Before you leave the house, be sure you’ve got the right swim wear and your family is prepared with the correct requirements for pool entry. For your convenience, swim diapers ($2.00) and plastic pants ($3.00) are available for purchase.

Check out what to wear (and what not to wear!).

• All pool rules apply. Additional rules may apply at individual aquatic facilities

• All applicable federal, state, and local regulations and ordinances apply to usage of this facility or facilities
• All patrons entering the facility must pay admission
• Proper swim attire is required for anyone entering the pool
• A t-shirt may be worn over a swim suit
• Only patrons with pool passes may leave and re-enter the facility without paying again, if capacity allows
• Parents and/or guardians are responsible for their children in the facility at all times
• Children 6 and younger must always be accompanied by a paying adult (18 years or older) in a swimsuit and within arm’s reach; one paying adult per three children is required
• Children 7 to 10 years old must always be accompanied by a paying adult (18 years or older) in a swimsuit; one paying adult per 10 children is required
• Group ratios: children 7 to 10 years old have a maximum ratio of 10 children to one adult, 6 and younger have a maximum ratio of 3 children to one adult
• Anyone using a diaper (including infants and toddlers not potty trained) must wear a swim diaper and a plastic/vinyl cover with elastic legs and waist, worn over the swim diaper, plus a swimsuit over those two items. A swim diaper and plastic/vinyl cover are available for purchase
• Non-swimmers and life vest swimmers must always be accompanied
• Only foam noodles and Coast Guard-approved life vests are allowed
• Lifejackets are available for use
• Swimmers with non-inflatable personal flotation devices such as lifejackets, step in suits with foam inserts, or other pre-approved step in suits must remain in the shallow end at all times
• Foam noodles are allowed in all leisure play pools and lap pools if space permit. Connected pool noodles are considered floats and are not allowed
• Anyone with open cuts, wounds, blisters, or illness should not use the pool due to risk of infection
• Lap lanes are provided for lap swimming patrons only
• Only forward jumping from the side is permitted
• Diving blocks are not for public use
• Food and drinks are only allowed in designated areas
• Soft splash balls may be used in the pool. If the staff determines at any time to restrict their use, patrons must comply for the safety and convenience of all patrons
• Medical or SCUBA equipment, kick boards, and hand paddles are only allowed in lap lanes
• The pool capacity is limited and wait lines may form
• The pool may close for up to 24 hours in the case of contamination
• A 15-minute safety break will be called at the :45 of the hour and the pool will be closed but will remain open for lap swim only
• All outdoor pools will close for 30 minutes after a bolt of lightning or a clap of thunder. Outdoor pools may close in the case of heavy rain
• The facility may be closed, or its use limited at any time due to unforeseen circumstances
• Refunds will not be given for inclement weather or uncontrollable circumstances that require the facility to close
• Patrons must shower before entering the pool
• A first aid kit is available in the guardroom
• Report all accidents, incidents, rescues to facility staff
• The facility and Gwinnett County is not responsible personal property
• All rules and guidelines will be strictly enforced
• Failure to comply may result in ejection from the facility

PROHIBITED

• Athletic shorts, cut offs, denim shorts, sports bras
• Water wings, swimmies, floats, swim rings, and other inflatable devices
• Masks, fins, snorkels, kickboards, or balls
• Glass, gum, alcohol, tobacco products, and drugs
• Birthday cake, cupcakes, pizza, party decorations, and associated items outside of the designated area
• Blowing of the nose into the water, spitting, or spouting of water
• Hanging onto or sitting on lane lines or lifelines
• Disruptive behavior, including, but not limited to, rough play, running, pushing, shoving, abuse, or profane language, sitting on another swimmer’s shoulders, dunking another swimmer
• Diving, flips, cartwheels, or headfirst entries in areas marked less than 9 feet (only forward, feet-first jumping from side/edge of pool)
• Anyone without proper swim attire will not be allowed in areas used by swimmers

