Pool Facts
Average water temperature 84 degrees F.
Pool Length 25 yards; 71 lengths = 1 mile
Pool Depth 5 feet
No diving is allowed in our pool due to depth
Depth in Mushroom Area 2 - 3 1/2 feet
Shower is required before entering pool
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Children
age 5 and under must have an adult in the
water with them. Playing with your child in the pool
will be a memory they will always cherish.The YMCA offers swim lessons for the very young through
the active older years! (ages 6months to 100)
Slide
Children love our swirling pool slide tunnel.
Bring your family and friends and see why
the YMCA of the Northwoods' pool and
whirlpool are so popular!
Slide Hours
Friday 5:30-7:30PM
Saturday 1:00-3:00PM
Sunday 1:00-3:00PM
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Pool Rules and Expectations
Lifeguards have to watch all swimmers not just younger swimmers. Children under 10 should be under adult supervision
Feet first jumping is allowed from the 5 ft. deep end only, no flips, twists, or dives.
All swimmers should wear appropriate swim suits, no cut-offs or street clothes.
Be Caring
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Always walk, the deck can get slippery.
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No dunking, pushing, throwing, chicken fights or other potentially dangerous rough play allowed.
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Non-swimmers should stay in the shallow end unless they are with a responsible adult.
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Lifeguards have to watch all swimmers not just younger swimmers. Children under 10 should be under adult supervision
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Feet first jumping is allowed from the 5 ft. deep end only, no flips, twists, or dives.
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All swimmers should wear appropriate swim suits, no cut-offs or street clothes.
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Leave personal toys and flotation devices at home, we provide appropriate toys and flotation devices.
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Put away all equipment or toys used.
Be Respectful
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Follow the pool schedule and enter during designated times.
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Share lap lanes if necessary.
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Stay in designated lanes when lap swimming during class times.
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Lap lanes should be used for lap swimming, no playing.
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Toys and equipment should be used properly.
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Keep conversations to appropriate levels and topics.
Be Honest
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Lap swims are for adults and kids swimming laps. When doing your own exercise program
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Open swims are open to any activities, including jumping and playing and may be very noisy
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Swimmers must stay in lap lanes during water exercise classes
Aquatic Severe Weather Policy
Weather is a concern in the everyday operations of the Y pool. When severe weather is expected in the area all Y staff will keep an eye out for lightning. When lightning is spotted from the Y in any direction, the lifeguards shall clear the pool area and lock the pool doors. Neither patrons nor lifeguards will be allowed in the pool area until the storm passes and/or the lifeguards determine the lightning has ended and it is safe to reenter the pool.
Lightning Strikes = 20 minutes of pool closure.
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Whirlpool Facts
Maintenance Schedule - Whirlpool is drained and refilled on the 1st and 15th of each month.
Average water temperature:
100 degrees F
Adults age 18 and older may
use the whirlpool
Shower is required before
entering whirlpool.
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Sauna Facts
Average temperature:
160 degrees F
Adults age 18 and older may
use the sauna.
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