Rules & Regulations

General Pool Rules

A parent/guardian must be within arms-length of children who are unable to swim
U.S. Coast Guard approved flotation devices only in the pool (no arm floats without chest harness, no rings without seats, etc.)
No outside food or drinks (water only).
Life Jackets are available for checkout. Please see the front desk.
All swimmers must pay or present a pass (no charge for non-swimmers).
Children age 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult age 16 or older.
Children must be at least 42" tall to participate on the lily pad, tower water slides, and lazy river.
Proper swim attire is required to enter the water - NO thongs or revealing swim wear, no denim, no buttons on the back pockets or cut-off shorts.
Swim diapers are required for diaper wearing children.
Patrons may bring goggles -No snorkels, toys, calls, water guns, etc. allowed in the pool area.
No flips or diving into the pool.
No public displays of affection.
Anyone having open cuts, wounds, etc...is not permitted in the pool.
No tobacco or alcohol products allowed, including vapes, e-cigarettes, etc.
Stay off lane ropes, safety lines, guard stations, etc.
No abusive or profane behavior or language will be tolerated.
No running, fighting, or rough play of any kind (dunking, chicken fighting, pushing, shoving, or breath holding games).
Glass or metal containers, weapons, and illegal controlled substances are strictly prohibited.
No pets in the water park - Service animals only!
Please do not talk to lifeguards on duty (except to report an emergency).
No bicycles, skateboards, etc...allowed in the facility.
All bags/coolers brought to the park are subject to search.
A swim test may be conducted at the lifeguards’ discretion. If test is failed you must wear a life jacket or you will be asked to leave.
The City of Stephenville is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
IMPORTANT: All patrons must obey all pool rules and follow the direction of the lifeguards & staff at all times. The staff reserves the right to close the river at any given time without notice. All policies are at the discretion of the Splashville staff.

Tower Water Slide Rules

Follow instructions of the lifeguards/attendants at all times.
You must be 42 inches tall to ride the tower water slides.
Weight capacity – 300 lbs.
Riders must wait for the attendants start signal before starting down the slide.
Do not cut in line.
No horseplay on the stairs, platform, or while riding down the slide.
No multiple riders allowed - parents/guardians are not permitted to ride with children in their lap.
One person at a time on the platform waiting for each slide.
You may only slide from a sitting position, with feet facing forward.
No spinning, running, kneeling, rotating, tumbling, stopping or standing while inside the tube.
No diving from the tube.
Hands must remain inside the tube at all times
Sliders must exit the slide area immediately after completion of ride.
Staff reserves the right to enforce other rules as necessary.
PFD’s are available for use if you are unable to swim

Kiddie Water Slide

Parents may ride with small children down the slide in their lap (not multiple children)
You may only slide from a sitting position, with feet facing forward.

Lilly Pad Rules

Enter between post on pool deck-stay behind marked line
No hanging on rope
Must be 42 inches tall to use Lilly Pad
Must exit area immediately after falling
Keep Lilly Pad area clear
One person per side at a time
PFD’s are available for use if you are unable to swim

Lazy River Rules

Enter and exit at stairs only-stay behind marked line until exit is clear
No diving or jumping allowed from the sides
Tubes are for Lazy River ONLY!
No stacking of tubes
Must be 42 inches tall to ride tube by self
Children under 42” may ride in a tube with parent
PFD’s are available for use if you are unable to swim
Must ride in a tube to participate in the lazy river

42 inch rule is a manufacturer’s liability insurance policy and will be enforced at all times for the safety of all patrons.

Inclement Weather Policy

Splashville will close under a 30-minute delay for inclement weather when lightning is detected inside 10 miles of the facility. If inclement weather exists prior to the opening of the pool, the pool shall remain closed until 30 minutes after the last lighting strike within 10 miles. Should the threatening weather come after opening, all swimmers will be cleared from the pool and seek shelter in their vehicles until swimming can resume. Swimmers will receive a stamp to re-enter the facility once the weather clears.  Threatening weather conditions lasting longer than (1) one hour may warrant the closing of the pool for the day.  The City of Stephenville will not issue any admission refunds due to weather.  

Water Quality Policy

All visitors to Splashville must abide by all the rules, regulations and City Ordinances in order to continue a safe and healthy environment (see Department of Health Safety Recommendations for more information).  If at any time you feel or see anything that disrupts a safe and healthy environment, please contact us immediately.  Splashville may close without notice for chemical adjustments to the pool.  Chemical adjustments may be needed due to pH/Chlorine levels, or foreign objects in the pool.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and a day pass will be issued upon request.  The City of Stephenville will not issue refunds.   

Department of Health Safety Recommendations

Three Steps for All Swimmers - keep germs from causing illnesses (RWIs) at the pool:

• Please don't swim when you have diarrhea. You can spread germs in the water and make other people sick.
• Please don't swallow the pool water. Avoid getting water in your mouth.
• Please practice good hygiene. Shower with soap before swimming and wash your hands after using the toilet or changing diapers. Germs on your body end up in the water.

Three Steps for Parents of Young Kids - Keep germs out of the pool:

• Please take your kids on bathroom breaks and check diapers often. Waiting to hear "I have to go" may mean that it's too late.
• Please change diapers in a bathroom or a diaper-changing area and not at poolside. Germs can spread in and around the pool.
• Please wash your child thoroughly (especially the rear end) with soap and water before swimming.  Invisible amounts of fecal matter can end up in the pool

Swimmer Discipline Procedures

First Offense: Sit outside of pool next to the lifeguard who administered the discipline for 15 minutes (no communication with other swimmers).

Second Offense: Sit outside of pool next to the lifeguard who administered the discipline for 30 minutes (No communication with other swimmers). 

Third Offense: Asked to leave the facility.  Suspension may be a minimum of 24 hours to maximum of one year. 

Swimmers that are suspended must sign their suspension form and their parents must sign also. Refusal to sign could result in added suspension time. 

All steps above must be followed before suspension is administered.