open swimming in the diving well
  • No flips of any kind

*Family season passes will be sold to those families with 2 or more members. These members must be husband/wives, and/or dependent children who are 20 years of age or younger. All family members must be living in the same residence as the membership holder.