Rules
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Feature Rules ]
Park capacity is 2100 people. If this number is reached then admission is done on a "1 out/1 in" basis until we are under capacity. There are no exceptions for pass holders or handstamps.
Swim Suit
Anyone planning on entering the water must wear a proper swim suit. No blue jeans, no cutoff shorts, etc. No exceptions. For men they must have on bathing suit shorts. For women they must wear a one-piece suit or a two-piece (top & bottom).
Age Restrictions
Youth passes and daily admissions will be sold to all ages, based
on their height at the time of purchase. Children age 2 and under will enter free when accompanied by
a paying adult or pass holder. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied
by a responsible person age 16 or over.
Discounted rates
Persons living in Bulloch County will receive a discounted rate for admission. This discount will also be offered to all military personnel
and persons 55 years old or over living in or out of the county.
Personal Care Attendants
Persons serving as a personal care attendant for a person with a disability
should not be charged for admission, nor should they be counted as part
of the allowance for guests granted to any qualifying resident user.
Suspension of Operation
In the event short term, severe weather is experienced, i.e. thunder is
heard, or; lightning is sighted or detected by mechanical means, all pools
and pool decks will be cleared immediately. Pools and decks will remain
clear until at least 20 minutes after the last evidence of severe weather,
(auditory, visual, or mechanical) is experienced. The pool complex will
also be closed and cleared anytime sufficient rainfall is occurring to
obscure the bottom of a pool resulting in an unsafe swimming environment,
and will remain closed until such time as visual acuity for the bottom
of the pool reaches a safe level.
Rain Checks
Rain checks will be issued only if the pools are cleared and closed for one consecutive hour prior to 4:00pm. Rain checks are valid through the remainder of the current waterpark season, and only for the class of admission for which they were issued.
Outside Food
During swimming lessons and public swimming time, no food may be brought
inside the pool fence. Patrons who desire to bring their own food, must
consume such food outside the pool fence. Those wishing to consume food
in this fashion will have their hands stamped, and will be allowed to re-enter
without paying any additional fee. Private rental groups, scheduled outside
of regular operating hours, will be allowed to bring in their own food,
but will be restricted to consuming in the concession deck area.
Consumption
Only clear liquid in clear containers (i.e.,bottled water) will be allowed on the pool
decks. All other food and drink must be purchased from the concession stand
and consumed in the area of the concession deck or restroom deck level.
For a concessions stand menu and price list, please click here.
~topSwim suits – Proper swimsuit attire must be worn. (no cut-offs, shorts, leotards, jeans, warm-up suits, etc.) Appropriate body coverage must be maintained at all times (no thong suits).
No tobacco products, (smoking or chewing) will be allowed inside the pool enclosure. Those wishing to use tobacco products will have their hand stamped and must then pass outside the pool gates before engaging in their use in disignated areas outside the fence enclosure that surrounds Splash in the Boro.
Any person suspected of being under the influence of a controlled substance will not be allowed entry to the facility, or, if inside the facility, they will be asked to leave.
Running, rough play, roughhousing, and obscene gestures and language are not allowed. Determination of these acts are occurring is left solely to the discretion of the pool staff.
Designated park staff will determine if a swimmer with a contagious condition or open wound will be allowed admission into any of the swimming areas.
Splash in the Boro and the Parks and Recreation Department are not responsible for lost or stolen articles.
Deck furniture may not be placed in any pool or bench entry, and must remain in a position so as to allow free access to pools at all times. Deck furniture may not be moved onto grassy areas.
Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied at all times by a responsible person age 16 or older.
A ratio of 1 swimming adult to every 6 children must be met for all groups with children of ages 2-4. For groups with children ages 5-10 the ratio must be one swimming adult for every 8 children.
Chewing gum will not be allowed inside the pool fence at any time.
Hanging on lane ropes will not be permitted.
Only radios utilizing head phones will be allowed.
No watertoys will be allowed at any time in the pools. Flotation devices must be Coast Guard approved and labeled as such.
Swim diapers will be required of all infants and toddlers swimming in the facility. Positively no disposable diapers of any kind will be allowed.
Park capacity is 2100 people. If this number is reached then admission is done on a "1 out/1 in" basis until we are under capacity. There are no exceptions for pass holders or handstamps.
Pool management reserves the right to modify rules or create new rules as situations dictate. Failure to follow directions from pool staff will result in removal from the facility.
~topMat Racer Slide
Entry Stations:
1. Maximum operational load: 1 person each lane, 300lbs.
2. Children under 42 inches tall are not permitted on this ride.
3. A proper riding mat is required to ride this ride.
4. Eyeglasses must be securely affixed to riders with head straps.
5. Swim wear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets, or metal ornamentation are not permitted.
6. Only one rider to enter each lane of the flume at a time. Single riders only!
7. Never form chains.
8. Slide must be ridden with a proper mat, head first with a firm grip on both mat handles at all times.
9. Riders must wait for the attendants start signal before starting the ride.
10. Keep arms and hands inside the flumes at all times.
11. Do not run, dive, stand, kneel, rotate or stop in the slide.
12. At the end of the slide, obey all instructions by shutdown lane and exit quickly by walking to the end of your lane. Do not cross lanes on exiting. Be cautious as surface is very slippery.
