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Can I wait on the deck while my child swims?: Yes, however, if your child is under the age of 8 years old or 48 inches tall they must be directly supervised in the water by someone 18 years of age or older. Our lifeguards are not to directly supervise individual children. Call the Aquatic Center at 314-739-5535 for more information.

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1. Can I rent a locker by the month or year?: Unfortunately we have a limited number of lockers for use in our facility. Therefore all items must be taken with you when you leave. For your security we ask that you bring a lock or check one out at our front desk. Call the Aquatic Park at 314-739-5535 for more information.

2. How many lanes do your pools have?: The outdoor pool is six lanes wide and is 45 feet and 2 inches. View more information about the Aquatic Park.

3. How long are your competition pools?: The lanes are 75 feet long or approximately 22.86 meters. View more information about the Aquatic Park.

4. How many laps do I have to swim to swim a mile?: To swim one mile you will need to swim 70.4 laps. View more information about the Aquatic Park.

5. Are your aquatic facilities available to rent?: Yes, the pools are available to rent, but we are a public facility so rentals must be scheduled around public pool times (after 8 p.m. at the outdoor pool). Learn more about renting the pools.

6. Are swim diapers required for infants?: Swim diapers are required for all children under 3 years of age, and those over three years of age who are not potty trained. View more information about the Aquatic Center.

7. Do you sell swim diapers?: Yes, swim diapers may be purchased at the concession stand at the outdoor pool, or at the front desk of the Bridgeton Community Center.

8. What is the temperature of the water in your indoor pool?: All efforts are made to keep the indoor pool temperature around 84 to 85 degrees. View more information about the pools.

9. Do you provide towel service?: No, you must bring your own towels. Call the pool at 314-739-5535 with any questions or more information.

10. Are lockers available?: Yes, lockers are available free of charge. For the indoor pool, you may bring your own lock or check one out at the front desk of the Bridgeton Community Center. For the Family Aquatic Park you must have two quarters which will be returned when you return the key to the locker. Call the Aquatic Park at 314-739-5535 for more information.

11. What is the depth of your indoor pool?: The shallow end of the indoor pool is four feet deep; the deep end is 13 feet deep. Swimming adults are required for children under 48 inches tall. View more information about the pool.

12. What is the depth of the outdoor pool?: The outdoor pool has a zero depth entry so the depth of the outdoor pool ranges from 0 feet at the zero depth entry to 12 feet 6 inches in the deep end. The majority of the pool is around 3 feet
6 inches. View more information about the outdoor pool.

13. Am I allowed to bring food or drink into the indoor pool or the aquatic park?: Food is not allowed at the pools.

14. Can I wait on the deck while my child swims?: Yes, however, if your child is under the age of 8 years old or 48 inches tall they must be directly supervised in the water by someone 18 years of age or older. Our lifeguards are not to directly supervise individual children. Call the Aquatic Center at 314-739-5535 for more information.

15. Why can’t my baby wear a disposable diaper in the water?: Diapers are designed to absorb liquid. Disposable diapers have been known to explode and contaminate pool water.

16. Can I wear a shirt over my swimsuit when using the pool?: Yes, as long as you have an appropriate suit under the T-shirt.

17. During what times is the Bridgeton Recreation Center pool open?: Unfortunately, the pool schedule changes seasonally. Please refer to our current activity guide (PDF) for a current list of pool hours.