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1. Do the pools close if it’s raining?

No, the pools do not close for rain unless it rains hard enough that the bottom of the pool cannot be seen by the lifeguard staff.

2. What is a thunder break and how long does it last?

A thunder break occurs when a staff member or guest hears thunder or sees lightning. The pool will close and reopen 30 minutes after the last thunder or lightning occurrence. If the skies are clear, the pool will reopen 15 minutes after the last occurrence.

3. Why do the pools have safety breaks?

Safety breaks allow time (10 minutes) for all children under the age of 16 to take a break from swimming. This helps to prevent fatigue and provides a break for water, food and restroom use. Due to the large number of people in the pool at Rob Fleming Aquatic Center, it is not possible to hold safety breaks.

4. May I bring a cooler or food items into the pool?

Yes, but glass containers and alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Most pools have soda and water vending machines. The Rob Fleming Aquatic Center has a concession stand run by Chick-fil-A®.

5. What do we do if we want to bring a guest?

Guests may enter the facility with either a daily pass or with a punch card. A daily pass can be purchased at the front desk with cash or check. A punch card can be purchased at the front desk or at The Woodlands Recreation Center for their guests.

Resident punch cards are $30 for six punches to all Township pools except Rob Fleming Aquatic Center. Resident punch cards are $40 for six punches to the Rob Fleming Aquatic Center and non-resident Rob Fleming Aquatic Center punch cards are $55 for six punches.

6. What are the requirements for using the baby pool?

There is a height requirement for the baby pool. Any child taller than 48 inches is not allowed in the baby pool. All children 10 and under using the baby pool must be accompanied by someone 16 years of age or older.

7. Can babies wear diapers in the pool?

Yes, but only diapers designed for swimming, such as Little Swimmers®, may be worn.

8. Can my child go off the diving board with a life jacket or may I catch them?

No, the diving boards and slides can only be used by those who can swim the entire length of the pool without assistance.

9. How old must you be to come into the pool alone?

A child must be at least 11 years old to come into the pool facility without an adult. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by someone at least 16 or older.

10. Can you rent the pools out for private parties?

Yes, all 13 pools can be rented. The prices differ depending on the pool. Contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 281-210-3900 for reservations or more information. Pool rentals are available for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings.

11. Where can I purchase pool passes?

Pool passes can be purchased at all pools or at The Woodlands Recreation Center, located at 5310 Research Forest Drive. The Woodlands Recreation Center is located in Bear Branch Park off of Research Forest Drive, just north of Gosling Road.

Please note that if you are purchasing a pool pass for the first time, or you are renewing but have lost your pool pass cards, you will have to go to The Woodlands Recreation Center to get your new pool pass printed. The pools cannot accept cash for season pool passes, but can accept check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.

12. Can you leave the pool and return the same day or leave one pool and go to another with a daily pass?

Yes, a daily pass is good for the entire day and can be used at any pool location on the day of purchase except for the Rob Fleming Aquatic Center.

13. If I don’t plan on swimming and am only watching others in my group, do I have to pay to enter the pool area?

Yes, everyone who enters the pool area must pay the daily fee or have a valid season pass.

14. Do you take credit cards for daily fees?

No, only cash and check are accepted for daily fees.

15. How many lifeguards do you have?

The Woodlands employs over 300 lifeguards each summer. Most pools have four lifeguards on duty at a time, while our larger pools have anywhere from eight to 20 lifeguards on duty to ensure your safety. Every lifeguard is American Red Cross certified in life guarding, first aid, CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

16. What is Splash Day?

Splash Day is our Fourth of July celebration. All the pools are free to the public on this day. Each pool has a theme and is decorated by the staff. The pools serve free refreshments until they run out and have games and activities for the children at each safety break from 12 noon - 4 p.m.

17. Is smoking permitted inside the pool facility?

No, all of our pools are smoke-free areas. Ashtrays are conveniently located at the entrance to the pool facility.

18. Do all pool facilities comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

Yes, all 13 of our facilities are ADA compliant and each pool has a portable lift, zero depth entry and hand rails for the pool entry steps.