Shutdown Lane:
1. Do not block the end of the slide.
2. Leave the shutdown lane quickly and orderly.
3. No swimming or flotation devices allowed in the shutdown lane.
Diving and Diving Board Rules
Only one person allowed on the board at a time. Persons in line must wait until the previous diver has safely reached the pool ladder before climbing the diving board ladder. Divers should exit the diving well at the nearest ladder.
Safe diving must be practiced. No running, cartwheels or handstands on the board. Inward dives and multiple bounces are also prohibited. Divers must dive straight out from the board.
Qualifications – Divers must complete the deep water test before being allowed to use the diving boards. No assistance from anyone in the water will be permitted.
Slide Rules
All guests will be measured before using slides. Slide riders must be at least 48” tall as mandated by the slide manufacturer.
Only one person at a time will be allowed to use the slide. The lifeguard will signal when the next rider may begin sliding.
Sliders must go down the slide on back in a feet-first position.
Goggles, fins, watches, zippers, buckles, life jackets or flotation devices may not be worn while using the slide. Non-swimmers are not permitted.
Lazy River Rules
No climbing or sitting on the wall in the lazy river. No jumping into lazy river from side pool. Access to lazy river only by stairs, lift or transfer point.
No diving anywhere in the river.
Floaters must follow direction of current at all times.
Guests must use tubes supplied by aquatic center at all times. No standing on tubes. No noodles or other floatation devices will be permitted.
No standing or walking on lazy river walls.
Family Pool Rules
No deck furniture may be brought into the beach area of the pool.
No one 48” or taller may go down the slides. This would include parents or siblings attempting to slide with a youngster. It is recommended that all sliders slide on their backs.
The family play pool is designed for families with young children under the age of 5. Users of this area must use caution at all times while engaging in activities.
Lap Swimming
During all public swimming sessions, at least two lap lanes will remain open at all times. If only two lap lanes are available, they will be restricted to ages 17 and older.
When more lap swimmers are swimming than there are lap lanes, circle swimming will be required, and one lane will be designed as “fast” lane.
Flow-rider Operating Policy and Procedures
Hours of operation:
Monday-Friday 10 am-5:50 pm (11 am- 5pm for stand up)
Saturday 10 am- 7:50 pm (11 am- 5pm for stand up)
Sunday
12 pm- 5:50 pm (1 pm- 5 pm for stand up)
*Please be aware that the flowrider will close 10 minutes before park closes. The line may be cut off as needed
All riders must be at least 42" tall. Stand up (flowboard riders) must be 52" tall
The fee for bod boarding will be included in the regular park admission price for riders 42" and above.
Stand up riding wll be allowed for riders 52" and above for an additional fee. Riders who want to stand up will have to sign a waiver, watch a safety video, and pay an additional $5 fee for a 1 hour time frame. This will be done at the Locker rental window near the main entrance to the park. Riders under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver. Waiver only has to be signed and video only has to be watched once per season. Stand up riding will begin one hour after park opens (11 am on Monday-Saturday and 1pm on Sunday) and end one hour before the park closes (5pm on Sunday-Friday and 7pm on Saturday). Flowboard riders will receieve a wrist band to show they have met the requirements to stand up. The wrist band will have the time limit written on it. At the end of the one hour session, the ride operators will keep the wrist band.
Stand up riders will rotate in with body boarders as follows.
If there's only one flowboarder, they'll rotate in every 10 minutrs (approx. 4 to 6 rides)
If there's only two flowboarders, they'll rotate in every 7 minutes (approx. 4 to 6 rides)
If there's only three flowboarders, they'll rotate in every 5 minutes (approx. 4 to 6 rides)
If there's only four flowboarders, they'll rotate in every 3 minutes (approx. 4 to 6 rides)
If there's only five flowboarders, they'll rotate in every 3 minutes (approx. 4 t 6 rides)
There is a 10 flowboarder (five per side) maximum per one hour session during operating hours. Hour sessions will be held every hour from one hour after the park opens to one hour before the park closes. Approximate time allowed for each ride will be 30 seconds depending on length of the line.
Entering the Flowrider
To improve efficiency, to reduce risk of injury, and to reduce wear and tear on the flowrider, riders will only be allowed to enter the ride from the front or side during park hourss. Riders entering from the side will be asked to enter from a kneeling position. It will not be allowed to drop in from the top or jumping in from the side during park hours.
Flowrider refund policy
There will be NO refunds for the flowboard fee. If a guest paid the flowboard fee and was unable to participate due to weather or ride failure, staff will issue a raincheck. Any other circumstances will be determined based on management approval.