Pool Rules

Pool ID & Registration

All residents must obtain a pool ID from the MPCA office before using the pools. Renters need additional documentation from their homeowner. Select the appropriate form below.

General Pool Rules

These rules apply to both Cimarron Parkway and Highland Knolls pools during all operating hours.

1. All residents must receive a pool ID from the office.
2. Guests must be accompanied by a registered resident and must sign in. 5 guests are allowed per family at one time.
3. Lifeguards have the responsibility for maintaining discipline and enforcing pool rules in the pool area. Lifeguards shall call infractions of rules to the attention of offending individuals. Lifeguards have the authority to deny the use of pool facilities to residents. Punishments related to violations will be addressed by the board.
4. Swimming is only allowed when there is a lifeguard on duty.
5. Mermaid fins or other devices that restrict leg movement are not allowed in the water.
6. All guests can be subject to a swim test. Guests who are unable to swim one length of the pool will not be granted access to the deep end. Please see the Child Safety Policy below.
7. Swimmers must wear proper swimsuits. Children who are not toilet trained must wear protective rubber pants, or equivalent, under their swimsuits.
8. Children under the age of fourteen (14) are not allowed in the pool unless accompanied by an adult at least eighteen (18) years of age or older.
9. The baby pool is reserved for children 42" and under. Children must be supervised by a responsible parent or adult.
10. No running or shoving allowed in the pool area.
11. No pets allowed in the pool area.
12. Anyone with open sores or wounds is prohibited from using the pool.
13. Floating devices may be allowed at the discretion of the lifeguards. No floating devices are allowed in the diving area. No large floating devices.
14. Throwing hard balls and objects is prohibited.
15. No standing or sitting on the safety rope.
16. All children under the age of eighteen (18) must vacate the pools for the last ten (10) minutes of every hour for adult swim.
17. Glass containers are not allowed in the pool area.
18. Drinking and eating are not allowed within four feet of the pool. Smoking is not allowed inside the pool area.
19. Drinking alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited except by persons of legal age. Proof of age may be required. Drunkenness and obscene language will not be tolerated.
20. Three (3) short blasts of a lifeguard's whistle requires everyone to immediately vacate the pool.
21. MPCA and pool contractor are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
22. No bicycles, skates, skateboards, or tricycles are allowed in the pool area. Bikes must be parked in the bike rack.
23. The emergency phone is not to be used for personal calls and must be turned over to the lifeguards in case of an emergency.
24. MPCA or the pool contractor may enforce other rules deemed necessary for the safety of residents and guests.
25. No parties during pool hours. The pool can be rented through the office.
26. No loitering.
27. Only lifeguards and gatekeepers are allowed at the check-in table.