Summit County's big town rec center, with four pools, two water slides, a gym, an indoor track and a hot tub. Every guest checks in at the front desk, and children 6 and under need a paying, participating adult 16 or older.
Know before you go. The rec center doesn't list sensory supports. Here's what it does say about the pools, supervision and the rules.
Hours
Winter hours, through May 31: Monday to Friday 5:30 am to 9 pm (pool 6 am to 8:30 pm), Saturday 7 am to 9 pm (pool 7 am to 8:30 pm), Sunday 8 am to 9 pm (pool 8 am to 8:30 pm). Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day (Dec. 25); Christmas Eve 5:30 am to 4 pm (pool 6 am to 3:30 pm); New Year's Eve 5:30 am to 6 pm (pool 6 am to 5:30 pm); New Year's Day, Easter and Memorial Day 10 am to 6 pm (pool 10 am to 5:30 pm).
Stay close“Anyone wearing a personal flotation device must have an adult within arm’s reach at all times.” “Young children may be required to complete a swim test before entering the deep pool.” “Life jackets are available for use.”
“With four pools, two water slides, a spacious gym, an indoor track, cardio and weight rooms, as well as a hot tub, sauna, and steam room”
“Children ages 6 and older must use gender specific locker room or family room.”
The code of conduct lists “excessive noise and odors” among violations and asks for “a non-threatening, pleasant atmosphere.”
“The pool closes ½ hour earlier than the facility to allow our guests ample time to shower and exit the facility prior to closing time.”
Where a child can go alone, and where a grown-up has to come too, changes with age.
Food, gum and drinks other than water aren't allowed in the pool areas; food and drink are allowed in the lobby, the outdoor pool deck and the multipurpose room.
Children 4 and younger from more than one household need one adult for every 3 kids.
Children ages 7 to 11 can use the pool and gym on their own; the track and hot tub need a supervising, participating, paying guest 16 or older. Guests must be at least 15 to use the sauna or steam room.
Children who wear diapers must wear swim diapers or plastic pants with tight-fitting elastic legs.
Lockers are self-lock: buy a lock at the front desk or bring your own. Photos and video are not allowed in the locker rooms.
Kid's Korner (6 months to 6 years, while parents use the center) is open Monday to Friday 8:30 to 11:30 am, Monday to Thursday 4:15 to 7:15 pm and Saturday 9 to 11:30 am. It needs no reservation, is limited to two hours per child per day, and is paid by the hour.
Babies in strollers and backpacks are allowed only on the indoor track and in public areas like the lobby and multipurpose room.
