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Paul Derda Recreation Center Food Policy
Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are welcome. Do not plan on bringing or eating full meals at the recreation center unless you rent a room. Cake, ice cream, cupcakes, pizza, party subs and any other similar foods, including all food deliveries, are only permitted with a room rental. Glass containers are not allowed in the facility. Your cooler will be checked and you may be asked to remove or put some food items away.
Paul Derda Recreation Center Pool Rules
Safety Checks at PDRC
All pools will be cleared at PDRC for a 20-minute safety check. We will perform safety checks on weekends, holidays, summer, and no-school days. Adults, 18 and older, are allowed to swim in the pool during this time. All slide features and the family hot tub will be closed and turned off during the safety check.
General Pool Rules
No glass containers are allowed.
Do not climb on the rocks.
Do not hang on the play structures or any other structure.
Children 6 years and younger must be accompanied in the pool by a paying adult, and stay within arm's reach at all times. Children who cannot swim on their own, regardless of age; must be accompanied in the pool by a paying adult, and stay within arm's reach at all times.
Babies must wear tight fitting plastic pants or swim diapers. No disposable or cloth diapers are allowed.
Swimmers must take full body shower before entering the pool.
No food or drink on deck. (Must be eaten in designated areas)
Proper swimwear required. (shirts are allowed)
No throwing of hard objects allowed.
Flotation devices (rafts, tubes, inflatables) are not allowed unless they are a coast guard approved life jacket or device.
No diving!
No flips off the side.
No dunking.
Exercise caution on wet floors and pool decks. Please walk at all times in the facility and ask for assistance if necessary.
No snorkels, unless being used for lap swim in the lap lanes.
Playing in butterfly splashdown is not allowed.
Any activity considered dangerous by the Lifeguard is not allowed.
Spas:
You must be 15 years of age or older to enter the Adult Spa at the Derda Recreation Center.
Max of 14 adults in the adult spa and max of 18 people in the family spa.
Children 6-12 must be accompanied by an adult in the Family Spa at the Derda Recreation Center.
It is not recommended for children under 6 to enter the spa.
Elderly, persons with a serious illness, or pregnant women should consult a physician before entering the spa.
No food, drink, or tobacco products allowed in the spas.
Keep head above water.
Recommended time limit is 10 minutes.
Toy Rules:
Aquacise buoys, paddles and belts may not be used by open swimmers. (Adults exercising excepted)
Only PDRC innertubes are allowed in lazy river. No other toys are allowed.
No toys in the spas.
Kickboards may only be used if lap swimming and only in the lap lanes.
Mats and toys may only be used in the lap lane area during applicable times.
Do not stand or sit on the kickboards.
Do not stand on the mats.
Do not slap the noodles, kickboards or mats
Body Slide Rules
Attendant must be obeyed at all times.
User must be at least 48" tall.
Adult supervisor 18 or older will be allowed to take small child down slides.
No catching children at the bottom of the slides.
If under 48”, user may take a swim test – if they pass, they can get a wristband and go down the slides.
One slider at a time. No chains.
When waiting your turn to slide you must remain standing.
You must wait until the slider before you has exited the pool.
While riding the slide you must stay seated in the flume - no stopping.
Feet first entry only. You must ride slides on your back only.
Floatation devices are not allowed down the slides.
Upon exiting from the slide, move out of the splash down pool immediately.
No horseplay, running on stairs, landings or waterslides.
Put tubes away when done.
All other park rules apply. Any activity that is considered dangerous by the Lifeguard is prohibited.
Use at own risk.
Lazy River
Lifeguard must be obeyed at all times.
If user is under 48" tall or not a confident swimmer they must be accompanied by an adult, 18 or older, who is providing direct supervision.
Only clear blue or clear green innertubes allowed in river.
Stacking tubes is not allowed.
No climbing on the rocks.
No hard toys, floaties, or kickboards.
No stopping at any time or swimming against the current unless during designated times.
Put tubes away when done.
All other rules apply. Any activity that is considered dangerous by the Lifeguard is prohibited.
Innertube Slide Rules
User must be at least 48" tall.
If under 48”, user may take a swim test – if they pass, they can get a wristband and go down the slides.
Only one person at a time on the single tubes – no children allowed on adult laps!
Only two people at a time on the double tubes – children in front – parent in back.
