Park Rules

Elk Grove Park District Code of Conduct

Users shall abide by all rules and regulations and shall conduct themselves in a safe, considerate, and reasonable manner so as not cause disturbance or to damage equipment and property. Users will display respect, consideration and courtesy to all members, participants, staff, and Park District property. The Park District reserves the right to discontinue an individual’s use or membership because of disruptive or unsafe behavior.

General Park Rules

Admission to the swimming facility shall be refused to all persons having any contagious disease or infectious conditions.
Our pools are chemically treated for proper sanitation and safety. Patrons should avoid swallowing pool water.
Littering is prohibited. No alcohol, gum, or tobacco is allowed. Glass containers are prohibited.
No horseplay, prolonged breath holding, pushing, shoving, running, dunking, or wrestling allowed.
Spitting, spouting of water, blowing the nose or otherwise introducing contaminants into the swimming pool is not permitted.
Lifeguards are responsible for enforcing safety rules and responding to emergencies. Parents or guardians should supervise their children.
- Children under 10 must be accompanied by a paying adult 16 years of age or older at all times.
- Children under 5 and children wearing Life Jackets must have a paying adult 16 years of age or older in the water with them at all times.
- No one should swim alone.
Children must be toilet-trained or wear tightly fitting swim diapers (available for purchase).
Flotation devices must be US Coast Guard approved. A limited number of flotation devices are available for use by patrons on a first come, first serve basis.
Diving in water less than 5 feet deep is not permitted.
Swimming is prohibited when thunder is heard or lightning is seen, including a 30-minute period after the last lightning or thunder is detected.
All persons are encouraged to take a shower before swimming.
A swim suit is required to enter the water (unlined and cutoff shorts are not allowed); all apparel worn in the pools should be clean.
Only clean footwear, baby strollers or wheelchairs are allowed in the swimming facility.
Water Guns, water absorbing balls, masks and snorkels are prohibited.
Elk Grove Park District is not responsible for lost or stolen items; locks are available for purchase.
Staff reserve the right to alter, add, or revise facility rules based on operational and safety needs.

Coqui’s Frog Pond (Kids Wading Pool)

The wading pool is designed for groups with children under 48” tall. Children must be accompanied by a person 16 years or older.
Individuals 16 years or older must be accompanied by a child under 48” tall to enter this area (including use of lounge chairs).
The slide is for individuals under 48” tall. Slide riders must be able to stand in line and ride the slide unassisted.
All riders must slide on their backs with their feet first.

Funhouse Slide, Drop Slide, Body Slides, and Tube Slides

The slide attendant will direct patrons as to when they may go down the slide; the rider ahead must be off slide for next person to ride.
Must be a proficient swimmer and at least 48 inches tall to ride slide.
All slides are fast moving. Please observe the ride and take notice of the water depth before using.
All riders must enter and exit slide on backside, feet first only. Standing, stopping, sliding down head first, and diving from the
end of the slide are strictly prohibited.
Only one person allowed on the slide at a time. Chain or double riding and catching of swimmers at bottom of slide is not permitted.
Glasses, toys, flotation devices, goggles, key and metal objects are not allowed on the slides.
When riding the slide, please exit roped area immediately.
No catching children / others at the bottom of the slides.
Elderly persons, those suffering from heart disease/high blood pressure, persons using prescription medications, or individuals with other health concerns should consult their physicians before using the water slides.
Pregnant persons are not permitted on the water slides for their personal safety.

Reptile River

Access may be gained by the stairs or transfer points only.
Climbing or sitting on the walls in the lazy river is prohibited. In addition, NO jumping or diving into the River is allowed.
Guests must use the tubes supplied and are not allowed to stand on or stack the tubes.
Floaters must follow the direction of the current at all times.