WI - Monona

General Information

• Payment is required for all courses at time of registration, unless noted otherwise.
• Confirmation receipts are emailed after each transaction.
• Fees are not prorated for missed classes.
• Update your account contact information regularly at with changes.

Class Sizes

• Limits have been placed on the size of some classes to assure quality instruction.
• Registration is first come, first served.
• Classes are reviewed at least 3 working days prior to start.
• Registration must be made prior to participation in any recreation activity.

Waitlist

• We do our best to monitor the waiting lists on a daily basis and will contact you as soon as there is an opening
• If we have not contacted you, no opening has become available.

Transfers

• Transfers from one course to another course may be made before a class starts and must be made by the Parks & Recreation Department to ensure students are in the right class.

Photo Policy

• Monona Parks & Recreation reserves the right to utilize photos of participants for publicity purposes.
• Participants not wanting their photo used must notify the Department in writing at the time of registration.

Inclusion & Disability Services

Monona Parks and Recreation welcomes individuals with disabilities into any program or activity offered in the program guide. In order to provide a successful experience, we invite you to call or email: [email protected]

You can discuss any reasonable accommodations needed at least two weeks before the class is scheduled to begin. If you need a sign language interpreter, we request advance notice.

General Aquatic Facility Policies

• For your safety, American Red Cross certified lifeguards are on duty at all times.
• Please obey lifeguards at all times.
• Staff reserves the right to ask patrons to discontinue use of the facility for safety reasons.
• Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied at all times by a responsible person age 15 or older.
• Children over the age of 5 are not permitted in opposite-gender locker rooms.
• United States Coast Guard-approved life jackets are the only acceptable outside floatation device. No arm floatation or built-in life jackets allowed.
• Persons with an open wound, rash or infectious communicable disease will not be admitted into the pool.
• Anyone who has experienced a stomach or intestinal illness within the past two weeks should not enter the water.
• Swim diapers under swimsuits are required for those who are diaper dependent. Baby swim diapers are available for purchase at the Front Desk.
• Diapers must be changed in the bathroom.
• In the event of fecal matter in the pool, the facility will close for cleaning and sanitizing for 30 minutes to 24 hours or longer.
• Please shower before using the pool.
• No hanging or sliding on stair railings.
• No pushing, shoving or running allowed.
• Proper swimsuit attire is required.
• No roughhousing, horseplay or running.
• No alcohol permitted in pool area.
• Food and drink are permitted in concession areas only.
• Glass is not permitted. 
• During periods of low attendance the pool may close at any time.
• Swimmers may be asked to pass a swimming test to use the diving board or slide.

Slide Rules

• Must be 36 inches to ride the slide or pass swim test.
• Only one person on the slide at a time. Lifeguard will signal riders to enter and ride feet first in a seated position.
• Goggles, fins, metal watches, jewelry, shoes, swimsuits with metal or plastic zippers, buckles, rivets, buttons or metal plastic ornamentation, flotation devices and loose fitting clothing are not permitted on the slide.
• No standing, running, climbing, pushing, shoving, kneeling, rolling, rotating or stopping down slide.
• Adults who are watching small children must stand to the side of the slide exit. Catching sliders is not permitted.
• Sliders must be able to independently swim.

Diving Board

• One diver at a time is permitted on the board.
• The diving board is the only entrance to the diving area in the pool.
• One bounce permitted during Open Swim Hours.
• Only jumping or diving straight off the end of the board is permitted.
• All divers must look before and wait until the area in the pool is clear before diving.
• No running, handstands, or sitting is permitted on boards
• Immediately after diving, the diver surfaces and swims clear of the diving area.
• Only Aquatics personnel will adjust equipment.
• Any activities deemed unsafe by the Aquatics personnel are not permitted.

Wading Pool

• Only children 45 inches or shorter allowed
• Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• No pushing, shoving or running allowed.
• Deck furniture is not permitted in the wading pool.
• Swim diapers under swimsuits are required for those who are diaper dependent.
• Diapers must be changed in the bathroom.

Locker Rooms

• Running, horseplay and excessive noise are not permitted.
• Tanning oils, food, drink and glass containers are not permitted.
• Swimmers should use the restroom and shower before using the pools.
• The City of Monona is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items. Please do not leave valuables unattended.