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Livingston Pool

The Pools are currently closed:

Please check back for the 2012 opening dates.

 

Facility and Location Afternoon Session Evening Session Restrictions Last Day 2011
Dupont Pool - 207 Mason St.
1PM - 3PM
3PM - 4:45PM
6PM - 7PM
7PM - 7:45PM
Residents Only
Open Swim
Saturday,  August 13
Hunt Pool - 297 Maple St.
1PM - 3PM
3PM - 4:45PM
6PM - 7PM
7PM - 7:45PM
Residents Only
Open Swim
Friday, August 19
Livingston Pool - 300 D.W. Highway
1PM - 3PM
3PM - 4:45PM
6PM - 7PM
7PM - 7:45PM
Residents Only
Open Swim
Wednesday, August 24
Raco Theodore Pool - 66 Head St.
1PM - 3PM
3PM - 4:45PM
6PM - 7PM
7PM - 7:45PM
Residents Only
Open Swim
Sunday, August 21

 

Crystal Lake - 679 Bodwell Rd.
10AM - 4PM
4PM - 7PM
Residents Only
Open Swim
Thursday, August 18

To ensure public safety, this schedule remains contingent upon lifeguard staff availability and weather conditions.

Livingston Pool Lap Swim

Adult Lap Swim Monday - Friday, 12:00 - 12:45pm, starting July 4, 2011.

Raco Theodore Pool

Raco Theodore Pool will close to the public during private swim meets during the summer.  Click here for a schedule of meets.

Rules & Regulations Swimwear Policy
  • SHOWERS MUST BE TAKEN
  • BATHERS MUST WEAR SWIMSUITS
  • NO RUNNING, PUSHING OR HORSEPLAY
  • NO SITTING OR HANGING ON FLOAT LINES
  • NO UNDERWATER DISTANCE SWIMMING
  • NO FLOATING AIDS, MASKS, FINS OR SNORKLES
  • NO CANNONBALLS, CAN-OPENERS, ETC.
  • NO DIVING
  • NO PETS IN THE POOL AREA AT ANYTIME
  • NO BIKES OR SKATEBOARDS IN POOL AREA
  • NO DIAPERS (SWIM DIAPERS PERMITTED)
  • NO BOTTLES (PLASIC OR GLASS)
  • NO T-SHIRTS OR SHORTS MAY BE WORN IN THE POOL
  • NO SMOKING OR FOOD IN POOL AREA
  • NON-SWIMMERS MUST STAY IN SHALLOW WATER
  • LIFEGUARDS MUST BE OBEYED AT ALL TIMES.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN EXPULSION FROM THE FACILITY.
  • ONLY HYGIENIC ATTIRE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR SWIMMING WILL BE ALLOWED.
  • ALL SWIMWEAR SHALL NOT EXPOSE PERSONAL PARTS OF THE BODY.
  • ALL SWIMWEAR MUST HAVE A LINING ON THE INSIDE OR BE MADE OF A NYLON-LIKE MATERIAL WITHOUT METAL RIVETS.  MEN'S-STYLE SWIMWEAR SHOULD HAVE A DRAWSTRING, AND CANNOT GO BELOW THE KNEE.
  • EXERCISE CLOTHING MAY NOT BE WORN AS SWIMSUITS.  THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO GYM/ATHLETIC SHORTS, UNLINED SHORTS, SPORTS BRAS, SHELF BRA TANKS, CAMISOLES, LEOTARDS, AND OTHER WORK-OUT GEAR.
  • NO UNDERGARMETS MAY BE WORN UNDER ANY SWIMSUIT.
  • DENIM, CUT-OFFS, AND OTHER TYPES OF SHORTS ARE NOT PERMITTED.
  • T-SHIRTS AND OTHER STREET CLOTHES ARE NOT TO BE WORN IN THE WATER AT A PUBLIC BATHING PLACE.
  • CLOTH OR DISPOSABLE DIAPERS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE WATER AT A PUBLIC BATHING PLACE.  SWIM DIAPERS ARE PERMITTED.
  • ANY SWIMWEAR THAT MAY LEAD TO PERSONAL ENDANGERMET OR ENTRAPMENT WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.
  • CHILDREN REQUIRING FLOATATION ASSISTANCE MAY WEAR A COAST GUARD APPROVED SWIMSUIT.  A PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST BE IN THE WATER - SHALLOW END ONLY - WITH ANY CHILD WEARING THIS TYPE OF SUIT AT ALL TIMES.
  • LIFEGUARGS / CITY STAFF WILL HAVE FINAL JUDGEMENT IN ALL DECISIONS CONCERNING HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES REGARDING SWIMWEAR.

Public swimming facilities typically open for the swimming season after public schools are released for the summer.  The season generally closes prior to the start of the next school year. 

The American Red Cross provides swimming lessons for a fee at Livingston and Hunt Pool.  Please click here for more information on dates and sign-ups or call 603-624-4307

The four municipal pools are fully accessible to persons with disabilities.  Livinston Pool provides a zero-entry way, and Dupont Pool, Raco-Theodore Pool, and Hunt Pool are each equipped with hydraulic lifts for pool access. 

 

 

 

 

 

last changed 3/22/2012