An official army family and MWR Site

Pool Rules

Following some of these simple steps will help maintain clean and healthy swimming environments and keep you and your family members safe while enjoying the Camp Walker  Aquatics Center

  • Wear proper swimming attire
  • No Lifejackets in the Deep End
  • No Running
  • Shower before entering the pool
  • Only bring water in a clear plastic bottle into the pool area. No other food or drinks are allowed in the pool area
  • Do not swim if you are sick or have open wounds
  • No diving in shallow end
  • No smoking or drinking alcohol in the facility at anytime<
  • Floatation devices including noodles are not allowed in the deep end area.
  • Glass products are not allowed.

Age Policy

Pool Usage

Children and youth age 12 and younger must be with a parent or adult guardian at all times. Youth age 13 years and over can use the facility without parent supervision with a valid ID card.

Wading Pool Usage

Children of varied ages are allowed in the wading pool, but they must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian at all times.

Locker Rooms, Toilet and Shower Areas

Children of kindergarten age and older must use gender-appropriate facilities.

Floatation Devices

Army policy AR 215-1, 8-28.c.(6)(a), which states:

The following guidelines apply to flotation aides, toys, and aquatic equipment in swimming pools only.

(a) Properly fitting U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices, types, I, II or III, are allowed during open recreation swim periods.

Individuals wearing Coast Guard approved flotation devices are identified as a weak or

non-swimmer and must remain in the designated shallow water area. If a child is in a flotation device, then a parent or adult guardian must be physically in the water and within arm's reach of that child.

Who Can Use the Pool?

A SOFA ID card holder includes Active Duty Military Personnel, US DoD Civilian Employees, DoD Contractors with MWR privileges, US Military Retirees, US Military Reservists, and their respective family members. KN/Local national Civilian Employees and KATUSA Military Personnel are considered ID card holders; however, their family members are not authorized users.

Guests are individuals not normally authorized access to US Military Installations. They do not hold or possess a DoD ID card. Access to the installation is subject to an authorized or approved sponsor. Guests must be accompanied at all times by a SOFA ID card holder.

If you have questions or need more information about aquatics programs or reserving facilities, please call 763-2280, or 763-2281 at Camp Walker Aquatics Center.