City pools and Splash Pad are officially open

splash 10 — SPLASH! Cooling off in the Queen City just got a lot more fun with the addition of the Dupont Splash Pad.

MANCHESTER, NH – For lots of people, summer officially begins when the city pools open for business. Well then, welcome to summer – today’s the first full day of operation for city pools, including the new Dupont Splash Pad. Although today’s high of 78 degrees may seem a little on the chilly side for splashing around, kids are generally oblivious to the goose-bumps, and may even request an ice cream cone after swimming is over.

Oh, to be young again.

Anyway, the mercury is expected to rise as the week wears on, and no doubt, the true dog days of summer have yet to arrive.

Your best resource for information about early pool closings due to weather, and other parks-related information, is to follow Manchester NH Parks and Recreation on Facebook. You can also reach the Parks & Rec office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 603-624-6565.

Below is information directly from the city’s website detailing the rules and regulations for city pools, hours of operation, and most everything else you need to know. For specific pool information, click one of the following links:

Scheduled first day of operation: June 26, 2017

Crystal Lake is posted “SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK.”

	AFTERNOON SESSION	EVENING SESSION
Pool Resident Swim	1 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.	6 p.m. – 7:30* p.m.
Pool Non-Residents Permitted	3 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.	7 p.m. – 7:30* p.m.
Crystal Lake Dupont Splash Pad	10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.	Residents must show ID.Non-Residents are Permitted at Crystal Lake only after 4 p.m. Residents must show ID. Non-residents are permitted at Dupont Splash Pad only from 5:30-7 p.m.

AFTERNOON SESSION

EVENING SESSION

Pool Resident Swim

1 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

6 p.m. – 7:30* p.m.

Pool Non-Residents Permitted

3 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

7 p.m. – 7:30* p.m.

Crystal Lake

Dupont Splash Pad

10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Residents must show ID.Non-Residents are Permitted at Crystal Lake only after 4 p.m.

Residents must show ID. Non-residents are permitted at Dupont Splash Pad only from 5:30-7 p.m.

To ensure public safety, this schedule is contingent upon lifeguard staff availability and weather conditions.
Closing time ends slightly earlier through the season as the days get shorter.

FACILITIES AND LOCATIONS
Dupont Spla sh Pa d 207 Mason Street OPEN	Hunt Pool 297 Maple Street OPEN	Livingston Pool 410 Hooksett Rd. OPEN	Raco Theodore Pool 66 Head Street OPEN	Crystal Lake 679 Bodwell Rd. Swim at your own risk

FACILITIES AND LOCATIONS

Dupont Spla sh Pa d

207 Mason Street

OPEN

Hunt Pool

297 Maple Street

OPEN

Livingston Pool

410 Hooksett Rd.

OPEN

Raco Theodore Pool

66 Head Street

OPEN

Crystal Lake

679 Bodwell Rd.

Swim at your own risk

Public swimming facilities typically open for the swimming season after public schools are released for the summer. The season generally closes prior to the start of the next school year.

The three municipal pools are fully accessible to persons with disabilities. Livingston Pool provides a zero-entry way, and Raco-Theodore Pool, and Hunt Pool are each equipped with hydraulic lifts for pool access. Dupont Splash Park is accessible to persons with disabilities as well.

Livingston Pool Lap Swim – Adult Lap Swim Monday through Thursday, 12:00 to 12:45 pm starting June 27, 2016. LAST DAY OF LAP SWIM WILL BE AUGUST 11, 2016

Raco Theodore Pool – Raco Theodore Pool will close to the public during private swim meets during the summer. Closed 7/1, 7/2, 7/3, 7/15, 7/16, 7/17, 7/29, 7/30 and 7/31.

