Pool Closing Policies

Below are some of the unforeseen reasons the pool is required to close for

Inclement Weather

• If the air temperature is less than 65 degrees
• If it’s raining heavily to the point in which the lifeguards cannot see the bottom of the pool
• If there is thunder and/or lightning. We follow the National Lightning Safety Institute guidelines.
• Whenever inclement weather is present or imminent, the pool, pool deck, and showers will be closed for a minimum of 30 minutes. The pool, pool deck, and showers will remain closed until 30 minutes after the last thunder is heard or lightning seen.

Heat Index

• The Goodman Aquatic Center will not open when temperatures are considered dangerous for our staff and attendees. See heat index safety details.

Air Quality

• The Goodman Aquatic Center will not open with the air quality index reaches unhealthy levels (AQI: 151 and above). See our air quality policy details.

Contamination

• We are required to clear the pool for a specific amount of time-based on the type of contamination (bodily fluid).
• We follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.

Water Clarity

• If the pool chemicals are not in alignment with state licensing requirements

Staffing

• If there are not enough lifeguards to meet licensing requirements

How We Communicate Closings

• We will ALWAYS update the Goodman Aquatic Center Facebook page regarding any of the above situations.
• We will post a notification at the admission window of the facility if any of these situations occur during regular business hours.
• We will notify you by email if/when the timing of an above situation is applicable.