Sensory Friendly Family Swim Day for Autism Families

Join us as we offer in partnership for a FOURTH year with Bakersfield Recreation & Parks-McMurtrey Aquatic Center, Autism Family Swim Day! In an effort to offer programs and activities for our local Kern Autism Families, we are happy to offer this one day experience to socialize with other Autism families while enjoying the water in this warm Bakersfield weather. This event requires registration and is ONLY OPEN to Autism Families. See pool and facility rules for the reserved swimming area:

McMURTREY AQUATIC CENTER

POOL & FACILITY RULES

1. All patrons entering the facility must pay mandatory entry fees.

2. For your safety, everyone must obey the rules and direction of the Lifeguards and Aquatic

Staff.

3. Children under 48” require one-on-one adult supervision within arm’s reach.

4. Swim diapers are required for all diapered guests.

5. Proper swim attire is required for those entering the pool.

6. Only U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets are allowed.

7. Must be 48” to ride the slides.

8. The following are not allowed:

• Masks, fins, snorkels, or non-approved floatation devices*

• Running on deck

• Hanging, sliding, or diving from ladders or pool ropes

• Climbing on water play apparatus

• Horseplay, sitting on shoulders, or throwing of patrons

• Pets, drugs, alcohol, or smoking

• Skateboards, roller blades, scooters, and/or bicycles

• Items that could be dangerous to your safety and the safety of others

• Oil-based tanning products

• Open sore or cut

• Abusive language or profanity

9. Diving allowed in designated areas only. Diving boards are open during supervised diving

programs and special events only.

10. Food, drinks other than water, and glass containers are not allowed in the facility. A snack bar is available.

11. Please secure personal items, the City and staff are not responsible for anything lost, stolen

or damaged.

12. Pools or recreation apparatus may be closed without prior notice at the discretion of the City.

13. The City reserves the right to refuse and/or revoke admittance as a safety precaution to

protect all patrons and aquatic staff.

*Except during lap swim and other aquatic classes.

Info: Gates open at 10 a.m. for two hours of swimming during our session for the Autism Families. Please register each person planning to enter the gates. Fees we collect are paid directly to the McMurtrey Pool office, therefore, NO REFUNDS OR SUBSTITUTIONS will be issued due to our prior commitment to having adequate aquatic staff on site. Please read the guidelines as shown on description.

Event Venue

McMurtrey Aquatic Center, 1325 Q Street, Bakersfield, United States