Rules & Regulations
The Hopewell Quarry is committed to providing a safe, clean and orderly environment for season pass holders and day guests alike.
The following are rules and regulations which we believe are consistent with that commitment:
Quarry Access
The Quarry is a natural, spring-fed body of water that averages 30 feet in depth. At Hopewell Quarry, your well-being is paramount. While we have diligent lifeguards on duty, we also uphold stringent safety regulations for quarry access. These measures are in place to safeguard the welfare of our valued staff, patrons, and local wildlife.
To maintain a secure environment, we have established several guidelines:
Non-Swimmer Policy: For the safety of all visitors, individuals who are unable to swim are not permitted in the quarry, regardless of the use of flotation devices.
Age Restriction: Children under the age of 7 are not allowed in the quarry, regardless of their ability to swim or use flotation devices.
Quarry Swim Test: Individuals under the age of 18 must successfully pass the quarry swim test upon arrival. The test entails:
- Swimming approximately 80 yards using the crawl or breaststroke strokes proficiently
- Treading water for 3 minutes near the lifeguard stand, ensuring the chin remains above water level without leaning the head back. We say, “Wear the water like a necklace!”
Completion of both components, as instructed by the administering Lifeguard, qualifies the swimmer. Once passed, their name will be recorded, and re-testing is unnecessary for subsequent visits.
***Please note, re-testing on the same day is not permitted.***
Dedicated Pool for Swimmers/ Non-Swimmers: Additionally, we offer a large concrete swimming pool with depths ranging from 1 ½ to 4 feet. This area provides a safe environment for individuals who are still building their swimming skills.
By adhering to these guidelines, we aim to create a secure and enjoyable experience for all visitors at Hopewell Quarry.
In the QUARRY, there will be NO:
● Rocking, pushing, or wrestling on the tubes or rafts
● Jumping onto or diving through tubes
● Swimming near cliffs, under diving boards or rafts
● Tubes on rafts (as this creates a barrier our lifeguards cannot see around)
● Frisbees or balls on the raft closest to the buoy-line in the Quarry
● Offensive language
● Sitting or hanging on diving boards
● More than 1 person on the diving boards at a time
● Non-swimmers on quarry apron, steps or on diving boards
Please Do:
● Report any violations
● Swim at your own risk
● Use the buddy system
● Swim away from diving board after diving or jumping
● Check that the area below the board is clear before going off
● Return tubes after use
Rules for the Swimming Pool:
The pool at the Quarry is 1 ½ -4 feet in depth and is essentially for non-swimmers.
There will be NO:
● Diving or flips into the pool
● Running or walking on pool walls
● Rough-housing, wrestling, noodle-fights, offensive language, etc.
● Smoking, food or drink near the water
● Toddlers in water without appropriate swim diapers (children who are not potty trained MUST wear swim diapers)
PLEASE REMEMBER…THE LIFEGUARD’S WORD IS FINAL!
GENERAL RULES FOR THE QUARRY:
NO alcoholic beverages…this includes the parking lot!
NO loud music
NO littering
NO smoking…All smoking must be done at least 50 feet from the nearest entrance or fence
NO lingering after closing time (we blow the whistle 15 minutes prior to closing to allow you enough time to efficiently leave the property). This rule is in place because we need to lock the gates and the parking lots to ensure the safety of the facility after closing time
NO unattended children (any individual under 13 is considered a child) in swimming pool, quarry or patio area…parents/guardians are responsible for their children's actions and behavior
NO improper swimming attire
NO pets
NO glass bottles
NO Running, boisterous or rough play, pushing, acrobatics, dunking, wrestling, splashing, yelling, diving or jumping haphazardly, snapping of towels, abusive or profane language, improper conduct causing undue disturbances in or about the pool area or any acts which would endanger any patron are grounds for expulsion.
NO person within the complex shall behave in such a manner as to jeopardize the safety, health and enjoyment of himself/herself and others. Doing so is grounds for expulsion.
Children under 13 entering the pool complex must be accompanied and actively supervised at poolside by a responsible adult, 18 years old or older. Children (5) five years and under need to have a responsible adult, 18 years old or older in the water with them at all times.
Any person having a skin disease, sore or inflamed eyes, cold, nasal or ear discharge, communicable disease, or who is wearing any kind of bandage or band-aid will not be permitted in the pool. Persons having any considerable area of exposed sub-skin, tissues, open blisters, cuts, etc., are warned that these are likely to become infected. Such persons may not use the pool.
Any adult or child who is experiencing a case of diarrhea may not use the pool.
During storms, the Quarry and pool will be closed and the entire area cleared of patrons at the discretion of the Pool Manager. Due to limited cover, patrons are encouraged to seek shelter elsewhere. The Quarry will normally open thirty (30) minutes after the last thunder or lightning strike, as per the regulations of the American Red Cross Association.
The Hopewell Quarry reserves the right to refuse admittance into the swimming facility when the capacity of the pool has been reached or when otherwise deemed necessary for the health, welfare or safety of its patrons.