Policies & Rules by Facility

  1. Guests using the pool must be 8 years old and able to swim one width of the pool using an over arm crawl stroke Or 8 years old and 48″ tall. Guests who do not meet requirements must be accompanied by another guest age 15 or older who is within arm’s reach providing touch supervision while in the pool. Supervision is one adult to every three children.
  2. Youth under the age of 15 must have a wristband on or be accompanied by another guest age 15 or over. Bracelets will be issues to all swimmers over the age of 8. Children age 7 and under who can pass a swim test will be issued a bracelet.
  3. Children under the age of 3 and guests requiring diapers must use approved waterproof swim diapers. Children’s swim diapers are available for purchase.
  4. All guests must shower with warm water and soap before entering the pools (DEC regulation 18 AAC 30.456).
  5. Proper swimsuits are required for those entering the pool, spa, or sauna. No street worn clothing or excessively revealing clothing such as French-cut, thong style or other revealing swim wear will be allowed.
  6. Water wings and inflatables are not allowed. Only U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets are allowed under direct adult supervision.
  7. No persons may urinate, spit, blow their nose or deposit any foreign matter in the pools, spa, sauna, or on the deck.
  8. No street shoes are allowed on the pool deck or in the locker rooms: Gym shoes are allowed in the workout area only.
  9. Guests with infectious diseases are not permitted to use the pool and sauna area.
  10. No food, gum, or drinks may be brought onto the pool deck or into locker room areas. Water is allowed.
  11. No glass containers of any kind are allowed in the pool facility.
  12. No running in the pool facility.
  13. No pets, smoking, or alcohol permitted in the facility. Properly identified service animals are allowed.
  14. Guests suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be admitted to the pool area.
  15. Abusive language and profanity are not permitted.
  16. The City and Borough of Juneau reserves the right to restrict the use of its facilities and premises to persons who exhibit inappropriate, abusive, and/or unsafe behavior.
  17. The City and Borough of Juneau and its employees are not responsible for lost or damaged items. Patrons are strongly encourage to lock up their belongings!
  18. Aquatic Facilities may be closed without prior notice at the discretion of the Aquatics manager.
  19. No diving in water less than 7 feet in depth. Feet first, forward entries only from side. No flips or twists.
  20. Universal gym equipment users must be at least 14 years old or under adult supervision and dressed appropriately. Patrons may not use equipment when wet.
  21. Swimming allowed only when lifeguard is on duty.
  22. Only facility guards are permitted on lifeguard stands.
  23. Swinging on railings is not permitted.
  24. All kick-boards, pull-buoys, and hand paddles are permitted for use with lap swimming only.
  25. Guests may use personal masks, fins, snorkels, and eye goggles. Scuba tank use allowed only by certified divers during rentals.
  26. Conduct that may endanger the safety or comfort of other guests is not permitted.
  27. Sitting on shoulders, excessive throwing of patrons, and horseplay are not allowed.
  28. Use of personal equipment not allowed unless approved by pool management.
  29. No skateboards, roller blades, scooters, and/or bicycles permitted inside the facility.
  1. Guests must be able to pass a 15 yard swim test to be allowed in the lap pool area.
  2. When circle swimming during laps, swimmers must swim counter clockwise.
  3. No hanging on lane lines or life lines.
  4. Lap Lanes must be shared. Private use of a lane is permitted only when the lane has been reserved.
  5. Diving blocks may only be used under instructional supervision.
  6. Three lanes will be roped off during open swim times for use of recreational swimming.
  1. Guests may not wear goggles or flotation devices while on the diving boards.
  2. Each diver must wait until the proceeding diver has surfaced and cleared the diving area before leaving the pool deck.
  3. Only one person allowed on diving board at a time.
  4. One bounce only on diving boards per use.
  5. No diving in water less than 7 feet in depth. Feet first, forward entries only from side.
  6. No diving or jumping off side of the diving board, users must go straight off the end of the board.
  7. Dive well must remain clear when boards are open; parents may not catch children coming off the diving board.
  8. No swimming in diving area when boards are in use.
  9. Swimming through lap lanes from diving area is prohibited.
  10. Running is not permitted on diving boards.
  1. No running in water below knee depth.
  2. Climbing on divider walls is prohibited.
  3. No diving.
  4. The orange slide in the recreation pool at DPAC has a weight limit of no more than 100 pounds. Children must go down feet first.
  5. Kickboards are intended for use during Lap swims only and may not be used by unsupervised children.
  1. Users must be at least 16 years of age to use the sauna.
  2. Exercising in the sauna is prohibited.
  3. Users must shower after using the sauna, before entering the pool.
  4. No foreign objects or fluids are to be put on the heating elements.
  5. Nothing may be hung on the rail around the heating elements.
  6. Daily use not to exceed 30 minutes. Limit visit time to 5 -10 minutes per session.
  7. Anyone taking medication should consult their physician prior to using the sauna.
  1. Users must be at least 16 years of age to use the Hot Tub.
  2. It is advised that users limit their time in the Hot Tub to 15 minutes per session with at least a 10-minute break between sessions.
  1. Riders must be over 48″ tall or have passed a swim test to ride the red and yellow slides.
  2. Riders may not enter the slides before being given permission from the slide attendant.
  3. No swimming in catch area when the flume (red) or drop (yellow) slide is open. Adults may wait for children 7 and under on the stairs or at the wall dividing the catch pool and current channel.
  4. No metal on slides. To include but not limited to, exposed zippers, buckles, rivets or metal ornamentation.
  5. Do not run, dive, stand, kneel, rotate or stop on the slide.
  6. Persons over 300 lbs. may not use the slides.
  7. Slide must be ridden feet first, lying on back, ankles crossed with arms folded across chest.
  8. Only one rider on the slide at a time. No groups or chains.
  9. Eyeglasses must be securely affixed to rider or not worn.
  10. At the end of slide riders must obey all directions given by slide attendant and exit the catch pool immediately.
  11. For safety reasons, riders who are pregnant, have back trouble or heart conditions should not ride the slides.
  12. Riders may not wear goggles or flotation devices when riding the slides.