• In order to ride the slide you must be able to swim unassisted and be at least 48” tall, dependent on the slide and facility location
• Patrons must be able to swim unassisted in any way to use the slide
• Feet first sliding only. Riders must be on their backs or bottoms only
• Only one rider at a time, no trains while riding slides
• Hands must be kept inside the channel
• No stopping, standing, spinning around, or rolling onto one's stomach while on the slide
• No personal flotation devices, pool noodles, or lifejackets are allowed on the slide
• No masks, goggles, or water shoes allowed on slides
• Only swimsuits are approved on slides. No cut-offs
• Swimsuits with metal/plastic buckles/buttons that could damage the slide are not allowed
• Patrons wearing t-shirts, or swimsuits that may scrape or damage the slide will not be allowed to use the slide
• Exit splash pool immediately
• Failure to follow the slide rules can lead to serious injury and ejection from the facility

The Interactive Fountain is an unsupervised facility. Please play carefully and use at your own risk.

• Follow the “What to Wear” swimsuit guidelines
• Clothing such as cut-off shorts or other frayed materials that can damage fountain filtration systems are not allowed
• For health and sanitation requirements, anyone who is not fully toilet trained or incontinent must wear a swim diaper
• To maintain a family-friendly environment, thongs, string bikinis or see-through clothing are NOT allowed
• Daycares, camps, and other organized groups larger than 10 are required to make reservations for use of the fountain. A reservation is not for exclusive use, the fountain is open to other patrons at all times. Group reservations at E. E. Robinson Park should email EEFountain@GwinnettCounty.com; group reservations at Graves Park should email GravesFountain@GwinnettCounty.com 
• Children must be supervised by an accompanying adult; never leave children unattended
• An adult must accompany children when using the public bathrooms
• For children 10 and under, supervision of one adult for every ten children is required at all times
• Fountain will close for inclement weather, including heavy rain, thunder & lightning, & maintenance
• No pets
• No glass
• No rocks, small objects or other material that might create hazardous conditions or interfere with efficient operation of the interactive fountain permitted
• No skates, skateboards, scooters, or bicycles, tricycles, or other similar items permitted
• No running or rough-housing
• Use caution while playing, surfaces can become slick, please move about with care
• No jumping from walls
• Footwear is strongly recommended
• Persons with skin diseases or open sores are not allowed in the fountain
• No food, chewing gum, or beverages are allowed in the fountain area
• No littering, spitting, urinating, or defecation on the property
• No sidewalk chalk, water balloons, water guns, or other types of toys permitted in fountain area
• No grills, cooking equipment or open flames
• No decorations, banners, balloons, silly string, or other similar items
• No temporary booths, tents or canopies, displays, tables or chairs
• Sound amplification equipment or loud radios are not permitted
• Mistreatment or abuse of public property is not permitted
• All trash shall be disposed of in trash bins
• Alcohol and Tobacco are prohibited
• Call 911 for emergency help or to report illegal activities
• To report maintenance issues: E.E. Robinson Park, 678.277.0931 or Graves Park, 678.277.0870

• Patrons must be able to swim to the side of the pool unassisted in order to use the board
• Only patrons that can swim without assistance may use the diving boards. A swim test may be necessary
• Only one patron at a time on the boards. Only one bounce on the board
• Forward diving only. No backward or reverse dives allowed
• No hanging from the boards
• No personal flotation devices or goggles are allowed on the boards
• The diver must exit the area immediately after diving
• No swimming in the diving well while the boards are in use
• The fulcrum must remain in the forward position while the facility is open to the public

• For children 7 to 10 years old, groups and families must have at least one adult (18 years or older) in a swimsuit for every 10 children entering the facility:

1 to 10 children..............1 adult
11 to 20 children............2 adults
21 to 30 children............3 adults
31 to 40 children............4 adults
41 to 50 children............5 adults
51 to 60 children............6 adults

• For children 6 and younger families must have one adult (18 years or older) for every three children entering the facility. This adult must be in the water at arm's length at all times.
• Non-Gwinnett County Groups may only enter the facility after 4:00pm daily. (This includes all adults and children with the group. Policy in place since June 25, 2008.)
• Each adult is required to be with their children in the water during regular swim and on the deck during adult swim.
• Children are to be sent to the bathroom and to get concessions one at a time or an adult needs to accompany a group.
• Accidents need to be reported to a lifeguard or the manager immediately.
• Counselors and adults are to explain all pool rules to their children and make sure they are followed.

Additional rules apply. Please read posted signs or ask staff as necessary.