No watches
Wait until the guards at the bottom of the slide give you the signal before you send the next tube down Stay seated at all times down the slide
Child must be big enough to be able to place their feet up on the front of the tube. Adults must be over 18. Adults may hold child under their arms.
The tube and people in tube must face forward.
Put tubes away when done
Children are not allowed to ride down the tubes on parents laps.
Broomfield Community Center Pool Rules
General Pool Rules
Swimmers must take full body shower before entering the pool
No running on decks
No food or drink on deck (Must be eaten on sundeck)
No gum allowed
Do not hang on lane lines
Proper swimwear required (shirts are allowed)
No throwing of hard objects allowed
Flotation devises are allowed at Lifeguard’s discretion
No diving in water less than 9 feet deep
No flips off the side
Exercise caution on wet floors and pool decks. Please walk at all times in the facility and ask for assistance if necessary.
No dunking
Children 6 years and younger must be accompanied in the pool by a paying adult, and stay within arm's reach at all times. Children who cannot swim on their own, regardless of age; must be accompanied in the pool by a paying adult, and stay within arm's reach at all times.
Any activity considered dangerous by the Lifeguard is not allowed
Spa:
You must be 15 to enter spa
7-15 year olds must have an adult present to supervise you while you are IN THE SPA
It is not recommended that children 6 & under use the spa.
Keep head above water
No swimming allowed –you must find a place to sit down
Recommended max time in the spa is 10 minutes
Diving Board:
One person on the board at a time
Wait your turn in line (off the board, behind the ladder)Only one bounce on board allowed
Divers must go STRAIGHT off the END of the board
Wait until person in front of you has swam to the side before going off the board
No running or pushing
Do not hang on or climb any part of the board
Do not adjust the fulcrum unless during diving practice
If the diver cannot swim to the wall independently, they may not go off
Board is closed during water arthritis class
Swimmers must stay out of the diving well
Toys:
Aquacise buoys, paddles and belts may not be used by open swimmers (Adults exercising excepted)No toys in the deep end
No toys in the spa
Do not stand or sit on the kickboards
Do not stand on the mats
Do not slap the noodles, kickboards or mats
Bay Rules
General Pool Rules
The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to remove anyone who does not comply to the rules of The Bay.Children 6 years and younger must be accompanied in the pool by a paying adult, and stay within arm's reach at all times.
Children who cannot swim on their own, regardless of age; must be accompanied in the pool by a paying adult, and stay within arm's reach at all times.
All swimmers must take a full head and body shower before entering the pool
Appropriate swim suits are required. T-shirts may be worn, but cut-offs and frayed clothing are prohibited
Babies must wear tight fitting plastic pants or swim diapers -- no regular diapers allowed
Food and drink are restricted to the decks and grass areas only
Gum is not allowed
Masks, fins, and snorkels are not allowed
Small floatation devices may be used - large rafts or floatation devices are not allowed
Soft foam toys are allowed - hard plastic toys are not allowed
No running on decks
Exercise caution on wet floors and pool decks. Please walk at all times in the facility and ask for assistance if necessary.
No diving
No horseplay
No climbing on rocks
Boom boxes or personal stereos will not be allowed - walkmans will be allowed
Any activity that is considered dangerous by the lifeguard is not allowed
Main Pool
Boom boxes, personal stereos are not allowed - walkmans are allowedNo sitting on each others shoulders, no chicken fights
No squirt guns
No diving
No climbing on the rocks
Keep kids who cannot swim out of deep water
No flips off the side of the pool
No twists or jumping in backwards off the side of the pool
No hard objects
No swinging or hanging from ropes
Don’t plug water fountains on aqua works
Don’t look up blue water works slide
No chairs past tiles
No catching from slides or pool deck
Only one child can ride down otter slides per adult
Body Slide Rules
Attendant must be obeyed at all timesUser must be at least 48" tall
Adult supervisor 18 or older will be allowed to take small child down slides
No catching children at the bottom of the slides
If under 48”, user may take a swim test – if they pass, they can get a wristband and go down the slides
One slider at a time - No chains
When waiting your turn to slide you must remain standing
You must wait until the slider before you has exited the pool
While riding the slide you must stay seated in the flume - no stopping
Feet first entry only - you must ride slides on your back only
Upon exiting from the slide, move out of the splash down pool immediately
No horseplay, running on stairs, landings or waterslides
All other park rules apply
Any activity that is considered dangerous by the lifeguard is prohibited
No floatation devices or lifejackets allowed on body slide
Use at own risk
Tot Pool
Lifeguard must be obeyed at all timesUser must be 46" or less and accompanied by an adult, 18 or older, who is providing direct supervision
No standing or walking on the slide
No hard toys or large floaties
No one may sit on the ledge by rocks or on ledge under waterfall
On the slide, users must stay seated or lying down
Exit splash area immediately
All other park rules apply
Any activity that is considered dangerous by the lifeguard is prohibited
Innertube Slide Rules
User must be at least 48" tallIf under 48”, user may take a swim test – if they pass, they can get a wristband and go down the slides
Only one person at a time on the Yellow tubes – no children allowed on adult laps!
