Paris Aquatic Center Rules

• Anyone entering the pool area must pay an admission fee or have a season I.D. 
• A Parent or a responsible adult is responsible for their children. 
  • Children under 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult. The adult must be at least 18 years old and can only be responsible for three (3) children. Where the child goes, so must the adult. 
• Children ages 12 or younger must pass a deep-water swim and be accompanied by an adult.
• No one over the age of 6 may play or swim in the baby pool. 
• All children not potty trained, must wear close-fitting plastic pants that cover the diaper or wear a tight swim diaper.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult in the baby pool area. Parents must stay with the child at all times. Where the parent goes, so must the child. 
• Lap lane use is for ages 16 and up and must be used for lap swimming or water walking.
• Keep off the lane ropes.
• Swim suits only! No shorts, long pants, or sports bras. Girls may wear shorts that are lined like men’s swim trunks. Ask the pool attendant to show you an example. Appropriate-sized T-shirts are allowed for sun protection.
• No underwater swimming for distance or prolonged breath holding to increase time. 
• Do not swim if you are ill or have an open wound. 
• Running, dunking, horse-playing, pushing, profanity, or lewd behavior is prohibited. 
• Tobacco use, glass containers, or gum chewing is not allowed in the pool area. 
• No inflatable devices, masks or fins are allowed. Only U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets are allowed. 
• Diving is permitted in the diving well only. 
• Take one bounce on the diving board and dive or jump straight off the board. 
• Food and / or drink are restricted to the deck area. 
• Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the Aquatic Center property. 
• The City of Paris is not responsible for lost or stolen articles