Fred Endert Municipal Pool FAQs
A: Swimsuits are required. Please do not wear t-shirts or cut-offs or denim jean shorts. We do not allow cotton material in the pool.
A: Yes! StarBabies and Tots focuses on teaching water skills to children who are not ready to be independent in the water and water safety skills to caregivers.
A: 10 & under must be accompanied by an adult in the facility. 10 & under must be able to pass a swim test to be in the pool without an adult.
A: Children 10 & under must be able to pass a swim test to be in the pool without an adult.
A: Children over 10 years old.
A: Due to facility safety precautions riding the slide with your child is not permitted.
A: Swimmers under the age of 14 or any swimmer that a lifeguard has concerns about their swimming ability, may be asked to participate in our facility swim test when swimming in water deeper than chest level. Testing includes treading water or floating on your back for 15 seconds. Swimming on top of the water (over arm or strong doggy paddle!) the width and back of the pool with consistent forward progression.
A: Please see our Fred Endert Municipal Pool side menu to view the current pool temperature!
A: Available at the Fred Endert Pool for in-person sign ups or on our online catalog: https://secure.rec1.com/CA/crescent-city-ca/catalog for programs, passes, lessons and more!
A: Activity prices will be available on the pool schedule.
A: Only if you are going to be in the pool area, payment is not required if you are going to be sitting in the bleachers.
A: Unfortunately mermaid fins are not permitted at our facility. For additional information, please contact the Aquatics Supervisor.
A: Outside food and drinks, the exception being water, are not allowed in the pool area. We do offer a selection of snacks and beverages inside the facility.
A: 71 Laps when swimming the length of the pool
A: 126 laps when swimming the width of the pool
A: 14 yards in width and 25 yards in length.
A: The Fred Endert Municipal Pool is measured in yards. It is a 25 yard pool in length.
A: Parties are allowed during recreation swim only and we request that if you are going to have more than 10 swimmers that you call ahead so we can schedule appropriately. Please decide how you will be paying for your swimmers ahead of time.
A: If you would like to give feedback about your particular experience please contact the Aquatics Supervisor Alissa Garcia via email agarcia@crescentcity.org or call the pool phone 707-464-9503.
A: Our pool depth does not meet the current California Building code requirements for a 1 meter diving board. We are sad to say that we had to remove it. We are looking to replace it with something FUN! (coming soon)
A: While swimming in the water it is not recommended that patrons use their facemasks due to facility safety precautions. If you are in a program where your airway will be mostly out of the water we do ask that you wear a cloth facemask to help keep yourself and others as safe as possible in closed areas of the facility such as the locker rooms if you are unvaccinated.
A: Per the CDC
There is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can spread directly to humans from water in pools, hot tubs or spas, or water play areas.
Proper operation, maintenance, and disinfection (for example, with chlorine or bromine) of pools, hot tubs or spas, and water playgrounds should kill the virus that causes COVID-19. For more information please view the link below.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/parks-rec/aquatic-venues.html#:~:text=There%20is%20no%20evidence%20that,actions%20to%20protect%20yourself.
A: To allow our staff to properly sanitize the facility.