Regular Operating Hours:
Noon - 8:00pm daily

Pool Rules & Policies ~

Merriam Aquiatic Center policies and rules are designed to promote a safe, healthy, family-oriented atmosphere for your recreational pleasure. Please do your part by obeying the rules and keeping our facility clean!

GENERAL RULES:
The City of Merriam reserves the right to revoke any persons’ or household’s membership that have falsified information regarding residency of Merriam, and that all persons listed on the household membership live in the immediate household. Memberships may also
be revoked for not abiding with the pool rules and regulations or attempting to transfer membership cards.

Inclement Weather Policy: The manager or his/her designee shall have the authority to delay the opening of the facility or close early due to inclement weather. If inclement weather delays the normal opening time, an attempt will be made to open at 3:00 PM for the remainder of the day.

1. Safety checks will occur on the hour for a period of ten minutes in the 50-meter pool. All persons under the age of 18 are required to leave the water.
2. To enter the Aquatic Center complex, children under age 10 must be accompanied by someone fourteen (14) years of age or older.
3. Swimming suits must be worn by all patrons while in the water. Non-swimming patrons will be permitted to wear street clothes on deck. Shorts and cut-off Jean shorts are not permitted
   in the water. White, solid colored T-shirts may be worn in the water for health reasons.
4. Infants and toddlers who are not toilet trained are required to wear swim diaper products such as “Little Swimmers” underneath swimsuits. Children wearing non-swim diapers are not permitted in the water.
5. Boisterousness, loitering, profanity, and roughhousing are not permitted within Aquatic Center complex or parking lot.
6. Food and drinks will be allowed only in the concession area. Glass bottles or containers are not permitted within the Aquatic Center. Smoking is not permitted.
7. The placement of deck furniture on the pyramid is not permitted.
8. Unnecessary conversation with lifeguards or attendants on duty is not permitted.
9. A basket checkroom is provided as a service to Aquatic Center patrons. However, the city will not be responsible for loss or theft of personal items left on city property.
10. Patrons who wish to host group activities (such as birthday parties) must provide 1 adult chaperone for every 8 children. Group activities must be arranged through the manager.
11. The Aquatic Center manager or his/her designee shall have the authority to close the Aquatic Center during inclement weather, as a result of health concerns, or deny access to the facility
    whenever manager determines that crowd level has reached physical or staff ratio capacity.
12. The manager or his/her designee is authorized, directed, and empowered to refuse admission to any person who is intoxicated or under the influence of drugs or opiates, or any
    person having infectious or contagious disease, open sores, or cuts.
13. The Aquatic Center manager or authorized personnel shall enforce all rules, settle disputes, and if necessary, shall have authority to expel violators.
14. Continual violation of rules or any form of vandalism will be cause for permanent ejection from the Merriam Aquatic Center. No refunds will be issued.
15. Aquatic Center safety rules will apply to all special event or rental group activities
16. Persons wishing to take photographs inside the pool facility must obtain permission from the manager. The use of cell phone cameras or any other type of camera is not permitted in the locker rooms.

50 Meter Pool:

1. Children age 6 and under must be accompanied by and be within arms length of a person age 14 or older.
2. Lifeguards and management shall have the authority to restrict the use of the diving area during crowded conditions.
   
3. The following toys, swim aids, and flotation devices will be permitted in the main pool: Coast guard approved life vests (child wearing life vest must be accompanied by person age 14 or older) “noodles,” masks, fins, snorkels, and round foam “Nerf” balls (balls must be 4” or smaller.) Management shall have the authority to restrict usage of permitted toys, aids, and
   flotation devices during crowded conditions.
4. Lifeguards and managers shall have the authority to request proof of swimming proficiency for patrons who wish to swim in deep water or use diving boards.
5. The diving board fulcrum must remain in the forward (least bouncy) position during normal operating hours.
   

Zero depth pool:

1. Zero depth pool amenities are designed for children age 8 and under.
2. Children age 8 and under entering the zero depth pool must be accompanied by a person age 14 or older.
   
3. Use of the following toys, flotation devices and swim aids is permitted in the zero depth pool: Swim rings, arm floats, inflatable toys, small plastic toys. The manager or his/her designee shall have the authority to restrict the use of permissible toys during crowded conditions.
   
4. Rules for small water slides will be posted at zero depth pool. Slide manufacturer recommendation for all safety rules will be enforced. A maximum height requirement of 41” will be enforced on the themed slide.
   

Water Slides:

1. Slide manufacturer recommendation for all safety rules will be enforced. Slide attendants will not be responsible for personal property. Failure to follow rules can result in serious injury.
   
2. All riders must be at least 42" in order to ride the waterslide.
   
3. No combs or foreign objects are allowed in pockets and no jewelry can be worn while riding the slide. Riders must enter the slide in a sitting position and wait for instructions from the
   attendant stationed at the slide starter tub.
4. All riders must ride feet first while lying on their back with arms crossed across their chest or hands clasped behind their head and legs crossed at the ankles.
5. Only one rider at a time. Absolutely no trains or chains of riders are permitted. Lifeguards will not catch riders as they exit the slides.
6. No tubes, mats, or life jackets are permitted on the waterslide.
   
7. The waiting line will form on the deck with one rider on each landing and one rider in the starter tub. Riders must follow the instructions of the slide attendant.
8. Riders must be in good health. Pregnant women or individuals with heart or back conditions should not use this ride.
   
9. No running, standing, kneeling, rotating, tumbling or stopping in the flume. Arms and hands must remain inside the flume.
   
10. No diving from the slides.
    
11. Leave the plunge pool promptly after entering.

For questions regarding admission fees or policies, call the Merriam Parks & Recreation Department at (913) 322-5550.