Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation is committed to providing safe, clean and well-maintained facilities for your enjoyment. There are several steps SPAR  has taken towards providing a safe and positive recreation and/or leisure experience:

• In the case of an emergency situation call 911. For non-emergencies at a park or recreation center, please contact that facility manager.

• For unsafe conditions at our public buildings or parks please call us at 318-673-SPAR(7727) or SPAR Environmental Services at 318-673-5149.

• SPAR lifeguards are trained using the month long American Red Cross Lifeguard certification Program. To receive course completion certificates in Lifeguard Training participants must have actively participated in all lessons and successfully completed both the skills and written examinations. SPAR water instructors complete the Water Safety Instructors Course. After successful completion of this course, participants will be certified to teach 6 levels of water safety classes-from Parent Tot to more advanced classes.

• SPAR conducts a maintenance rotation, during which staff inspect equipment for potential safety hazards. Chlorine and pH levels are monitored regularly and adjustments are made accordingly.

• A quarterly playground safety inspection is conducted by SPAR's Safety Coordinator to ensure its facilities are in accordance with current playground specifications.

• The Environmental Services Division provides a housekeeping services to SPAR Recreation Centers and Public Buildings. This provides a safe and clean environment for its patrons as well as its employees.

• Researching and developing innovative ways, modern equipment and fresh ideas to keep SPAR facilities the best in Shreveport.
  

Pool Rules

• No pets

• Adult supervision required for all children 12 and under

• Signed parental permission form on file for all minors under 18

• Swim suits required (Swim-diapers for untrained persons)

• Showers must be taken before entering pool area

• Walk, don't run, skip or hop

• Non-swimmers must stay in shallow water

• No diving in water less than 9 feet

• No underwater distance swimming.

• No pushing, dunking, or rough play allowed

• No profanity, vulgar remarks, or improper behavior

• No floatation devices, toys, frisbees, or rafts

• Use ladders or stairs only for entering the water backwards or exiting the water forwards

• No swimming under the stairs

• Keep off the life-lines, lane-lines, and water depth markers and ropes

• No climbing on or sitting below the guard towers or chairs

• No smoking, eating, or drinking in the pool area (except plastic water bottles)

• Obey all lifeguard and pool staff requests, commands, and corrections