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Announcements
Starting Monday, July 13 masks will be required for all persons ages 5+. At the Aquatic Center, patrons must where a mask when entering the main building, waiting in line, and entering/using the bathhouse. Masks are not required when patrons are on the green space or while in the water. Thank you for your cooperation and compliance.
Updated July 9, 2020
Please click the image below for the complete Reopening and Safety Guide for the Walter R. Bauman Aquatic Center. This document contains information on how the pool will be operating during this time.
Click on our Youtube logo below to gain immediate access to our Youtube channel! On there you can find our Aquatic Center Playlist. We recommend that you watch our walk through video named " Welcome to the Aquatic Center" before you arrive at the pool this summer. If you are interested in how the pool will be staying safe as well as what will be open, then watch our "Exclusive Interview with Rebecca Price"!
Learn how to register for Open Swim online and offline by clicking the image below!
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About the Aquatic Center
The Walter R. Bauman Aquatic Center is an outdoor facility, featuring the latest in aquatic amenities. The facility includes zero-depth pool entrance, an eight lane competition pool, as well as a diving well. Other attractions at the center include two 134-foot run waterslides, interactive water play equipment, sand playground, and a concession area. The center has 11,510 square feet of water surface, holds 345,580 gallons of water, and has a patron capacity of 724 people.
Open Swim Hours
Beginning June 8, 2020: There will be two sessions available during open swim hours Sunday through Saturday. Registration opens each Thursday for the following Monday through Sunday. Registration will close 30 minutes prior to the session start time. No walk ins allowed // Social distancing of 6 feet apart is expected.
Session #1 - 1-3pm
Session #2 - 4-6pm
We have limited capacity available so it is important that you sign up in advance to come to the pool.
If you have a nanny or other caregiver who is coming to the pool, please add that nanny/caregiver to your household in rec desk OR have the nanny/caregiver create their own individual account and then simultaneously register everyone who will attend at the same time. We would prefer you NOT make a new household with the nanny and the children, as this will cause confusion in future program registrations.
We must clear the pool of all swimmers in the case of lightning and/or thunder. We will reopen if possible. NO refunds will be given for unforeseen closures including weather or contamination.
2020 Daily Admission Fees
| Patron | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2 & under | $4.00 |
| Youth (3-17) | $4.00 |
| Adults | $4.00 |
| Senior Citizen (55+); Military with ID | $4.00 |
General Information
- Masks are recommended to be worn by all persons when out of the pool water.
- Arrive as close as possible to when activity begins.
- Locker rooms can be used to go to the restroom, but not to store belongings.
- Maintain physical distancing of 6 feet both in and out of the water.
- There will be no pool furniture. Participants may bring their own but should acknowledge it will be their responsibility to keep track of it.
- Enter through the front doors only.
- Exit through the side fence only. Do not reenter the bathhouse to shower or change.
Lessons
See the June Recreation Program Guide for more information. This can be found on the COVID Updates tab located on this page.
Lap Swim
We will not be offering Lap swim this summer.
Special Events
Special event admission is $3/person.
Little Splashers Pool Party
Tuesday, Aug 18th from 10:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for a splash of fun! Little splashers age 8 and under and their adult caretakers have the pool to themselves. No big kids allowed! Flotation devices and pool toys will be welcome for this special event.
Middle School Night (Grade 5-8)
Thursday, Aug 20th from 6-8pm
Middle School students will have full use of the pool just for themselves! Join us for some evening activities including food specials, bean bag tournament, music, and much more. Proceeds will benefit the Middleton Youth Center. Please note this event is ONLY for Middle Schoolers and the pool will be closed to all others.
Aquatic Center Policies
These have been newly updated on our June Program guide. Please see the COVID Updates tab for more information. - Parents and guardians must watch their children.
- Always walk, do not run.
- Do not enter the pool if you have a communicable disease or an open cut.
- Persons who are not toilet trained or under the age of 3 must wear swim diapers in the pool. (Available for purchase at the concession stand.)
- Diaper changing on the pool deck is prohibited.
- Glass and shatterable items are prohibited.
- Do not bring food, drink or gum into the pool or onto the deck.
- Carry-ins are not allowed.
- Flotation devices of any kind are not allowed in the pool.
- Protect our water! If you have or have had diarrhea in the past two weeks, please do not use the pool. Shower your child and yourself before entering the pool.
- Abide by all posted safety rules for the slides.
- Children under the 10 of age MUST be accompanied by an adult (16+).
- NO REFUNDS for unseen closures including weather & contamination.
Updated Aquatic Center Policies
- Maintain physical distancing of 6 feet both in and out of the water.
- Patrons will enter the front door and check-in.
- Masks are recommended to be worn by all persons when out of the pool water.
- Arrive as close as possible to when activity begins.
- Come dressed ready to swim. Swimmers should rinse off in the shower and head straight to the pool area.
- Locker rooms can be used to go to the restroom, but cannot store belongings.
- There is no pool furniture. Seating will be available in the grass and patrons must social distance. The concrete deck apron will be limited to staff only.
- Exit promptly when the swim session ends. Exit will be out the side fence only and participants are not to reenter the bathhouse to shower or change.
- No concessions available. You may bring water in a sealed, non-glass container.
- The sand area and playground are closed.
- Only one water slide is available for use. No one can be caught off the water slide.
- Diving well allows for one patron at a time to either use the drop slide or diving board. One way traffic will be in place to access the diving well.
- Group/family size limited to 10, which would not allow for day camps, day cares, or field trip reservations.
- Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in a loss of privileges.
We are often asked why our pool season is set up the way it is (opening the weekend after school, and closing the weekend before Labor Day). In 2013, we conducted a survey of state municipal (public) pools, and the results showed we are in line with what other municipalities offer. Please view the survey results. Below are the main reason for our season design:
- The budget was approved for operation starting the second weekend in June through the last week in August (the weekend before Labor Day). A few years ago it was extended a week in August.
- It is required by the State that we operate with a minimum number of lifeguards. We are sufficiently able to staff the pool during the approved times. We are VERY diligent with our staff trainings, and hold multiple safety trainings prior to the opening of the pool. Since the majority of our staff are students, we need to complete the trainings when they are available. Opening earlier would not allow us to hold these trainings.
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