Outdoor Pool

Q: What date will the pool open?
A: The outdoor pool will be open Saturday, June 6th - Sunday, August 16th
(Closed Saturday, July 4th)

Q: What is the capacity of the pool? 
A:  We will adjust our pool capacity in accordance of each stage of the state of Indiana Back on Track guidelines. 
The current capacity of the outdoor pool is 200 people.

Q: How does the outdoor pool reservation system work?
A: Beginning Thursday, June 11, a Reservation System will be added to the Jorgensen Outdoor Pool (for Open Swim only) to manage pool occupancy and allow maximum participation. Members will be required to make a reservation ahead of time to secure a two-hour session at the pool. If your preferred session is full, you can add your name to the waiting list which will notify you by email if a session opens up. Online reservations close 4 hours before the session begins.

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

Q: I am member. Can I bring a guest? 
A:  No, The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne is not allowing guests at this time so that we may serve our members to 
the best of our ability.

Q: Will there be chairs/ lounge chairs this year? 
A:  Only a limited number of chairs will be available. Members are highly encouraged to bring their own chair or towel. 

Q: How are you enforcing social distancing? 
A:  Limited chairs will be spread out. We are also only allowing 2 people per lap lane. 

Q: Will the slide be open? 
A:  Yes, with social distancing guidelines in place. All riders will need to remain 6 feet apart from other riders while waiting their turn. 
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Q: Are face masks required? 
A:  Masks are strongly encouraged but not required while on the pool deck. Masks are not allowed in the pool. 

Q: Will Snack Shack be selling food this year? 
A:  No, we will not be serving food or drinks this year. 

Q: Can I bring my own food? 
A:  Yes, you can bring your own food. The food court will be in the grassy area just outside the pool gate. All food and 
non-water drinks must be consumed in the food court. 

Q: When can my child take the swim test? 
A:  Swim tests are offered during adult 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. An adult will need to put the green band on the child at the time they 
receive it in order to best maintain social distancing. 

Q: Why can’t we use the indoor locker room? 
A:  In order to maintain social distancing, the outdoor pool will be operating independently from the main YMCA building.

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 pool 
chemistry and staff/member safety. 

Q: At what temperature will the pool be open? 
A:  If the temperature at 11:30 am is under 70°F according to weather.com, the Outdoor pool will open at 2:00 pm. 

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. The pool will close for a minimum of 30 minutes following lightning or thunder. In the event of current or predicted inclement weather, the pool may be closed for the remainder of the day.