Rules & Regulations
Aquatics Facility Rules
All Rules and Regulations set by the Farmers Branch Aquatics Center must be observed at all times. The City of Farmers Branch has the right to amend or change rules set forth as needed.
Below are general rules of the Farmers Branch Aquatics Center, for Frog Pond and Margaret Young Natatorium
Inclement Weather
The Frog Pond
If the Frog Pond closes due to inclement weather, you may keep your receipt and wristband if you paid for a daily pass, and you may re-enter when the facility re-opens on the same day. If we hear thunder or see lightning, the Frog Pond pool areas are cleared for 30 minutes or the duration of the inclement weather. All guests will be asked to exit the Frog Pond.
Weather Hotline
972-919-8721
Facility Rules
Below are the general rules of the Farmers Branch Aquatics Center for Frog Pond or Margaret Young Natatorium. Remember to obey Lifeguards at all times.
- Ratio of adult to child swimmers (adult:child) shall not exceed the following:
- Age 6 and under* 1:3
- Age 7 and older 1:10
- *Adult Supervisors must be within arm's reach of the children and must be in the water with them.
- Guests may only attend during public swim hours.
- Proper swim attire is required.
- Admission to the pool may be denied for any of the following reasons:
- When it is apparent the guest cannot physically or mentally care for him/herself while at the facility
- The guest is not accompanied by a responsible person at least 16 years of age and is under 12 years of age
- The guest is intoxicated or under the influence of drugs
- Guest doesn't have proper swim attire
- Guest has evidence of contagious disease and/or open wounds, including sun blisters
- Children who are not potty trained are required to wear a swim diaper while in the pool. Children are still required to wear appropriate swim attire over the swim diaper.
- Outside coaching or private lessons are not allowed.
- Abusive or profane language will not be tolerated.
- Portable speakers are not allowed.
- Vaping, smoking, alcohol, drugs, weapons and gambling are not permitted on the complex.
- There will be no running, rough play or fighting on the deck or in the water. Dunking, riding shoulders, etc. are not allowed. Guests are not allowed to throw other guests into or across the water. Diving off the shoulders or hands of other guests is not permitted.
- No decorations are allowed for parties not booked with us.
- Glass containers are not permitted.
- The use of the BBQ grill in the pavilion area is not allowed during open swim.
- Public display of affection is prohibited.
- Actions deemed unsafe by the lifeguards are prohibited.
- Swimmers must stay off lane ropes, safety lines and guard chairs.
- No diving in any pools.
- Only U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets are permitted in the pool. The Coast Guard label must be presented to staff. Any other type of flotation device is prohibited. Only FBAC inner tubes will be permitted in the Lazy River. Anyone using a life jacket requires adult supervision in the water, regardless of age. Life jackets are available if needed.
- Loitering is not permitted.
- Only FBAC inner tubes are permitted in the Lazy River.
- Only employees are permitted in the lifeguard and staff offices, concession stand, ticket booth, filter areas, mechanical rooms, storage and anywhere else deemed inappropriate by management.
- Guests are not to use the office phone. A phone is available in the Natatorium lobby or the lifeguard break room. Guests may use the office phone under supervision for a limited time.
- Service animals are allowed in the facility. Animals are not permitted in the water.
- Toys will not be permitted in the Frog Pond at any time, and water toys are allowed in the Natatorium at the staff's discretion.
- Prolonged underwater swimming or breath-holding is prohibited.
- Clothing with offensive wording or symbols is not permitted and is at the discretion of management.
- The manager on duty has the authorization to request a guest to shower before entering the aquatics facility.
- Per City ordinance, managers on duty may eject or suspend a person from the aquatics facility for violation of pool rules, not following staff instructions, staff harassment, or any other act deemed detrimental to the safe and orderly operation of the Aquatics Facility. In the case of serious misconduct, police personnel will be dispatched. In cases involving children, parents will be notified, and in some cases, police personnel will be called.
Not Permitted
The following items are not permitted at the Farmers Branch Aquatics Center to ensure all guests have a safe and fun time! This includes but is not limited to:
- Water wings, arm floaties and personal pool floats are not permitted. Only U.S. Coast Guard-approved flotation devices are permitted. Life jackets and puddle jumpers are available for use
- Free-standing umbrellas, pop-up tents, chairs and tables are not permitted inside the Frog Pond
- Outside toys are prohibited in the Frog Pond, and water toys are limited to open swim only in the Natatorium. Please see the front desk for approved water toys
- Tobacco, including electronic smoking devices
- Glass containers
- Knives
- Alcohol - if we find outside alcohol in your bag or cooler you may be asked to leave the facility immediately
- Non-factory-sealed beverage containers
- BBQ grills
- Outside portable chairs
- Outside portable speakers
- Drugs
- Weapons
- Gambling
Age Requirements
Children 12 years of age and younger
Children 12 years of age and younger must be accompanied by a responsible person at least 16 years of age and remain on the facility premises.
Children Six years of age and younger
Children six years of age and younger are required to have a responsible person at least 16 years of age in the water with them, in appropriate swim attire, within arm's reach at all times.
Children Two years of age and younger
Children two years of age and younger are allowed in free of admission with a responsible person at least 16 years of age.
Height Requirements
| 30-ft Slide Tower | Activity Pool​ |
|---|---|
| 40" | 36" |
Swim Attire Requirements
Below are the swim attire rules of the Farmers Branch Aquatics Center; for Frog Pond or Margaret Young Natatorium-specific swim attire requirements, please see the front desk or ticket booth (summer months only). When purchasing, please confirm that the item is specifically made for swimming in swimming pools.
- All persons swimming in the pool must have proper swim attire. This includes no bras, zippered shorts, or denim. T-shirts may be worn over a bathing suit. Spectators may accompany a swimming-attired person into the pool area, provided the spectator remains near the swimmer.
- All infants and toddlers that require a diaper must wear swim diapers and proper swimwear.
- The following attire is not allowed in the pool at the Farmers Branch Aquatics Center:
- Jean shorts.
- Cargo shorts
- Any white see-through clothing
- Underwear and undergarments are not allowed to be worn under swimsuits.
- Socks
Why Do We Require Proper Swimwear?
- Street clothes, especially cotton, can transport airborne and waterborne contaminants into the pool.
- Lycra and nylon are the best non-absorbent materials for swimming and are the best fabrics for proper swim attire.
- Other absorbent materials, such as cotton, can break down in the water, causing fibers to clog the filter.
- Any "colored" material, unless specifically made for swimming, can bleed into the pool, affecting water chemistry and balance.
- Cotton and similar materials can absorb the chemicals in the water, causing the water to become less effective at maintaining the proper chemical balance or cloud the water.