Recreation supervisor stresses proper swimwear, safety rules for open swims

Josh Oakes, a recreation supervisor in charge of the aquatics program, told listeners in a brief announcement to bring proper swimwear and to follow pool rules during open-swim sessions.

Oakes said parents should put infants or toddlers who are not toilet trained in swim diapers and that inflatables, water wings and toys are not allowed during open swims. "If you have little swimmers that need to be in a diaper, make sure that they have a swim diaper," he said. "During our open swims or our rec swims, we don't allow any kind of inflatable, or water wings or anything like that, any kind of toys."

He added that patrons may bring swim goggles and U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jackets. "A lot of fun things to participate on. And if you are gonna bring a life jacket, make sure that it's U.S. Coast Guard approved. You can bring a life jacket. You can bring swim swim goggles, to any of our open swims," Oakes said.

Oakes said the facility posts its pool rules both on its website and at the pool entrance and inside guard offices. "We have all of our pool rules listed on our website," he said. "We also have them at the entrance of the facility and inside our guard offices too. Our staff here are trained to be able to help you with our pool rules. So if you have any questions, definitely reach out to them."

The announcement was informational rather than a discussion of policy changes or new regulations; it reiterates existing operational rules for open-swim sessions and directs patrons to on-site staff and posted materials for further details.