Swim Session types & Amenities by Facility

During all public swim sessions the sauna and hot tub are open and fitness equipment is available in the bleacher area/Fitness Deck.

Open Swims – aka ALL Play & Spray Features On! 

  • Recreational swimming for all ages in both pools!
  • All play & spray features are turned on!
  • One or both big water slides will be on!
  • Low dive and/or High Dive will be open!

Big water slides and boards may be open on a rotation throughout swims.

Open/Lap Swims – Combination of Recreation and Lap Swim

  • Recreational swimming for all ages in both pools!
  • All play & spray features are turned on!
  • 2-4 Lap lanes available for Lap Swimming in Lap Pool
  • On a rotational basis allowing 2-4 lanes for laps:
    • One or both big water slides will be on!
    • Low dive and/or High Dive will be open!

Lap Swim: Circle swimming in the lap lanes of the large pool.

Channel Walking: During these times, the current channel is designated for fitness.  Spray features will be off and splashing is typically kept to a minimum.

Swim Lessons: The Recreational Pool is closed to public.

Open Swim: Recreational swimming for all ages in both pools. Both the low and high diving boards are open and rotated with the AquaClimb Climbing Wall! The sauna is open and the exercise equipment is available.

Open/Lap Swim: 2-4 lanes open for lap swimming in the large pool. Low diving board or climbing wall is open. The small pool is open for recreational swimming. The sauna is open and the exercise equipment is available.

Lap Swim: Lap swimming in the large pool. The small pool is open for recreational swimming unless otherwise designated. The diving boards are closed. The sauna is open and the exercise equipment is available.

Infant: A child under the age of 2.
Child: Age 2 to 7.
Youth: Age 8 to 17.
Adult: Age 18 to 64.
Senior: Age 65 and up.

10 Visit Pass: Buy 9, get one free. Expires once all 10 visits have been used. Pass is renewable. Swimmer must present card at the time of visit.

Monthly Pass: Allows for unlimited admission to all public swims for 30 days from the date of purchase. Non transferable, renewable. Swimmer must present card at time of visit.

Annual Pass: Allows for unlimited admission to all public swims for one calendar year from the date of purchase. Non transferable, renewable. Swimmer must present card at time of visit.

Access Pass: Allows for unlimited admission to all public swims for one calendar year from date of purchase. Non transferable. The access pass can be purchased by patrons with physical or mental handicaps and by those recovering from injury or surgery (doctors note required for purchase).

Deck: Concrete walkway surrounding the pools.

Showers: The Showers are included with entry to the pool and may be used at any time the facility is open to the public.

Lost and Found: The pool is not responsible for lost or stolen items. If you have lost an item, please check at the front counter. Coin operated lockers are provided at Augustus Brown Pool for your benefit.  Dimond Park Aquatic Center has lockers which are padlock compatible.  Guests are encouraged to bring their own lock or purchase one at the front counter.