Eastside Community Center Pool

• Children ages 6 and younger (and those older who cannot meet the minimum height requirement 42″), must be within arms length of an adult at all times while in the pool.
• Maximum of two children ages 6 and younger per adult.
• Children ages 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult at pool facilities.
• Children between the ages of 7-9 will be swim tested in order to swim without a parent being in the water with them.
• No diving from side of the pool in water less than ten feet (10) deep.
• Use of mask, fins, and snorkels is prohibited during recreational swims. With adult supervision (one-arm length) small flotation devices are permitted in the shallow end only.
• A cleansing shower must be taken before entering the pool.
• Participants must follow the instruction of the lifeguard at all times.
• Running, pushing, and dangerous horseplay are prohibited.
• Non-swimmers and weak swimmers may not use the deep end of the pool. Individuals may be required to pass a swimming test before being allowed into the deep end.
• Jumping backwards, back-dives, and flips are prohibited off the side of the pool.
• Food, drink, gum and tobacco are prohibited in the dressing rooms or pool.
• All accidents should be reported to the lifeguard.
• Individuals with communicable diseases are prohibited from using the pool.
• Individuals under the influence of alcohol and / or drugs are prohibited from the facilities.
• Proper swim wear required (cut-offs and jean shorts are not allowed)

Diving Rules  (where applicable)

• Check area in front of the board before diving.
• One person on the board at a time.
• One bounce on the board.
• Dive straight off the end of the board
• Attempting fancy dives without a coach or proper training is prohibited.

Lifeguards may ask swimmers of any age to take the test. All swimmers ages 6 and under must remain within arm’s reach of an adult at all times.

Swim Test includes:

• Swim length of pool using forward progress
• Float/tread water for 15 seconds
• Exit pool without assistance
• Wristband System:
  • Green Band = test passed
  • Red Band = lifejacket required

Additional testing may be required based on each facility’s unique features. Swimmers who do not pass must stay within arm’s reach of an adult or remain in the shallow end.

Parks Tacoma wants all of our guests to feel comfortable visiting our pools and other facilities. We adhere to WA State Law and we have a variety of options for changing rooms at our pools. These include our regular locker rooms, and private or family changing rooms.

Guests at our pools are most welcome in the locker room that they feel is correct for them and they will be supported by staff.

Eastside Community Center Pool has one hot tub

• Ages 18+ only.
• Hours: Open anytime the pool is open except during swim lessons.

Eastside Pool features several entry points around the pool with 5-inch steps down into the shallow end with several sets of handrails. The curbless drainage perimeter is safe to sit on for a seated transfer into the pool.

There is a floor-mounted Hoyer lift next to the pool with back/arm/leg supports.

There are two other sets of 6-inch stairs around the pool with handrails.

Adjacent to the pool are 4 self-contained, private family dressing rooms with toilets, curbless showers, and child-sized changing tables. The showers feature wall-mounted folding shower chairs, stud-mounted grab bars, handheld showerheads and seated access-access faucet controls and soap dispensers.