Pool Rules & Regulations

Pool rules and regulations must be adhered to at all times. A full list of rules and regulations is also available at each pool.

Entry Requirements

  • Trumbull pools are open to Trumbull residents only. Guests are allowed but must have a Trumbull Guest Pool Pass and must be accompanied by a Trumbull resident at all times. Guest Pool Passes are only available from the Trumbull Parks and Recreation Office.
  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult with an ID. No one may leave a swimmer under the age of 12 alone within the pool gates.
  • Children 12 to 17 who do not have IDs must sign in with their name, address and emergency phone number.
  • Each adult resident must present their own valid driver's license or government-issued picture ID that has their name and Trumbull address. Those without their ID will not be allowed entry.
  • Spouses may not use each other's ID as proof of residency.
  • Swimmers cannot wear anything but clothing that is intended to be swim attire.
  • Diaper dependent patrons must wear swim diapers or snug plastic pants under swimsuits (this includes the kiddy pool at Tashua.) Residents may purchase a swim diaper from the guard shack for $2. This money will be given to the pool supervisor on duty at a suitable time.
  • Bather load must not exceed posted capacity.
  • Do not drink pool water.
  • Patrons who have or have had diarrhea in the past two weeks should not use the pools.
  • Shower yourself and your child before using the pool and after using the toilet
  • Patrons must walk in the pool and locker room areas.
  • Glass containers or breakable objects of any kind are not permitted in the:
    • Locker rooms
    • Outside deck
    • Pool area
    • Spectator areas
  • Spitting, nose-blowing, vomiting, urinating or defecating into the pool or onto the deck is not permitted.
  • Persons with skin infections, open wounds, and nasal or ear discharges are not permitted in the pool.
  • All injuries occurring within the pool area or locker rooms must be reported to the manager immediately.
  • Lifeguards instructions must be followed at all times. They have the authority to remove from the pool anyone disobeying the rules or endangering the safety of themselves or others.
  • Water may be brought into the pool one of two ways; first, in an unopened commercial bottle. Second, is that an empty reusable bottle may be brought in and filled at the water fountain.
  • No smoking, vaping, food, gum or drinks (except water) inside the fenced-in area. This may exclude pregnancy, persons with disabilities and other conditions including diabetes, upon the discretion of pool supervisor only.
  • No floatation or swim aids (including but not limited to: swimmies, snorkels, fins, etc.) allowed in the pools. Exception: Swimmer presents a doctor's note first to recreation offices, then to the head lifeguard.
  • No water propelling devices of any kind.
  • No balls, water rockets or throwing any object or toy ever.
  • No boisterous play, running or horseplay allowed. Use discretion to maintain safety.
  • No one may play with or hang on any ropes, barriers or floatation markers at any time.
  • Feet first water ingress only. Ladder or stair egress only. Never climb out over the gutters.
  • Adult swim (ages 16 and older) will be for 15 minutes, every hour on the hour from one hour after pool opening to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and all day on the weekends, unless weather and pool usage does not warrant it.
  • Children may not sit on the pool gutters during adult swim.
  • During adult swim, all children must vacate the pool, including the shallow end of Beach Pool. Please take this time to go to use the restroom facilities.
  • The Parks and Recreation Department and its agents may suspend privileges based on unsafe behavior or unacceptable conduct.