Outdoor Pool Rules/Guidelines as Approved by Council Friday, June 12, 2020
Plan for operation of Ida Gove Outdoor Pool
Target opening date: Monday, June 22, 2020
Target close date: TBD
This will allow time to get staff hired and paperwork completed for them, plus pre-season meetings completed with extra training needed for new rules and regulations.
Cleaning and disinfection will be enhanced. In addition to the regular lifeguard positions, there will be a guard on each shift with the role of being “deck monitor.” They will be responsible for keeping people socially distanced. They will also clean handrails and high touch points often. Managers will be there as much as possible to help with those duties and to field questions/concerns.
Boxes around guard stations will be extended so that they do not have to wear a mask.
Hand sanitizer will be available at the front counter.
Social distancing is required IN AND OUT OF THE WATER.
When patrons enter the facility, they will state their name and a contact number. The lifeguard working in the bath house will write it down in case contact tracing has to be done.
Spots 6 feet apart will be marked on the sidewalk for forming a line.
Once a patron leaves the facility, they will not be allowed back in during that time slot.
Deck chairs will not be available. Patrons will have to bring their own, if they choose. Spots will be marked on the deck to space everyone out at least 6 ft. This will also be where patrons should go if the pool has to be cleared for a rescue or during a break.
There will be increased signage stating the risks of covid-19 and how to prevent it.
If a staff person becomes ill, they must report it immediately to managers and recreation director.
Patrons shall not gather in the changing rooms.
The following amenities will be closed: baby pool, slides
This is due to the inability to keep them sanitized effectively. The baby pool is a fill and drain type of pool and it is difficult to keep between 2-4 ppm of chlorine throughout the day. The slide has touch points all the way up and all the way down. Plus, the slides were not inspected this year. Not running the slides eliminates two guard positions. Additionally, whoever is at the bottom catching is not able to socially distance and gets a face full of water and possibly spit on.
Diving board use will be limited.
There will be a limited number of 40 swimmers allowed for each session; first come, first served. We added an extra session to help spread out the crowds. If we find that restrictions are required, we reserve the right to adjust accordingly, which may include limiting patrons to County or School District residence.
Due to a very limited season and there being a limit of swimmers in each session, passes will not be sold. Daily admission will be per person and session and will be determined prior to opening for the season.
Monday-Friday
Lap Swim/Water Walking 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (12:00 PM-12:30 PM clean)
Limited swimming 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM (2:30 PM -3:00 PM clean)
Limited swimming 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (5:00 PM-5:30 PM clean)
Limited swimming 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (final cleaning after 7:30 PM)
Saturday & Sunday
Limited swimming 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (3:00 PM -3:30 PM clean)
Limited swimming 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM (final cleaning after 5:30 PM)
Masks must be worn by staff when they are in the bath house. Patrons shall wear a mask when social distancing cannot be accomplished.
Patrons shall not enter the facility if they have any of the covid-19 symptoms.
Nobody under the age of 12 will be admitted without an adult. Those who are considered “babysitters” must be at least 16 years old. Waivers may be required and will be determined prior to the opening date.
Lifeguards in the stand shall NEVER be responsible for policing social distancing and other covid-19 rules.
There will be no concessions or drinking fountain. Water bottles with a closable lid will be allowed. No glass water bottles will be allowed.
There will be no private parties.
There shall be no goggle sharing.
There will be no group swimming lessons. Private lessons will be allowed if guards provide a plan to managers about how they will follow covid-19 guidelines.
Patrons will be removed if they are found spitting water or are found in violation of any pool guidelines, including but not limited to the updated guidelines for the 2020 season.
If we are notified that a staff person or patron has tested positive for covid-19, we reserve the right to close for no less than three days.
These rules, regulations and hours of operation may be modified at any time.
