Outdoor Pool

Q: Where do I check in to the outdoor pool?
A: For open swim, enter from the outside gate. For morning Adult Lap Swim, enter from the inside of the YMCA.

Q: I am a member. Can I bring a guest?
A: Yes, the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne allows guests. Please see our Guest Policy for details. *Please Note: If you
are bringing a non-member guest, please first stop at our Membership Services Desk to register your guest prior to
going to the outdoor pool entrance.

Q: Will there be chairs/lounge chairs this year?
A: Chairs will be available on a first come basis.
Q: Can I bring my own food?
A: Yes, you can bring your own food. All food and non-water drinks must be consumed on the pool deck. No food or
drinks (other than water) are allowed in the pool. No glassware is allowed.

Q: When can my child take the swim test?
A: Swim tests are offered during swim/safety breaks.

Q: My child has already passed the swim test. Where can i get their green band?
A: Wrist bands will be given out at the Snack Shack when entering at the gate.

Q: What is a safety break?
A: Safety breaks occur when capacity is reached and everyone must exit the water. At this time, staff will check the
pool chemistry and staff/member safety. The aquatic hallway doors will be open at this time as well.

Q: What is adult swim?
A: Adult swim happens from 0:50-:00 every hour. At this time, all participants under age 18 years are asked to exit
the pool for a break. The aquatic hallway door will open at this time as well.

Q: At what temperature will the pool open?
A: The pool will open at 11am with a minimum of 50°. If the temp is below 50°, the pool will open as soon as it
reaches 50°. *Please Note: Morning Summer Camp swim will be canceled if temperature is under 60F° (per ACA
guidelines).

Q: Will you close the pool if there is bad weather?
A: The outdoor pool will close if there is a chance of severe weather greater than 70% according to weather.com.
Pool will close for a minimum of 30 minutes following lightning or thunder. This timer gets reset at every blast of
sound or light during a storm (ex: if at minute 28 lighting or thunder is witnessed, the 30 minutes restarts). In the
event of current or predicted inclement weather, the pool may be closed for the remainder of the day.

Q: Can I use flotation devices and toys/balls in the pool?
A: ONLY Coast Guard Approved PFDs (wearable Personal Flotation Device) are allowed in the pool. Rafts, floaties,
and Non-Coast Guard approved baby floats are not permitted in the pool. Rings, torpedos, and other swim toys are
allowed. All balls must be vinyl play balls, no sports balls are allowed.