SWIMMING POOLS

Season Dates: May 27 - August 3

Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday

MPRD will have four fully staffed pools open six days a week this summer. All MPRD lifeguards are tested and trained for a minimum of 26.5 hours to keep pool visitors safe. While pools are available to all Mobilians, proper swimwear is required. Infants and toddlers MUST wear a swim diaper.

All pool locations are free to use for the public. All outdoor pools are currently closed on Sundays and City Holidays.

Swim 1922 Water Safety Classes

This summer, MPRD is partnering with Sigma Gamma Rho sorority to offer a new course called Swim 1922. This swim safety program is taught across the country to help young people stay safe when swimming in pools, beaches, lakes, rivers, or anywhere there is water. Children ages 5 to 8 can participate for free! A full schedule is available at https://mprd.recdesk.com/Community/Program.

General Swimming Lessons

Children in the City of Mobile can enroll in swim classes, which will be offered from June 4 to July 25 in partnership with the Port City Marlins swim team. Level I lessons cover basics like floating, kicking, breathing, and basic stroke development. Level II builds on those techniques with additional strokes, breathing techniques, and more advanced goals for young swimmers. For more information about lessons, facilities and programs, contact Aquatics Manager Derrick Tinsley at (251) 436-9856.

 

Pool Rules and Regulations

Click here for a printable PDF version of the pool rules and regulations

• Swimming is permitted only while lifeguards are present and on duty.  
• Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or over.  
• All children who are not toilet-trained must have a swim diaper and a bathing suit and/or plastic pants.  
• Running, rough play, horseplay, dunking, and/or throwing children is not allowed. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.  
• Excessive breath-holding and breath-holding games are prohibited.  
• Before entering the pool, patrons must shower with soap and rinse.  
• Glass containers, food, drinks, gum, animals, tobacco products, alcohol, drugs, and firearms are prohibited from MPRD pool decks and locker rooms.  
• Children less than 4 ft. tall must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or instructor IN THE WATER unless the swimmer has demonstrated he/she could pass a deep end test each time the child attends the pool.  
• Persons with rashes, open wounds or sores are not allowed in the water.  
• Appropriate swim attire is required: lined swimsuits and trunks only. (No jeans or cut-offs.)  
• No climbing, hanging, or tampering with lane lines, lifeguard, or facility equipment.  
• Only one person is on a ladder at a time.  
• Lifeguards must approve all toys and flotation devices – SCUBA and other large equipment are prohibited.  
• Diving is only allowed in designated areas. Flips, twists, and backward jumps are not allowed.  
• MPRD is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.  
• Lightning Policy – The pool will require immediate closure of all pools in the event that lightning or thunder is present in or around the area. The pools will remain closed until 30 minutes past the last visible lightning strike or episode of thunder. 4 minutes reset if additional lightning or thunder is seen or heard.  
• The lifeguard is the authority in the pool and locker rooms. Failure to comply with the rules may result in dismissal from the pool and locker room areas.  
• Jewelry should not be worn in the pool.  

Emergency Action Plan When an emergency occurs, the senior lifeguard will be responsible for carrying out the emergency action plan at their facility. The senior lifeguard determines if EMS (911) is needed. If EMS is needed, the senior lifeguard must ensure that the 911 call is made, that all necessary information (address, nature of incident, number of victims, and other pertinent details) is given to the dispatcher, and that EMS can readily locate the facility and scene of the emergency so advanced medical care can be provided as soon as possible. 

Splash Pads

Season Dates: May 27 - September 28

Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

MPRD splash pads are an excellent way to cool off during the warm weather. Each splash pad has a safe, rubberized surface, with fun fountain and spray features that are wheelchair accessible. Proper swimwear is required to use the splash pad, and infants and toddlers MUST wear a swim diaper.

Splash Pad Rules

Click here for a printable version of the splash pad rules.

• No running or rough horseplay
• Do not drink the water
• No skateboarding
• No bikes
• No smoking
• No food or beverage
• No dogs or pets
• Children/toddlers must wear “swim diapers”
• NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY

LIFEGUARD INFORMATION

• Beginning training as early as January!
• First get certified as a Lifeguard via redcross.org/takeaclass, search “lifeguard."
• Second apply at governmentjobs.com/careers/mobilecounty, search for "pool guard.”

Call us at 251-327-6828 for more information.