Rec Pool

In order to use the Rec pool everyone visiting will need to have a membership.  There are daily memberships available for purchase upon arrival at the CRWC.  Please note a photo ID is required for anyone 14 and older wishing to enter the facility. 

• Depth: 0 to 8 feet
• Pool Temp: 84 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit
• Spa Temp: 101 degrees Fahrenheit
• Open Rec. Format: Open Swim 
• Features:
  • Spa
  • Current Channel
  • Vortex
  • Zero depth entry 
  • Water play features
  • Bouldering wall
  • 20-yard lap lanes
  • Basketball hoop

• A Recreational Services lifeguard must be present before entering the water.
• If you are planning to bring a group of 20 or more, you must contact the Aquatics department at 319-384-3439 two weeks prior.
• Emergency Signal— three whistle blasts. Exit the pool immediately.
• No diving anywhere in the rec pool.
• Proficient swimming ability is required in deep water areas.
• Only U.S. Coast Guard approved floatation devices or those provided by Recreational Services may be used.
• Proper swimwear is required.
• Infants and toddlers who are not toilet-trained must wear swim diapers.
• Responsible supervising adult must be within arms-reach of non-swimmers.
• Activity deemed unsafe by the lifeguard will be prohibited.
• No running on the deck.
• Do not enter the pool if you have a communicable disease or an open wound.
• Shower before entering the pool and after use of restroom facilities.
• Glass containers are prohibited in the pool area.
• Do not bring food, drink, gum, alcohol, or tobacco products into the pool.
• Swimming or diving instruction may be provided solely by Recreational Services aquatics staff or approved groups.

• Proficient swimming ability is required to use bouldering wall. 
• No swimming or diving in the bouldering wall area. 
• No horseplay on or around the bouldering wall.
• Patrons are prohibited from climbing on top of the bouldering wall. 
• Activity deemed unsafe by the lifeguard will be prohibited. 
• All general pool rules and rec pool rules apply. 

• Children shall be accompanied by an adult (persons under 14 years of age must be accompanied by a supervising adult). 
• Persons with a medical condition, including pregnancy, should not use the spa without first consulting with a physician. 
• Anyone having a contagious disease shall not use the spa. 
• Persons shall not use the spa immediately following exercise or while under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, or other drugs. 
• Persons shall not use the spa alone or without supervision. 
• Persons shall not use the spa longer than ten minutes. 
• No one shall dive or jump into the spa. 
• Do not bring reading materials or toys into the spa. 
• All general pool rules and rec pool rules apply. 

Appropriate swimwear is required at all times in all Recreational Services aquatic facilities.

Acceptable

• Standard swimwear: 
  •  Swim trunks, bathing suits, competitive suits, body suits, rash guards and scuba suits.
• Appropriate coverage:
  •  Females: covering breasts, buttocks, genitals and pubic regions.
  •  Males: covering buttocks, genitals, and pubic regions.
• All swimwear must be dual lined material with inner liner.

Unacceptable

• Items that are not considered swimwear:
  • Compression shorts, sports bras, Under Armour, athletic shorts, thongs, cotton clothing, cut-off jeans or shorts.
• Inappropriate coverage of body parts as deemed so by our aquatic staff.
• Worn out materials/transparent materials.

For infants and children:

• Infants and children that are not toilet trained must wear swim diapers.
• Infants and children in swim diapers must have a swimsuit over the diaper at all times.