Only two people at a time on the blue tubes – children in front – parent in back
Child must be big enough to be able to place their feet up on the front of the tube
Adults must be over 18. Adults may hold onto child under arms.
The tube and people must face forward in the blue tubes
No watches
Lifeguard must be in water
Wait ten seconds after the last time you see the people to let the next tube down
Age Policy
Broomfield Recreation Services recommends that children under the age of 8 be accompanied by a parent, older sibling or other responsible party as designated by the parent. Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by a paying adult 18 years or older.
Emergency Preparedness Notification
To ensure staff in our facilities are comfortable and effective when responding to an emergency situation, our facilities or areas of each facility May be cleared to practice and assess emergency processes and procedures. We apologize for any inconvenience this May cause and appreciate your understanding.
Photograph, Camera and Video Policies
We are always looking for photographs taken at Broomfield Recreation Services facilities or at other local scenic spots within Broomfield. If you have any pictures that could be used in our publications, send them to YourBroomfield@broomfield.org. Be advised that the Broomfield Recreation Services Department uses brochures, flyers, and TV spots to advertise our programs and events. We reserve the right to use photographs, video recordings and/or images of anyone in any activity, program, park, special event or public place in present and/or future publications to promote City and County programs. Participants of any Broomfield Recreation Services program at any recreation facility, including the Broomfield Community Center and Paul Derda Recreation Center, may record and/or take photographs of program activities that are open for observation as long as it does not interfere with the instructor and participants, cause a safety concern, or infringe upon copyright laws. The individual(s) taping or taking photos of participants or programs must have an association with a registered participant or program. You may be asked, by a staff member, to show all photos taken within the facility and to delete the images if they infringe upon the privacy of the participants or staff, are determined to be inappropriate and/or unacceptable. Thank you for helping us protect our patrons’ privacy, health and safety. All other individuals wanting to take photos or tape events must have prior approval from recreation staff. We reserve the right to refuse anyone the privilege of taping or photographing events.
Cell Phone & Camera Phone Policy
Cell phone use is strictly prohibited in the locker rooms and restrooms. When using the cardio and weight room areas please refrain from answering phone calls or texting; if it is necessary please relocate to one of our lobby areas to complete your conversation. Use of cell phones in these areas is acceptable if it is being used in conjunction with your workout.
Camera cell phone usage is prohibited in the locker rooms and restrooms and must abide by the “Photograph, Camera and Video Policies” above. You may be asked by a staff member to show all photos taken within the facility and to delete the images if they infringe upon the privacy of the participants or staff, are determined to be inappropriate and/or unacceptable. Thank you for helping us to protect our patrons’ privacy, health and safety. Resident Recreation ID Card
The Resident Recreation ID card can be used to secure the discounted daily drop-in fee when visiting the Paul Derda Recreation Center, the Broomfield Community Center or the Bay. This card is valid for two years and can be used as an Equipment Card as well. You are required to verify residency to receive this card.
Recreation Center Code of Conduct
No smoking, or use of drugs or alcohol is allowed in the Facilities. The Facilities are smoke, tobacco, alcohol and drug free areas.
Food and beverage consumption in the Facilities is limited to lobby and lounge areas only. Water bottles are permitted in all areas of the Facilities, except where prohibited by individual room policies.
Profanity, verbal or physical fighting, roughhousing, and vandalism are strictly prohibited in the Facilities.
No violations of criminal or civil laws are allowed in the Facilities.
