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Facility Rules
All Rules and Regulations set by the Farmers Branch Aquatics Center must be observed at all times. A copy of the rules are available to patrons at request. The City of Farmers Branch has the right to amend or change rules set forth as needed.
Below are general rules of the Farmers Branch Aquatics Center, for Frog Pond or Margaret Young Natatorium specific rules please see the Front desk or Ticket booth (summer months only).
Site Specific Rules
FBAC Facility Rules
- Inclement Weather
- Facility Rules
- Not Permitted
- Age Requirements
- Height Requirements
- Swim Attire Requirements
Margaret Young Natatorium
The safety of our patrons is our first priority. If the Margaret Young Natatorium closes due to inclement weather, you may keep your receipt, if you paid for a daily pass and you may re-enter when the facility re-opens on the same day.
The Frog Pond
The safety of our patrons is our first priority. If the Frog Pond closes due to inclement weather, you may keep your receipt and wristband, if you paid for a daily pass and you may re-enter when the facility re-opens on the same day.
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Below are general rules of the Farmers Branch Aquatics Center, for Frog Pond or Margaret Young Natatorium specific rules please see the Front desk or Ticket booth (summer months only).
- Ratio of Adult to Children swimmers (Adult : Children) shall not exceed the following:
- Age 6 and under* 1:3
- Age 7 and older 1:10
- *Adult Supervisors must be with in arms reach of the children, and must be in the water with them.
- Patrons may only attend during public swim hours. Reservations must be made in advanced.
- Proper swim attire is required. This includes no bras, zippered shorts, or denim. T-shirts may be worn over a bathing suit. Spectators may accompany a swimming attired person into the pool area provided the spectator remains near the swimmer.
- Admission to the pool may be denied for any of the following reasons:
- Intoxication or under the influence of drugs (distract patron and call management).
- Open wounds or sores (including sun blisters).
- Those under the age of 10 without an adult (exception: parents who are under 18 with children).
- Children who are not potty trained are required to wear a swim diaper while in the pool. Children are still required to wear appropriate swim attire over swim diaper.
- Abusive or profane language will not be tolerated.
- Smoking, alcoholic beverages, drugs, weapons, and gambling are not permitted.
- Chewing gum is not permitted.
- Glass containers are not permitted.
- Public display of affection is prohibited.
- Actions deemed unsafe by the lifeguards are prohibited.
- Swimmers must stay off lane ropes, safety lines, and guard chairs.
- Only US coast guard approved life jackets will be permitted in the pool. The coast guard label must be presented to staff. Any other type of flotation device is prohibited. Only FBAC inner tubes will be permitted in the Lazy River. Adult supervision is required in the water for anyone utilizing a life jacket regardless of age. Life jackets are available, if needed.
- Loitering is not permitted.
- Only employees are permitted in the lifeguard and staff offices, concession stand, ticket booth, filter areas, mechanical rooms, storage, and anywhere else deemed inappropriate by management.
- Service animals are allowed in the facility. Animals are not permitted in the water.
- Toys will not be permitted in the Frog Pond at any time, water toys are allowed in the Natatorium, at the discretion of staff.
- Prolonged underwater swimming or breath holding is prohibited.
The following items are not permitted at the Farmers Branch Aquatics Center to ensure all patrons have a safe and fun time!
This includes but is not limited to:
This includes but is not limited to:
- Water Wings, Arm Floaties, Personal pool floats are not permitted. Only U.S Coast Guard approved flotation devices are permitted. Life jackets and puddle jumpers are available for use.
- Outside Toys are prohibited in the Frog Pond, and water toys are limited to open swim only in the Natatorium. Please see the front desk for approved water toys.
- Glass containers
- Tobacco (including electronic smoking devices)
- Alcohol
- Drugs
- Weapons
- Gambling
Children 9 years of age and younger
- Children 9 years of age and younger must be accompanied by a responsible person at least 16 years of age and remain on the facility premises.
Children 6 years of age and younger
- Children 6 years of age and younger are required to have a responsible person at least 16 years of age in the water with them, in appropriate swim attire, within arm’s reach at all times.
Children 2 years of age and younger
- Children 2 years of age and younger are allowed in free of admission with responsible person at least 16 years of age.
| 30 ft Slide Tower | Activity Pool |
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| 40" | 36" |
Below are swim attire rules of the Farmers Branch Aquatics Center, for Frog Pond or Margaret Young Natatorium specific swim attire requirements please see the Front desk or Ticket booth (summer months only).
- All persons swimming in the pool must have on proper swim attire.
- All infants/toddlers that require a diaper must wear swim diapers and proper swimwear.
- The following attire is NOT ALLOWED in the pool at the Farmers Branch Aquatics Center:
- "Street clothes", Brazil/French-cut, thong style and or/revealing swim wear, cut-off jeans, jeans, skirts, shorts, sport bras, leotards, leggings, and compression shorts are prohibited. Underwear and undergarments are not allowed to be worn under swimsuits.
- Street clothes (especially cotton) can transport airborne and ultimately water borne contaminants into the pool.
- Lycra and Nylon are the best non-absorbent material for swimming and are the best fabrics for proper swim attire.
- Other absorbent materials (such as cotton) can break down in the water and cause fibers to clog filter.
- Any "colored" material (unless specifically made for swimming) can bleed into the pool, effecting water chemistry and balance.
- Cotton and similar materials can absorb the chemicals in the water, causing the water to become less effective at maintaining the proper chemical balance or may cloud the water.