Rules & Regulations	Swimwear Policy
Patrons must have ID and Proof of Residency Showers must be taken by all bathers Bathing suits are required (Swim policy available on web site) No long pants, cutoffs, tee shirts or water shoes No children with diapers (Swim pants are required) No smoking within 50 feet of pool entrance No strollers in pool area No pets allowed No food, drink, or coolers in pool area No running on pool deck No horseplay, climbing on shoulders or back, etc. No flotation devices, full-face masks, fins, snorkels, or life jackets No diving- Enter water feet first only No cannonballs, coffins, can-openers, belly flops, etc. No toys allowed in water No climbing on guard chairs, buoy lines or rescue equipment Non-swimmers must stay in shallow end All toddlers must be accompanied by an adult in water (arm distance) Children are the responsibility of a legal adult/parent No weapons or material deemed of dangerous nature (ie knife etc.) allowed No loitering LIFEGUARDS MUST BE OBEYED AT ALL TIMES. FAILURE TO OBEY LIFEGUARDS WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF SWIMMING PRIVILEGES Grilling or open flames prohibited No alcoholic beverages allowed	Only hygienic attire specifically designed for swimming will be allowed. NO swimwear shall expose personal parts of the body. Swimwear must have a lining on the inside or be made of a nylon-like material without metal rivets. Men’s swimwear should have a drawstring, mesh lining and cannot go below the knee. Exercise clothing may not be worn as swimsuits. For example, gym/athletic shorts of any kind, including basketball shorts, running or track shorts, unlined board shorts, and unlined shorts of any nature will not be permitted. In addition, sports bras, shelf bra tanks, camisoles, leotards, and other workout gear is not allowed. No underwear may be worn under any swimsuit. Denim, cut-offs, and other types of shorts are not permitted. T-shirts and other street clothes are not permitted. Tight fitting rubber or plastic “swim pants” are required for those individuals who are diaper dependent or those who are not toilet trained. Disposable or cloth diapers are not permitted in the water or at any public bathing facility. Any swimwear that may lead to personal endangerment or entrapment will not be permitted. Children and toddlers wearing Coast Guard approved swimsuits. (Coast Guard approved lifejackets with crotch strap are permitted only with a physician’s note.) A parent or adult guardian must be in the water within an arms distrance– shallow end only – with children or toddlers wearing these swimsuits/lifejackets at all times. Aquatic staff will have final judgment in all decisions concerning health and safety issues regarding swimwear.

Rules & Regulations

Swimwear Policy

Patrons must have ID and Proof of Residency
Showers must be taken by all bathers
Bathing suits are required (Swim policy available on web site)
No long pants, cutoffs, tee shirts or water shoes
No children with diapers (Swim pants are required)
No smoking within 50 feet of pool entrance
No strollers in pool area
No pets allowed
No food, drink, or coolers in pool area
No running on pool deck
No horseplay, climbing on shoulders or back, etc.
No flotation devices, full-face masks, fins, snorkels, or life jackets
No diving- Enter water feet first only
No cannonballs, coffins, can-openers, belly flops, etc.
No toys allowed in water
No climbing on guard chairs, buoy lines or rescue equipment
Non-swimmers must stay in shallow end
All toddlers must be accompanied by an adult in water (arm distance)
Children are the responsibility of a legal adult/parent
No weapons or material deemed of dangerous nature (ie knife etc.) allowed
No loitering
LIFEGUARDS MUST BE OBEYED AT ALL TIMES. FAILURE TO OBEY LIFEGUARDS WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF SWIMMING PRIVILEGES
Grilling or open flames prohibited
No alcoholic beverages allowed

Only hygienic attire specifically designed for swimming will be allowed.

NO swimwear shall expose personal parts of the body.
Swimwear must have a lining on the inside or be made of a nylon-like material without metal rivets. Men’s swimwear should have a drawstring, mesh lining and cannot go below the knee.
Exercise clothing may not be worn as swimsuits. For example, gym/athletic shorts of any kind, including basketball shorts, running or track shorts, unlined board shorts, and unlined shorts of any nature will not be permitted. In addition, sports bras, shelf bra tanks, camisoles, leotards, and other workout gear is not allowed.
No underwear may be worn under any swimsuit.
Denim, cut-offs, and other types of shorts are not permitted.
T-shirts and other street clothes are not permitted.
Tight fitting rubber or plastic “swim pants” are required for those individuals who are diaper dependent or those who are not toilet trained. Disposable or cloth diapers are not permitted in the water or at any public bathing facility.
Any swimwear that may lead to personal endangerment or entrapment will not be permitted.
Children and toddlers wearing Coast Guard approved swimsuits. (Coast Guard approved lifejackets with crotch strap are permitted only with a physician’s note.) A parent or adult guardian must be in the water within an arms distrance– shallow end only – with children or toddlers wearing these swimsuits/lifejackets at all times.
Aquatic staff will have final judgment in all decisions concerning health and safety issues regarding swimwear.

City pools and Splash Pad are officially open

Rules, regulations, hours of operation and links to all the city pools, and splash pad.

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Scheduled first day of operation: June 26, 2017

Crystal Lake is posted “SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK.”

Livingston Pool Lap Swim – Adult Lap Swim Monday through Thursday, 12:00 to 12:45 pm starting June 27, 2016. LAST DAY OF LAP SWIM WILL BE AUGUST 11, 2016

Raco Theodore Pool – Raco Theodore Pool will close to the public during private swim meets during the summer. Closed 7/1, 7/2, 7/3, 7/15, 7/16, 7/17, 7/29, 7/30 and 7/31.

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