The lifeguards and staff are employed to help keep you safe and enjoy your experience at Rutherford Pool.  Please listen to staff, follow the rules and remember this is a family friendly place.  

Please keep these following rules and guidelines in mind while you are visiting:

RUTHERFORD POOL RULES

• Lifeguard has full authority.

• Shower before entering the pool.

• Horseplay, such as running, splashing, shoving, dunking, chicken fighting and public displays of affection is not allowed.

• Children must pass the swim test to go past their shoulders. Children who can not swim should be within arms reach of their adult.

• Proper swimming attire is required. No street clothes or underwear in the pool. Diapers must be covered.

• Do not sit or hang on the lap lanes, ropes or separation walls.

• Only adults may use snorkels.

• Food and drinks in designated areas only.

• Glass or other breakable containers and hazardous objects are prohibited in the pool area.

• Consumption of alcohol and/or drugs is prohibited.  This includes any time of smoking or smoking devices.

• Do not enter the pool if you have an infectious or contagious disease.

• Do not spit in the pool, gutter or grass area.

• One adult per one child in the deep end unless the youth has passed the swim test.

• Three sharp whistle blows: VACATE THE POOL IMMEDIATELY.

• SWIM ONLY WHEN LIFEGUARD IS ON DUTY

   HOW FAR IS A MILE IN THE POOL

  1 LAND MILE = 72 LENGTHS (ONE DIRECTION)

  or 36  LAPS ( DOWN AND BACK)

  1 POOL RACE MILE = 66 LENGTHS (ONE DIRECTION)

  or 33 LAPS (DOWN AND BACK)

  THIS IS A 25 YARD POOL