Beat The Heat At Lufkin’s Free Community Pool

The start of summer is just around the corner, and now that kids are out of school, they need a way to use up all that extra energy and cool off. Jones Park Pool is now officially open to fill that need at 1502 Martin Luther King Drive in Jones Park. 

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This is the City of Lufkin's only free pool, and it will be open Monday - Friday from 11 AM to 5 PM. Only 28 people can swim at the same time, and there are updated safety procedures for the 2025 swimming season.

There is now a swim test for citizens who want to enter the deep end of the pool. You will receive a bracelet that lets the lifeguards know you are safe to be on that side of the pool

Jones Pool Follows National Safety Guidelines To Protect Swimmers

Other rules include that swimmers are only allowed in the fenced-in area around the pool. Showers are required before admission to the pool, and time limits are enforced during peak times.

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An adult 18 or older must accompany children under 6, and there are lifeguards on duty. Be prepared for them to ask if you know how to swim when you try to enter the deeper area of the pool.

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Swimmers must obey lifeguards' and pool supervisors' instructions at all times. Here is the full list of all the rules to know before heading out to swim at Jones Pool in Lufkin.

POOL RULES

1. Shower before entering the pool.
2. A SWIM TEST IS REQUIRED TO SWIM IN THE DEEP AREA. (Bracelets Issued)
3. Swimmers MUST obey Lifeguards and Pool Supervisors' Instructions.
4. Swimmers MUST wear swimsuits appropriate for a family atmosphere
   • No Cut-offs
   • No Diapers- All swimmers must be potty trained
   • Swimsuits MUST have liners
5. T-shirts approved by the lifeguard may be worn over swimsuits.
6. Children under six (6) MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 years old or older.
7. Only swimmers are allowed inside the fence
8. 28-person capacity
9. Time Limits will be enforced during peak hours.

NOT ALLOWED

• No animals or pets are allowed in the pool or pool area
• Persons with infections and diseases should not use the pool
• No bottles or glass are allowed inside the fence
• No smoking
• No alcoholic beverages
• No food or gum is permitted in the pool area
• No running or horse playing on the pool deck
• No blow-up floats allowed
• No profanity, vulgar language, or inappropriate behavior
• No loud or improper music
• No hanging on depth rope
• No diving

The Pool Supervisor and Lifeguards can terminate/suspend swimming if any of the rules are not being adhered to and actions are not corrected.