Zaragoza swimming pool rules: Can I smoke? Can I go with my dog? Discover it here

Municipal swimming pools are always one of the most popular places when summer arrives in Zaragoza. No wonder, the high temperatures in the city make citizens look for a way to combat the heat . Now, before visiting one of the 22 public outdoor swimming pools that the Aragonese capital has, we should know what the regulations of the Zaragoza City Council are for them. Thus, we will be able to answer such frequently asked questions as: can you smoke? Can I bring food from outside? Can my dog ​​enter? 

CAN YOU SMOKE?

For smokers , this is always the most frequently asked question . And, although there are certain doubts on the street, the answer for now is clear. Yes, you can smoke in the swimming pools of Zaragoza , although exclusively in the grass areas . This means that you cannot smoke in water areas, in covered spaces, in pergolas or on bar terraces. In addition, the Zaragoza City Council has an awareness campaign for smoke-free spaces with the name “healthy pools” to avoid this practice as much as possible.

CAN I GO WITH MY DOG?

Although the city has more and more pet-friendly spaces , the truth is that municipal swimming pools are not one of them. In this sense, it is prohibited to introduce dogs or other animals (with the exception of guide dogs).

CAN FOOD BE BROUGHT IN?

It is another of the big questions. Especially for those pools that have a bar or restaurant service . The regulations do allow in this case access with food and drink . The only requirements are that it is not carried in glass or earthenware containers and not taken out on the grass or in living areas. In many facilities there are tables in the pergolas or bar areas where you can eat.

It must also be clarified that, from Monday to Friday until 2:00 p.m., if we process the departure at the ticket office, they must let us go home to eat and return in the afternoon without paying a new entrance fee . On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays this practice is only allowed where there is no bar service.

MUSIC IN THE POOL, YES OR NO

The regulations for municipal swimming pools specify that any activity that does not disturb other users can be carried out on the grass . And, although it does not specify all that are allowed, it does put special emphasis on music equipment . For this reason, special attention and care is requested with the volume of the speakers , although their use is not prohibited.

CAN I PUT A MAT IN THE WATER?

Although when we go to the beach, mats or inflatables are one of the great attractions for playing in the waves, in swimming pools the regulations are quite strict with them and other objects that may or may not enter this space. On the one hand, it cannot be accessed with masks, diving goggles, fins or rigid mittens, inflatables in general or goggles . Muffs and bubbles are limited to paddling pools. In the latter, swimming boards, “pull-boys” and churros are also allowed , always under direct supervision.

On the other hand, you can bring swimsuits, neoprene or similar clothing, swimming goggles , approved vests with a minimum buoyancy of 20 newtons, flexible membrane gloves, sarongs to hold babies and burkinis .

PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES IN THE WATER

Beyond the prohibited objects in the water , there are rules of behavior that users of Zaragoza pools must comply with. In this sense, any activity that poses a risk to the bather and the rest of the users is not permitted, such as, for example, apnea practices , dirtying the water with unhygienic practices , carrying out actions that disturb the rest of the bathers or any other activity. any other action expressly prohibited by lifeguard personnel . If you fail to comply, the person involved will have to leave the pool if the lifeguard deems it so.

AM I ALLOWED TO BRING MY OWN HAMMOCK?

In the case of hammocks or own chairs , these may be entered in an extraordinary manner as long as they are placed in the authorized stay areas for this purpose. Furthermore, they may not cause inconvenience to other users, nor invade walkways or circulations.

MY SON IS 15 YEARS OLD, DO I HAVE TO ACCOMPANY HIM TO THE POOL?

In the municipal swimming pools of Zaragoza, children under 14 years of age must always enter accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them. However, each adult may not enter with more than four minors in their care unless they belong to the same family unit. From that age onwards, minors will be able to access alone.

CAN SEVERAL PEOPLE ACCESS WITH A SINGLE 10-USE VOUCHER?

The 10-access vouchers can be used by several people at the same time as long as they belong to the same age group . That is, a mother and her 10-year-old daughter will not be able to use the same one. However, two 30-year-olds do. It is important to remember that when the same voucher is used, the last person to leave the premises must always be the one who keeps proof of access.