Riverfront Community Center Pool Open Swim

The Riverfront Community Center is available for open swim when Wollman Aquatic Center is closed.  Stop at the front desk to pay the cashier and sign in, then join the fun on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.  Please review regulations below. 

Open Swim Schedule (not during summer months)

• Friday - 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday - 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Sunday - 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Open Swim Regulations

• Swimmers under 54" tall must be accompanied by an adult (18 or older) in the water at all times or be able to pass a swim test. 
• No flotation devices of any kind are allowed in the water (see information below).
• Children under age 10 must be accompanied and directly supervised by a parent or adult guardian.
• Proper swim attire is required - no thongs, cut-offs, “sagging”, or suits with belts, buckles, rivets, etc
• Swim diapers are mandatory for all non-toilet-trained swimmers.
• Showers are required before entering the swimming pool.
• No dunking, running, or horseplay.
• Improper conduct or profane language will not be tolerated.
• No swinging on railings.
• No hanging on ropes or lap lanes
• No diving except off the diving board.
• All food and drink must remain upstairs, no glass containers, no gum, no tobacco/vape products.
• Persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol are prohibited from entering the pool area.
• Persons with communicable diseases, rashes, and skin, ear, or eye infections are not allowed in the water.
• No animals, except for service dogs for the handicapped, are allowed in the pool area.
• Leavenworth Parks and Recreation are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• Lifeguards have the authority to enforce other rules as needed
• Management reserves the right to refuse admittance to or eject from the premises any person failing to comply with these and other posted health and safety regulations.

Inclement Weather/Lightning Policy

Lightning’s behavior is random and unpredictable. Preparedness and quick response are the best defenses towards a lightning hazard.

Swimming pools, both indoor and outdoor pools, are connected to a much larger surface area via underground water pipes, gas lines, electric and telephone wiring, etc.A lightning strike in one place to this metallic network may induce shocks elsewhere.When a body is in free floating water, it is not part of any circuit path and cannot receive shocks.When a body in water is in contact with a circuit path, it will conduct current.This includes feet on the floor, touching the sides of the pool, touching ladders, underwater lights, railings, etc.Persons not in the water but inside the pool building may also become victims.Wet floors at pool facilities are very good conductors.

At the first signs of thunder or lightning, all pool activities will be suspended (including showers) until 30 minutes after the last observed thunder or lightning.Patrons should leave the pool and the surrounding area and seek shelter inside the main building.

No Flotation Devices Allowed 

Approved flotation devices are allowed for handicapped persons only.  A child has difficulty floating in a safe position because of the distribution of body weight and because a child tends to panic when suddenly in an unfamiliar environment.  The violent movement of the arms and legs in an attempt to "climb out" of the water tends to nullify the stability of the flotation device.  An approved device will keep a child afloat, but not always in a face up position.  In addition, some children develop a strong dependency on the device.  This dependence creates a false sense of security and delays the development of personal swimming competencies.  Parents should note that flotation devices are not substitutes for adult supervision.  The best way to keep your child safe in the water is with "hands on" the child.