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Russ McEwen Family Aquatic Center
Entrance Fee |
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| Age 2 & Under | FREE | |
| Age 3 & Up | $5 | |
| Punch Pass | $50 |
- When is the Russ McEwen Aquatics Center open?
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The Aquatics Center is open seasonally every year from the Saturday following Memorial Day to the first Saturday of August. It’s open from 12pm-8pm Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1pm-8pm on Sundays. The Aquatics Center is closed for cleaning and private rentals on Mondays.
- How much does entry cost?
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Entry is $5 per person 3 years or older. Children ages 2 and under swim free but swim diapers are MANDATORY at all times.
- What children must be attended to?
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Children 11 and under must always be accompanied by a guardian. Ages 12 and up may be at the park on their own.
- Is there storage for my belongings?
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Lockers are available for day rental at $5, and $1 will be returned upon return of the locker key. There are no time limits on lockers.
- Do you provide towels?
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The Aquatics Center does not carry towels. Please bring your own.
- Do you have seating?
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Chairs are dotted around the pool at no cost. Pavilions are available for private rental at $25 per hour at a 2-hour minimum. To rent, a $25 deposit must be paid in person at the Big Spring Visitor Center, located at 113 E. 3rd Street.
- Can I get the center to myself?
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Private renting of the Aquatics Center is available at $200 per hour at a 2-hour minimum. To rent, a $200 cleaning deposit must be paid in person at the Big Spring Visitor Center, located at 113 E. 3rd Street.
- Are lifeguards reliable?
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Certified lifeguards are on duty at all times with a manager overseeing them. First aid is available at the front of the park. Please inform staff if you bleed into the pool.
- How tall do you have to be for the slides?
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The Aquatics Center has two slides. To ride the tube slide, riders must be 48’’ or taller. To ride the run-up slide, riders must be 52’’ or taller.
- You have tubes?
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Yes, flotation tubes are provided at the park in single and dual rider versions. Outside flotation devices are not permitted unless it is a life jacket or a tube for a small child.
- What’s served at the concession stand?
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The concession stand is stocked with nachos, hot dogs, soft pretzels, fountain drinks, chips, cookies, and candy.
- Can I bring my own food?
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People who rent pavilions are permitted to bring cake or cupcakes for parties. All other outside food or drink is prohibited.
Aquatic Center Rules
- Every person entering the Aquatic Center (whether swimming or not) must pay or present a valid punch pass.
- Permitted swimming items include: a. Wacky noodles; b. Water shoes; c. U.S. Coast Guard approved life vests only; and d. Goggles.
- Prohibited swimming items include: a. Swim fins, water wings or large floats (including those approved by the U.S. Coast Guard); b. Full face masks; c. Snorkels; and d. Denim or cut-off shorts.
- The following items are strictly prohibited inside the Aquatic Center: a. Weapons of any kind; b. Alcohol and illegal substances; c. Tobacco of any kind, electronic cigarettes, lighters, and matches; d. Glass or metal containers; e. Ice chests; and f. Pets of any kind. Exception: Official service animals are permitted. g. Outside food or drink. Exception: Guests who have reserved a pavilion for celebratory purposes are permitted to bring a cake or similar food item, plastic utensils, and plates for the occasion.
- The following activities are adverse to a safe and fun environment and shall not be permitted: a. Abusive or profane behavior or language; b. Running, fighting or rough play; c. Communication with Aquatic Center lifeguards, except to report an emergency; d. Loitering on Aquatic Center property, including the parking lot; and e. Leaning, sitting or playing on or near ropes and guard stands.
- Proper attire is required for entry into the Aquatic Center. The following are deemed inappropriate and are therefore, not permitted: a. G-string swimwear or clothing and other revealing swimwear; b. Clothing or articles that depict: 1. Profanity; 2. Pornography or pornographic images; 3. Graphic violence; 4. Support of drugs or drug use; 5. Gang symbols; or 6. Discrimination against any group. c. Tattoos that depict the following must be securely and completely covered at all times: 1. Profanity; 2. Pornography or pornographic images; 3. Graphic violence; 4. Support of drugs or drug use; 5. Gang symbols; or 6. Discrimination against any group.
- Children ages 3 and under must wear swim diapers at all times when in the water. 8. Children ages 11 and under must be accompanied by a person that is 16 years of age or older.
- Life guards and Aquatic Center staff may require any person to perform a swim test if, at their discretion, an unsupervised person is in the water and the person appears incapable of swimming and likely to endanger themselves or others.
- A parent or guardian must accompany any child under 5 years of age or under 48 inches tall at all times, whether in or out of the water.
- Guest must obey all rules and follow the directions of lifeguards and Aquatic Center staff.
- Aquatic Center staff and lifeguards may eject and/or deny future entrance to any person for violation of these rules or for any act or threatened act they deem hazardous to the health and safety of any person, potentially harmful to property or detrimental to good order.