Use of the Facilities without proper payment of admission fees is strictly prohibited.
Loitering, where it is determined by management to be in conflict with the enjoyment of the Facilities by other patrons, is prohibited.
Patrons determined to be routinely inconsiderate of other patrons, staff, property and/or equipment will be suspended.
Shirts and shoes are required in all areas of the Facilities except for locker rooms, pools and pool adjacent areas.
Patrons 6 years of age or less must be accompanied by a paying adult (18 years of age or older). We recommend patrons age 8 or less, are accompanied by a parent, older sibling or other responsible party as designated by the parent.
All users of the Facilities shall know and comply with all other policies in the Facilities available on the City’s website.
There is a zero tolerance policy for violations of this Code of Conduct.
Scanning Stations
When scanning your ID card to enter the facility, please wait for the next available clerk. To protect your identity and privacy, please have a photo ID ready if you wish to scan in without your Recreation ID card.
Fitness Policies
Fitness Safety & Rules
Though the format of all fitness classes is structured for the safety of the participant, it is important that each individual know their own limits. It is your responsibility to know your own abilities and to exercise at your own pace. Participants should monitor their own heart rates through the Perceived Exertion Rate (you should be able to talk comfortably without being out of breath). If you have questions about how to measure your heart rate, please ask your instructor.
Reservations for all fitness classes must be made at B-REx.com prior to attending. Class sizes are limited. All fitness classes are co-ed and open to anyone 16 years and older. Youth, 12–15 years, can register and participate with an adult 18 and older if the instructor feels the class is appropriate for the specific child. Children are not allowed in the fitness rooms for any reason while adult fitness classes are in session. This is too disruptive to participants as well as to the instructor and safety is our primary goal in our fitness studios. Child Watch is available during most PDRC fitness classes.
Aquatic Policies
Health and Safety Policies
Please help keep our SWIMMING–––L healthy, clean and safe. Notice we left the “POO” out of the word “POOL”. Please help us keep it that way! Please help us by following these guidelines:
- Kids ages 3 years and younger MUST wear a swim diaper. (Swim diapers may be purchased at the front desk.)
- Visit the bathroom before you get in the pool.
- Take a full head and body shower before entering the pool.
- Do not enter the pool if you show any signs of illness or diarrhea within the past two weeks.
- Immediately report unidentified objects in the pool. We will clear or close the pool anytime a fecal accident is discovered.
- No head first pool entries.
- No prolonged underwater breath holding.
- Lifeguards are the final authority on rules and regulations in the pool area.
Parent Supervision Policy
- Parents are directly responsible for the safety of their children at all times!
- Children ages 6 years and younger must be accompanied in the pool by a paying adult, and stay within arm’s reach at all times.
- Children who cannot swim on their own, regardless of age, must be accompanied in the pool by a paying adult, and stay within arm’s reach at all times.
- Check-in with your children frequently to make them take rest breaks, hydrate, go to the bathroom, get out of the sun, and re-apply sunblock!
- Please help us respect the privacy of our patrons. Children 6 years and older must use gender appropriate locker rooms or the family cabanas. Children 5 years and younger may accompany their parents through either locker room.
Policies
Participation is required at all programs.When dropping off participants you must acknowledge a staff member or volunteer by a greeting or hand wave. Do not drop off a participant at the curb and leave. Please call prior to the start of a program to notify staff if a participant walks or rides the bus to the program.
Due to staffing we can not provide personal care. If you need assistance you will need to provide an assistant.
A therapeutic participation form must be filled out every two years for each participant. The form is located at the registration front desk or online.
Registration deadline is seven days prior to class start date.
In order to compete at a Special Olympics sanctioned competition you must have a medical on file with Special Olympics of Colorado. They must be completed every three years. The form can be found on the Special Olympics website.
Mainstream/ Inclusion
We offer assistance to individuals with or without disabilities to recreate together. If you see a class offered in the brochure and would like to participate but need assistance, please let us know. To request inclusion assistance, please call Rachel Robbins, C.T.R.S. at 303.460.6924. Please allow three weeks prior to the start of class to allow us to assist in providing the necessary support.Our staff and trained volunteers work hard to provide the highest level of experience possible to the participants. When registering please allow enough time before the class starts, and register according to the needs of the participant. Thanks for your cooperation in helping us keep this program a success.
