The following are prohibited:
- (1) Swimming outside a designated swimming area.
- (2) Swimming at other than posted hours.
- (3) Use of underwater breathing apparatus or a snorkel. With permission of the Department, this equipment may be used by an emergency or rescue unit conducting a rescue operation or training or by a diver certified by an organization approved by the Department. The list of organizations approved by the Department may be obtained from the park manager.
- (4) Possessing or using a glass or breakable container or utensil in a designated swimming area.
(5) Wearing the following:
- (i) In a designated swimming area that is a swimming pool, cut-off pants, clothing that may damage the filtration system or pool surface or clothing that may otherwise cause damage or endanger the facility or a visitor.
- (ii) In a designated swimming area that is a swimming pool, clothing that is not leak-proof, on an infant or on a child who is not toilet-trained.
- (iii) In a designated swimming area, clothing that displays lifeguard lettering or insignia.
- (6) The presence of a child under 10 years of age in a designated swimming area unless accompanied and supervised competently and effectively by a person at least 14 years of age. There may be no more than five children under the supervision of one person.
(7) Diving as follows in a designated swimming area:
- (i) Running-entry diving.
- (ii) Diving from the shoulders of another person.
- (iii) Head-first diving from poolside where the water depth is 5 feet or less.
(8) Engaging in the following activities in a designated swimming area unless permitted by posting or by an on-duty lifeguard:
- (i) Using or possessing a buoyant device. Personal flotation devices approved by the United States Coast Guard may be worn.
- (ii) Engaging in sports activities, including water polo, volleyball, disc throwing and catch.
Cross References
This section cited in 17 Pa. Code § 11.223 (relating to violation of rules regarding conduct in State parks).