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Franklin Family Aquatic Center


OPENS FOR THE SEASON: Friday, May 23 @ 11am

Franklin Family Aquatic Center 2025 hours:
May 23 - August 5
11am to 6pm

August 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, Labor Day
11am to 6pm, Saturday & Sunday
*Contingent on adequate staffing levels

Summer Pool Pass includes access to the Franklin Family Aquatic Center from Opening Day until closing day.  As an extra bonus, summer pool pass holders also can enter the facility 15 minutes prior to opening (10:45am) to have early access to pool lounge chairs and prime shade spots!

Summer Pool Pass - $75/person. Click HERE to purchase
Family Summer Pool Pass- $180 (good for up to 4 family members). Click HERE to purchase

Splash Cards
10-visit Splash Cards are available for $50

Daily Admission Prices
Infant (0-2)        $2 *Includes FREE swim diaper
Youth (3-17)      $6
Adult (18-64)     $7
Senior (65+)      $5
Military              $5
Group (20+)      $5
4-6 pm Twilight  $2


BOOK YOUR BIRTHDAY PARTY HERE!


WEATHER CLOSING POLICY
Once guests pay and enter the facility, no refunds will be issued.  In the event of adverse weather conditions, Franklin Family Aquatic Center will close and remain closed for one-half hour after the adverse weather conditions pass, per Indiana code.  Air temperatures below 68 degrees or consistent rainy conditions will result in the facility being closed for the day.  

DELAYED OPENINGS
Inclement weather at 11am - Open at 1pm
Inclement weather at 1pm - Open at 3pm
Inclement weather at 3pm - Closed for the day
*After-hours private pool rentals - a decision will be made by 4pm

HEAVY RAIN, HAIL or HIGH WIND
The pool & deck will be cleared and all patrons will be moved into the bathhouse until the inclement weather has cleared and the area is safe to enter again.
 
THUNDER
When thunder is heard, the pools & water slide will be shut down and will not reopen until no thunder is heard for a 30-minute period.
 
LIGHTNING & STORMS
The pool and deck area will be cleared and all patrons will be moved into the bathhouse until the inclement weather has cleared, no thunder has been heard and no lightning spotted for a 30-minute period. 
 
TORNADO
The pool & deck will be cleared and all patrons will be moved into the bathhouse until the inclement weather has cleared and the area is safe to enter again.  Everyone should stay away from all doors and all patrons should sit against the wall and cover their heads with their hands.  Everyone must stay in the bathhouse until the all-clear siren sounds.

Pool Safety & Sanitation Guidelines
  1. Anyone who has been sick or has had diarrhea in the past two (2) weeks shall not use the pool facility.
  2. Anyone who has an area of exposed sub epidermal tissue, open blisters, cuts, etc., is advised not to use the pool.
  3. All persons shall take a cleansing shower before entering the pool. Swimmers leaving the pool to use the restroom shall take another cleansing shower before returning to the pool.
  4. Spitting, spouting of water, blowing the nose or similar behavior in the pool is prohibited.
  5. No running or horseplay is permitted in the pool area.
  6. Street clothes are not allowed in the pool.
  7. All diaper-aged children shall use plastic pants with tight-fitting elastic at the legs and waist, or swim diapers.
  8. Do not change diapers at poolside.
  9. Swimmers 11 & under must be accompanied by a responsible swimmer 16 or over, at all times.
  10. Warning: Water depth at the slide plunge area is 4 feet.

POOL RULES
  1. Swimmers ages 11 & under are not allowed to enter to remain in the facility unless accompanied in the water by a person at least 16 years of age who knows how to swim.
  2. Showers are required for all patrons by the State Board of Health.
  3. All patrons must have proper swimsuits.  Articles of clothing such as cut-off jeans, jean shorts and T-shirts are not acceptable for swimming.
  4. Smoking is prohibited inside the pool facility.  Drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, E-cigarettes are not permitted inside the facility.  Individuals who appear to be intoxicated will be reported to the Franklin Police Department.
  5. No outside coolers are permitted in the facility.  You may leave a cooler in the guest services area and exit to picnic in our picnic area next to the facility. 
  6. No food, drink or chewing gum will be allowed in the pool area or dressing rooms.  Alcohol is not permitted in the facility.  Persons under the influence of alcohol or exhibiting erratic behavior will not be permitted in the facility.
  7. No glass bottles allowed in the bathhouse or on the pool deck.
  8. No running, pushing, spitting or dunking in or around the pool area is permitted.  No horseplay. 
  9. Street shoes are not allowed on the pool deck.
  10. Persons with open or infectious sores will not be permitted in the pool.
  11. No profanity is allowed in the pool, deck area or bathhouse.
  12. Removed all jewelry, street clothing, etc. and secure them in a locker before entering the water.  Franklin Parks is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
  13. Toys, equipment and floatation devices are subject to the approval of pool management.  Floatation devices such as water wings, noodles and rafts will not be permitted.  Only Coast Guard Approved life jacket are allowed and are provided free of charge to our patrons.
  14. No diving anywhere in the facility except the diving board area.
  15. Lifeguards have the authority to enforce the pool rules as well as to stop any other activity that they feel could develop into a problem or safety hazard.
 
Diving Board Rules
  1. Only one person is allowed on the board at a time and one bounce per dive.
  2. All divers must go straight off the end of the board using only one bounce.
  3. Divers must swim directly to an exit point before the next diver enters the water.
  4. Swimmers must stay on the pool deck until the diver has entered the water.
  5. No dives coming toward the board.  The lifeguards may prohibit dives which he/she feels may perceive to be dangerous or inappropriate and enforce these and other pool rules.
 
Water Slide Rules
  1. One person at a time is permitted down the water slide.
  2. Sliders must be in a sitting position or on the back—feet first at all times.
  3. All swimmers must follow the lifeguard’s directions at all times—only go when told to do so.
  4. No one under 48 inches in height or non-swimmers are permitted to use the water slide.
  5. No adults will be allowed to ride with a child down the water slide.
  6. No life jackets will permitted on the water slide.
  7. Maximum operational load: 1 person, 300 lbs.
  8. Swimwear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets or metal ornamentation are not permitted.




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