Safety Guidelines

Guidelines for Swimming

The TROUSDELL AQUATICS CENTER will be available for lap swimming, water walking, and Rec/Family Swim.  Reservations are required.

POOL HOURS
Lap Swimming & Water Walking
Mon – Fri: 5:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Sat: 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sun: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Rec/Family Swim
Sun: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

CALL FOR RESERVATIONS:
Reservation Hotline: 850-891-4903
Reservation Line Open: Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sat & Sun 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

RESERVATION INFORMATION & WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE POOL

1. For everyone’s safety, social distancing is expected at all times while in the facility or parking lot.
2. Reservations are required for all swimmers.
3. Please arrive no more than 10 minutes before your scheduled time.
4. ALL entrants are expected to be actively lap swimming or water walking, except during designated Rec/Family Swim times. No stationary exercise permitted. Whether water walking or swimming, consistent & obvious forward progress from one end to the other is required.
5. Reservations can be made for single/double use in one-hour increments for specific lanes and times.
6. Flex Swims are designated two-hour blocks during peak lap swim times. Flex swimmers can swim for the full two hours or any shorter amount within that two-hour block. Flex swimmers will choose their lane within the Flex designated lanes and will potentially share their lane with up to 3 others.
7. One reservation per person per day is allowed in advance, with a maximum of 3 days per week per person. Swimmers may make additional same day reservations on a space available basis.
8. Reservations are only accepted one week at a time, starting each Thursday of the preceding week.
9. Start times for lane reservations are staggered to prevent lines, waiting or grouping.
10. Rec/Family swim in the lap pool is available on Sunday afternoons by reservation only. There will be a limited number of swimmers allowed and cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance to receive credit to use on a future date. No refunds will be issued. Young children and non-swimmers must have a parent or guardian in the water with them. Everyone (even if not swimming) pays the facility entrance fee and will be counted in the number of swimmers allowed.
11. Payment via credit card or verification of available pass visits is required at the time of reservation. No payment will be accepted on site.
12. Except during Rec/Family swim, swimmers must be at least 13 years old, unless with a parent/guardian who is lap swimming in the same lane.
13. Pool is set up short course, allowing for 21 lanes to be used. In ODD numbered lanes, swimmers will enter and start on the East side of the pool (closest to half-wall). Swimmers in EVEN numbered lanes enter and start on West side of the pool (far side). Long Course swimming is available on Saturdays 12:30-2:30pm.
14. Enter the facility through the main entrance and check-in at the cashier window. Exit through the double gates just adjacent to the main entrance.
15. In the bathrooms, masks are required unless actively showering. There will be a limited number of indoor showers available. Arriving “ready to swim” and changing and showering after leaving the facility is encouraged.
16. To help ensure the safety of our staff and other swimmers, please “self screen” before coming the pool.
    • If you have fever or are not feeling well, please stay home.
    • If you have had recent exposure to someone with confirmed or suspected COVID-19, please stay home.
    • If you have failed to adhere to CDC guidelines regarding social distancing, face coverings and avoiding large gatherings, please stay home.

Guidlines for Tennis/Pickleball

• Call the reservation line, 891-4940, between the hours of 8 a.m.-1 p.m. daily.
• Begining Saturday, July 25, reservations will be accepted daily for the day of and the following 7 calendar days. (example: calling on Saturday, July 25 will allow you to reserve court times for both Forestmeadows and Tom Brown through Saturday, August 1.)
• Players can reserve 2 court times, on different days, per week.
• Players can make a same day reservation (if courts are available) even if they have already reserved 2 courts that week.
• All player must check in and pay at Forestmeadows (no fee at Tom Brown Park). Please see How to Pay below.
• Court Reservation Times -- Forestmeadows:
• 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. | 8:15 - 9:45 a.m. | 8:30 - 10 a.m.
• 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. | 10 - 11:30 a.m. | 10:15 - 11:45 a.m.
• 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. | 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
• 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. | 1:30 - 3 p.m. | 1:45 - 3:15 p.m.
• 2:45 - 4:15 p.m. | 3:00:00 - 4:30 p.m. | 3:15 - 4:45 p.m.
• 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. | 4:30 - 6 p.m. | 4:45 - 6:15 p.m.
• 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. | 6:30 - 8 p.m.
  
• Court Reservation Times -- Tom Brown Tennis:
• 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. | 8:15 - 9:45 a.m. | 8:30 - 10 a.m.
• 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. | 10 - 11:30 a.m. | 10:15 - 11:45 a.m.
• 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Courts Closed 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
• 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. | 5:15 - 6:45 p.m. | 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
• 6:45 - 8:15 p. m | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. | 7:15 - 8:45 p.m.
• Court Reservation Times -- Tom Brown Pickleball:
• 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
• 9:45 - 11:15 a.m.
• 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Courts Closed 1:00 - 5:30 p.m.
• 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
• 7:15 - 8:45 p.m.
  

 

How to Pay (Forestmeadows Reservations Only):

• Annual and quarterly passes are active again
• Punch cards will be accepted
• Each player will pay for themselves
• No cash will be accepted. All payments will go through the REC1 system.
• Please refer to the How to Use REC1 document for instructions on how to use and pay with REC1

Check-In:

• All players must report to the check in tent located outside the courts.
• Each player checking in must give the name of the player who made the reservation.
• Players may check in no earlier than 10 minutes before reservation time. 
• Players should stay in their vehicle until time to check in.
• When checking in, players should practice social distancing.
• Players must leave courts promptly at designated time even if you are in the middle of a game.

Guidelines for Golf

Golf at Jake Gaither and Hilaman
Both of the City’s golf courses will open for restricted play from 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. During restricted play, only one person per cart will be permitted. Players are asked to not touch or remove flags and to bring their own water, hand sanitizer and scoring pencils. There will be at least 15 minutes required between tee times, and tee times for Hilaman Golf Course must be reserved online via Hilaman.com. Players are asked to arrive no earlier than 15 minutes prior to tee times. The practice putting green will be reserved for players warming up before their tee time. The practice putting green will be limited to six players at Hilaman and two at Jake Gaither. The pro shop  at Hilaman will remain closed; access to the pro shop at Jake Gaither will be limited to two players at a time. The restaurant at Hilaman will be open and serving food in compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order. The driving range is open.