FAQs • Midland, MI • CivicEngage

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Parks and Recreation City Forest Winter

1. What are age and height requirements for toboggans?: While there is no actual age requirement for the toboggan runs, riders must be at least 42" to ride the toboggan runs.

2. How Many People Fit on a Toboggan?: Toboggans seat approximately 3 people.

3. Do you Make Your Own Snow?: Yes! We do make our own snow BUT the temperatures have to be under 20 degrees and the air humidity has to be just right. When we have the correct snow-making conditions we will make snow!

4. Can I Bring My Own Toboggan?: No, personal toboggans are not allowed on the toboggan runs. Toboggans are available for rental at the City Forest chalet during hours of operation.

5. What Types of Equipment are Allowed on the Sled Hill?: We allow tubes and foam and plastic sleds on the hill. For the safety of others, we do not allow toboggans, steel runner sleds and snowboards on the hill.

6. How Long are the Toboggan Runs?: Each run is over a tenth of a mile in length!

7. Can I Bring My Own Food to the Chalet?: No. We ask that you purchase food from our concession stand to feed your family. If you choose to bring snacks we ask that you consume them outside of the chalet. Thank you!

8. Birthday Parties at the Chalet?: The Chalet is available for rental, when we are not open for regular business, at the discretion of park staff. If you want to host your birthday party at City Forest, feel free, just understand that no outside food and drink is allowed in the chalet during normal operating hours.

1. How old does my child have to be to swim alone?: The depth of the pool requires that the child must be a minimum of 7 years old and be able to swim the 25 meter pool length. Children under 7 MUST be accompanied by an adult.

2. How old can my child be to attend the pool alone?: Children age 12 and older are welcome to attend Plymouth Pool without a parent or guardian. It is recommended that parents have a way to communicate with their children in the event of an unexpected closure.

3. If a parent supervising their child is not going to swim, do they need to pay?: No, a non-swimming parent accompanying a child age 7 and older does not have to pay admission.

4. If I purchase a daily pass can I leave and come back?: Yes, wristbands will be issued to all patrons who purchase a daily pass and wish to return the same day.

5. Are outside food and beverages allowed at the pool?: Yes, outside food and beverages are allowed at the pool, along with coolers.

6. What are acceptable flotation devices at the pool?: Please feel free to bring goggles, life jackets, Puddle Jumpers, noodles, etc. Life jackets will not be supplied, however if a flotation device is used, parents MUST be in the water with the child. Water wings are highly discouraged due to safety concerns and are absolutely not to be worn on the slide. Kickboards are only to be used during lap swim. Mermaid tails are not allowed in the water. Any recreational oversized toy that impedes the lifeguards vision will be removed from the pool.

7. Can someone not in our family use our season pass?: Season passes are only for immediate family living in one household. Babysitters, grandparents and friends must purchase a daily or season pass.

8. How many lifeguards are on duty?: The number of lifeguards on duty rely on the number of bathers in the pool. We typically try to have at least 3 guards on duty at all times.

9. What is the capacity of the pool?: There can be up to 425 persons in the pool.

10. How many people are typically in the pool at one time?: The number of invidiuals in the pool at a certain time depends heavily on the weather. On hot and sunny days you will see the largest bather loads.