Pool Rules and Guidelines

For the enjoyment and safety of everyone, Strawberry Recreation District expects all participants to treat the people and facilities connected to SRD with respect and abide by all rules and direction from the SRD staff. Strawberry Recreation District reserves the right to refuse service/passes to anyone for failure to abide by these standards. Privileges/Membership may be revoked at any time by authorized personnel.

SRD Patron Code of Conduct Policy
2025 Pool Pass Membership Agreement
Pool Members FAQ
Aquatics Guest Waiver
Aquatics Facility Rules & Guidelines

General Pool Rules & Guidelines

Facility & Reservation Use

  • Arrive only at your scheduled reservation time—early entry into the pool is not guaranteed
  • Showers are for rinsing only (limit 2 minutes, no soap or shampoo).
  • Reservations required from the time the facility opens until 2pm, everyday.
  • Changing on the pool deck is not allowed. Changing stalls are provided.
  • SRD pool closes at 6:00pm M-F and at 5:00pm Sat/Sun. We ask all swimmers to exit the water at 5:55pm/4:55pm to ensure members are able to exit the facility in a timely manner.
    • Please consider that SRD staff has to remain in the facility until you exit. 
  • SRD program partners rent our facility after SRD closes – SRD pool members must exit the pool by 6:05pm Mon-Fri and 5:05pm Sat/Sun.
  • Pool reservations are 55 minutes long, starting on the hour and ending at :55. Please be mindful of your time and courteous to the current and/or next swimmer.
  • The 5 minutes between :55 and the next hour are a transition period. Swimmers should exit the pool at this time. Please work together respectfully to avoid overlap.
  • If the next reservation holder does not arrive immediately, you may continue swimming. However, please exit promptly if another member arrives — they have priority.
  • When entering a shared lane, always communicate with your lane partner(s), first. This helps keep everyone safe and prevents collisions. 
  • During reservation-only times, you must have a reservation to swim. If you arrive without one, even if lanes appear open, you may not be able to swim. In this case, you must check with the lifeguard and receive clearance before entering the pool
  • Missed reservations or cancellations made less than one hour before your swim will result in a $5 charge. If you cannot attend, please contact the office in advance so we can release the spot to another member.
  • Guests are permitted to swim with a member in lane 1 or 5 only under a reservation. Guest may lap swim with a member 2pm-5pm everyday.

Prohibited Items & Behaviors

  • No alcohol or glass containers.
  • No running on the pool deck.
  • No water guns, inflatable floaties, inner tubes, or arm floaties.
  • Coast Guard–approved lifejackets only.
  • No hard balls or throwing equipment.
  • No standing or sitting on shoulders.
  • No kick boards in the family rec area

Guest Policy

  • Members are allowed to bring up to 4 guests per visit.
    • 1 guest $10
    • 2 guests $20
    • 3 guests $25
    • 4 guests $30
  • Guest fee’s can be collected at the pool or in the main office. SRD can accept exact cash, credit/debit card or check made out to “SRD”
  • All guests must be signed in and paid for prior to entering the pool.
  • Guests must be accompanied by the sponsoring member at all times. Once the member leaves the facility, their guests must also leave.
  • Guests are required to follow all pool rules.
  • Guests 18 years and older must sign the guest waiver themselves.
  • Members are responsible for signing the waiver and assuming responsibility for guests under the age of 18.

Children & Supervision

  • Children under 7 or not water-safe must have a parent in the water within arm’s reach.
  • Children wearing lifejackets must have a parent in the water within arm’s reach in the main pool.
  • Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult inside the aquatic facility.
  • Ages 12–15 may lap swim only with aquatic supervisor approval and must:
    • Share lanes respectfully.
    • Avoid playing in lap lanes.
  • Ages 16+ may lap swim independently and use the spa.

Diving Board & Spa Rules

  • Diving board: one person at a time and no running.
  • Must jump forward – not to the side
  • Children in lifejackets are not allowed to jump off the diving board
  • No jumping off backwards
  • Spa: ages 16+ only.

Health & Safety

  • Do not enter the pool if you are sick (fever, cough, shortness of breath, etc.).
  • No swimming if you have had diarrhea within the past 14 days.
  • Children age 3 and under must wear a swim diaper at all times in the pool.
  • A $250 fecal incident fee will be charged for pool closures caused by disregard of these rules.
  • No intentional splashing, spitting, or prolonged breath-holding games.