When registering:
Group: Participants who are fairly independent or require minimal verbal prompting and minimal behaviors.1:1: Participants who need assistance/ additional support to be a part of the larger group
Senior Trip and Activity Policies
- Pre-registration is required for all classes and trips.
- Payment is due at the time of registration.
- All classes and trips are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not met.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time.
- All arrival times on trips are approximate. We will make every effort to depart and arrive in a timely manner.
- No smoking on vans or buses.
- We encourage you to utilize the waitlist process whenever possible. Individuals on the waitlist will be contacted if spots become available and given first priority to added classes or trips.
- An exertion chart has been established based on the physical intensity of the trip. Exertion numbers are listed next to each trip.
- Registrations must be completed by the participating member. Trips are not transferrable.
- Door-to-door transportation is available to those who cannot drive themselves. Space is limited so please make your transportation arrangements at the time of registration or a minimum of three days prior to the class or trip. Contact the senior office for transportation availability at 303.464.5526. Door-to-door transportation is available to Broomfield residents only for an additional fee of $2.50 each way.
Refund Policy on Senior Trips and Activities
- If the class or trip is cancelled by the Recreation Department, a full credit will be automatically applied to your account. If you would prefer a full refund please indicate your wishes when you are contacted regarding the cancellation.
- Administrative fees of $10 will be assessed on any cancellation initiated by the participant before the trip deadline date.
- Cancellations initiated after the trip deadline will not receive a refund unless the space can be filled with another participant.
Special Accommodations
- For information and questions on any special accommodations, please contact Kim Hollingsworth at 303.464.5536.
- Individuals who need an assistant (i.e. someone to push the wheelchair) must provide one at the time of registration to ensure trip availability. Trip fees will apply to the assistant as well.
- Requests for door-to-door transportation must be made at the time of registration or a minimum of three days prior to the class or trip.
- For individuals using motorized mobility devices, such as scooters, please note the vehicle lift capacity is 800 pounds. We are aware that the weight of mobility devices can vary, so please be familiar with the weight of your mobility device when registering for trips that require transportation. Should the combined weight of the participant and mobility device exceed 800 pounds, transportation can still be provided if the participant is able to independently transfer from the mobility device to a wheelchair. The mobility device will be loaded onto the vehicle first and then the participant.
General Registration Policies
Class dates and times may change. Please call us or check the website for the most current information.A “resident” is a person who permanently lives or works within the City and County limits of Broomfield. Only the employed individual has resident status; other family members are non-residents. Please refer to our Passes and Fees page for Residency Information. Pre-registration is required for all classes. Utilize the waitlist process whenever possible. Individuals on the waitlist will be contacted if spots become available and given first priority to added classes.
All classes are subject to cancellation if the minimum enrollment is not met two business days prior to the first day of class. Please call 303.464.5500 or 303.460.6900 for questions concerning policies, classes, registration, residency, etc. If you see a class offered in the brochure and would like to participate but need assistance, please let us know. A minimum of three weeks is needed to allow us time to provide support your need to attend that class.
Refund Policy
Full refunds are issued only if the class is cancelled by Recreation Services, or a proven hardship with the approval of the Director. The City and County policy does not allow cash refunds. Administrative fees and any applicable cancellation fees will be assessed on any refund initiated by the participant. Refunds requested by the participant after the session has started are prorated.Customer Credit Policy
A customer may request a CUSTOMER CREDIT for cancelled classes or if they must withdraw from a class. This credit will be retained on your account for two years. Credits will not be assessed an additional administrative fee at the time of withdrawal, however some cancellation fees may apply depending on the program or pass.If the customer requests a check or credit card refund of an account credit, a $10.00 administrative fee will be assessed. Credits requested AFTER the program has begun will be prorated. This policy does not apply to trips.
Waitlist Policy
Participants are invited to be added to a waitlist anytime they are unable to register for their first program choice. When a space becomes available in a class, the first resident participant on the waitlist is contacted. Once all residents on the waitlist have been contacted, non–residents will be contacted. The participant is called and informed that they have a space in a specific class. A message will be left if no one answers.The participant has three days from the initial call to reply and pay for the space. If the Recreation Center does not hear back from the participant within the three days, the participant is removed from the waitlist and loses their ability to register for this program.