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All patrons enter and use the facilities at their own risk. 

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• The Authority is not responsible for any valuables or personal property brought into the facilities.
• Coin-operated lockers are available at each pool.

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• For safety, all youth age 10 & under must be accompanied by a responsible adult (age 16 & over).
• Parents / Guardians are responsible for the safety and behavior of their children

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• The Park Forest Tot Pool is open to ages 5 and under (and only with direct parent/guardian supervision).
• The Spraygrounds are open to all ages during General Swim times (when activated).

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• Patrons age 6 and over must use their gender-appropriate changing room.
• The Family Changing Rooms may only be used with a parent/guardian present; adults may request access at the Entrance Counter.

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No running or horseplay.

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Glass containers, alcohol, tobacco products and chewing gum are prohibited.

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To protect the safety, security and privacy of patrons:
• Security cameras monitor and record the Entrance Counter and the outdoor pool areas at all times.
• The use or possession of a cellular telephone or any other photographic or recording device in the bathhouse is strictly prohibited.

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Patrons who disregard the conduct rules or public health policies may be suspended from using the pools by the Pool Manager, Aquatics Supervisor or the CRPR Director.

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Floating devices, pool toys and swim aides are permitted only with the authorization of the Pool Manager.

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Water Slide Requirements (Staff Monitors are provided at the slide entrances and exits.)
Park Forest Pool
- Run-Out Slide (Yellow): Patrons must be at least 42" tall
- Drop Slide (Red): Patrons must be at least 48" tall AND able to swim (the water depth is 12')
Welch Pool
- Both Slides: Patrons must be at least 48" tall (the water depth is 44"')

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Our Pools and Staff are ADA-Friendly.
• The Authority will make reasonable modifications to the Pool Rules and Regulations for any person with a qualified disability.
• Any person requesting modifications to these rules and regulations must identify the qualified individual with a disability to the Pool Manager on duty and request such modification upon entering the facility for each visit. Use of the ADA Pool Lift is available with assistance from the Pool Staff.
• Any floatation device authorized as a reasonable modification to these patrons must be a US Coast Guard Approved Personal Floatation Device.

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In the Interest of Public Health & Safety:
• All children age 3 and under AND any swimmer not toilet-trained must wear a Swim Diaper in the pools and sprayground.
• Appropriate swimwear is required; street clothing is prohibited.
• A cleansing shower is strongly recommended prior to swimming.
• Admission to the pool may be refused to any person having an open wound or any communicable disease.
• The pools and decks will be cleared for 30 minutes following the sound of thunder or sight of lightning.
• The facilities will follow the guidelines of the U.S. Center for Disease Control with regard to fecal incidents, which may require clearing or closing the pool for disinfection.
• For all Main Pool closings lasting longer than 30 minutes, daily admission patrons are entitled to next-visit discount coupons.