Safety policies & regulations

Safety at the natatorium

The natatorium follows all Garland ISD, local and state guidelines and policies. We also employ lifeguards and train staff on best practices to make sure everyone at the building has a great experience.

Everyone must follow these policies:

• Clear bag policy - See what size and type of bags allowed for spectators. 
• Community swim rules - Find details about what's allowed during Community Swim hours.
• Spectator Code of Conduct - Help us maintain a safe, respectful and enjoyable environment.

Facility rules

1. A Garland ISD supervisor is required to be present for all non-school use.
2. Garland ISD lifeguards are required for facility use. Instructions from lifeguards must be obeyed.
3. Equipment may not be stored at our facility. Only trained personnel may operate Garland ISD equipment.
4. Running is not allowed.
5. Anyone with an infectious or communicable disease may not use the pool.
6. Anyone with open blisters, sores or rashes may not use the pool.
7. Children who are not toilet trained may not enter the pool.
8. Children under 10 years must have an adult in the water with them.
9. Children ages 11-15 must have an adult on the pool deck with them.
10. No one under age 16 can be left at the natatorium alone and picked up later.
11. "On Deck" coaching during community swim hours is not allowed.
12. Swimmers must stay off the lane ropes and may not swim under the bulkheads.
13. No flotation devices are allowed except for U.S. Coast Guard-approved life vests.
14. The weight room, hot tub, diving boards, starting blocks, showers and locker rooms are not for community swim use.
15. No one may enter the filter, circulation and chemical areas except for authorized personnel.
16. No outside food or drinks allowed for spectators. This includes any water bottle, cup or container; empty or not.

Any applications for non-school use of our facility should be made to the aquatic manager at the natatorium (see leasing or contact us).

Need a hard copy of the rules? Read the Facility use rules & regulations (PDF).

Note: All entrants may be searched. Prohibited items must be returned to the owner’s car or discarded. Any unlawful items may be confiscated, and the person in possession is subject to arrest. Items left at the door will be discarded.