Oxford Aquatic Center

• All guests must pay the Daily Admission fee or have a 2026 season pass to enter the facility.
• All guests are encouraged to shower prior to swimming.
• Re-entry the same day is permitted; guests must get a re-entry stamp before leaving the front gate to re-enter.
• Appropriate swimming attire is required when entering the water areas. No street clothes, cut-offs, gym shorts or undergarments can be worn in the water. All guests must wear swimwear that adequately covers below their waist.
• Children 13 years and under must be directly supervised by an individual at least 18 years or older at all times at the Aquatic Center. Children 13 years and under may not enter the facility alone and may never be left alone at the facility.
• Children who are not toilet-trained must wear swim pants or swim diapers, as well as appropriate swimwear. Regular diapers are prohibited in the water. All diaper changing must occur in the restrooms. Swim diapers are available for purchase at the admissions gate.
• Animals are not permitted inside the facility gates.
• Food/Beverage Policies:
  • No outside food, drinks, glass or hard coolers. Water and snacks are permitted in a lunch box size cooler.
  • No food or drinks permitted in the water or on turf areas.
• Firearms and other weapons of any type are not permitted.
• No alcoholic beverages or illegal substances permitted. Guests under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be allowed to enter the facility. Guests caught with alcohol or illegal substances will be asked to leave and subject to suspension or banishment from the facility.
• Use of tobacco products, smoking and vaping of any kind are all prohibited anywhere at the Oxford Aquatic Center.
• Bluetooth speakers or other similar music devices are not permitted.
• Aquatic Center staff is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• Management on duty has complete authority on facility usage and rule enforcement.

• No jogging or running in the pool deck area.
• Aquatic Center staff will follow CDC guidelines in response to any bodily fluid incidents, including fecal incidents, which may include pool closures.
• Safety Breaks (Adult Swim) are called 15 minutes before each hour. Only adults ages 18+ are permitted to swim during this time. Children age 3 and under can be with an adult but in arm’s length at all times. Youth ages 4-17 must be completely out of water. The kiddie pool is closed during this time.
• Please do not distract the lifeguards from their duties.
• Guests should only swim in water depths in which they are completely comfortable.
• Passing the swim test is required to use the diving boards or deeper water of the lap pool for those ages 14 and under. Tests will only be given during safety breaks/adult swim time. Lifeguards can ask any individual, including those who have already passed a test, to take a swim test if they feel their swimming capabilities are not suitable for deeper water.
• Balls and other toys designed for aquatic use are permitted; however, Aquatic Center staff may ask guests at any time not to use them due to crowd size, safety or other reasons.
• Snorkels, swim flippers and mermaid tails are not permitted.
• Guests with open wounds, sores, skin infections or diarrhea will not be allowed in the pool.
• No horseplay, dunking, throwing people or riding on shoulders in pool area.
• No flips or dives permitted from the side of the pool or pool deck.
• “Breath holding” games are not permitted.
• Foul language, inappropriate clothing or display of offensive behavior is not permitted.
• All floatation devices and lifejackets must be US Coast Guard approved and appropriately marked as such to be permitted for use at the aquatic center.
• Life jackets are available at the facility for guests to use at no cost.

• All riders must be at least 48” tall.
• Maximum rider weight is 300 pounds.
• Non-swimmers are not permitted.
• No tubes, mats, or life jackets are permitted on the waterslide.

• Minimum rider height is 30”. Adults are permitted and encouraged when accompanying a child.
• Maximum rider weight: Single Rider–250 lbs.; Double Rider–450 lbs.
• All riders must slide feet first with arms and hands inside the waterslide. Do not propel yourself onto the slide.
• Wait until landing area is clear before going down the slide.

• Guests aged 14 and under must pass the swim test and receive a wristband before using the diving boards.
• One diver on the board at a time.
• No running on boards; no jumping or diving from the side of the boards
• No flotation devices, pool noodles or goggles permitted on diving boards.
• Only one bounce is permitted.
• You must jump off facing forward. 

• Play unit waterslides are intended for children.
• Children must be directly supervised by an adult at all times.
• No running on or around the play unit.

• This area is available for children 3 years of age and younger.
• Children must be accompanied in the water by an adult at all times.
• Kiddie Pool must be cleared at Adult Swim      

• Pool noodles are permitted for flotation only, not for hitting or blowing water.
• US Coast Guard-approved life jackets are permitted.
•  No jumping from the pool deck into the lazy river. Use designated entry points and/or ladders only.

• Lockers are available to guests. Guests using the lockers for the day must empty out all contents at the end of the day.
• Guests interested in using a locker for the season may rent the locker and keep their items in the locker for the entire season. Must provide your own lock.
• Oxford Aquatic Center is not responsible for lost or stolen items from lockers.

Any guest abusing the rules and guidelines of the OAC is subject to disciplinary action.  Rules are posted at the facility and copies available at the admissions gate.

• 1^st offense – verbal warning/conversation
• 2^nd offense – timeout; for minors, management will be in contact with parent or guardian
• 3^rd offense – ejection/suspension; length of ejection/suspension to be determined by pool management.

*Staff has the right to immediately eject a guest and/or contact law enforcement based on the severity of an incident.

• Staff will blow their whistles if thunder is heard or lighting is seen.
• All guests must exit the water as quickly and safely as possible. There is a 30-minute wait before re-entering the water. The 30 minutes will start over from each thunder or lightning occurrence.
• Aquatic Center may close for the day or reminder of the day if inclement weather is forecasted.
• Based on air temperature, wind chill or other weather-related factors, staff may elect to not open the facility or to close for the remainder of the day.
• Rain check policy: Guests should always keep a copy of their receipt from entry. If OAC closes due to weather or any other reason, and a guest has been at the facility for less than 3 hours, the guest must bring their receipt to the admissions gate prior to leaving for the day and get their receipt stamped for future use.
• Aquatic Center staff make the final call on all issues regarding inclement weather