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Aquatics

Aquatics - Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the water temperature of the Pools?
A.
1. Marshall Pool 86-87 degrees.
2. Firstenburg Pool 86-87
3. Propstra Pool Lap pool 82-83 degrees and the leisure pool is 90 degrees.
4. Parsley Pool 87-88 degrees and the hot tub is 99-104 degrees.

Q. Do you have lifeguards on duty?
A. Yes. They are certified through the National Pool and Water Park Association.

Q. Are you required to wear swim caps?
A. No.

Q. How long is your pool?
A.
1. Marshall pool 25 yards, 6 lanes.
2. Firstenburg Pool is 15 yards, 1-3 lanes
3. Propstra Pool Lap Pool 25 yards, 6 lanes.
4. Parsley Pool 25 yards, 2 lanes.

Q. What are your age limitations?
A. Public Swims: Children need to be 7 years old to enter the pool by themselves. Children under 7 need to be accompanied in the water by an adult.
Exercise Classes: All ages are welcome.

Q. Do you have family changing rooms? What is the age limit for opposite sex in the locker rooms?
A. Yes, there is at least one family changing room available for use at each facility. Children 6 and older need to go into the same gender changing rooms.

Q. Do you have wheelchair access into the pool?
A. Yes, there is a permanent ramp into the pool, as well as a chair lift at each facility.

Q. Do you have a viewing area?
A.
1. Marshall Pool has a balcony area that parents are welcome to sit in.
2. Firstenburg has a lobby area for viewing.
3. Propstra Pool has a lobby area for viewing.
4. Parsley Pool has a lobby area for viewing.

Q. Are there lockers available?
A. Yes, Marshall Pool has coin-operated; .25 cents for the small locker and .50 cents for a large locker.

Q. Are the Aqua Trim classes co-ed?
A. Yes

Q. What is the difference between Public Swim & Family Swims? What is the difference between different exercise classes?
A. For a description of all programmed activities on both the east and west sides of Vancouver, please visit the Aquatics sections in the Recreation Catalog.


 

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Winter's not an excuse to stop recreating, socializing, and being fit! See the exciting selection of winter activities December 1st. Registration starts December 4th for city residents.
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