Aquatic Supervision

Parents Supervise, Lifeguards Save Lives

Your safety is very important to us and while there are lifeguards on duty, we ask you to follow these steps below to help ensure your safety in and around our aquatic areas.  
Parents/Guardians must actively supervise their children under 12 years of age. If you are not confident in the water or not a strong swimmer, please let our staff know as you enter the facility. 

Aquatic Supervision Policies

Watch Around Water Policy

We follow the Watch Around Water policy developed to educate the public about adequate supervision and encourage parents/guardians to take on this responsibility when visiting a public aquatic facility.

Therefore, the following safe supervision policies must be adhered to:

Children under 5 years old

Always within arm’s reach

  • Children under 5 years old must be constantly supervised by a parent/guardian.
  • Adequate supervision requires the parent/guardian to accompany the child in the water and remain within arm’s reach of the child at all times.
  • Ratio: A maximum of 2 children (under 5 years) to 1 adult (over 16 years).

Children under 10 years old

Always within sight

  • Children under 10 years old must be constantly supervised by a parent/guardian while in the aquatic area.
  • The parent/guardian must position themselves to have a clear view of the child with no physical or structural barriers between them and the child.
  • Ratio: A maximum of 4 children (5 – 9 years) to 1 adult (over 16 years).

Children 10 years and older

  • Parents /guardians are required to be present at the park for children under the age of 13.

Active Supervision – All your attention, All the time

Take steps to minimise distractions to avoid lapses in supervision – such as mobile phones or chatting with other parents. You should never leave your child alone in the water, nor should they be left in the care of an older child.