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Rec Center Indoor Track Rules

Park Authority employees and authorized volunteer staff have been trained and are obligated to enforce these rules and regulations. Failure to abide by these rules may also result in violators being ejected from the facility immediately and prohibited from future use of park property, facilities or services.

 

  1. The minimum age to use the track alone is 16 years old. 
  2. The minimum age to use the track is 12. Teens (ages 12-15) may use the track only when accompanied by a paying adult (ages 18 or older) who is responsible for direct supervision. 
  3. Proper athletic footwear and attire are required. No sandals, boots, shoes, or Crocs.
  4. Strollers are permitted in the innermost lane only. Babies must always remain strapped into stroller while on the track.
  5. For everyone’s safety, phone talking and texting are not permitted on the track.
  6. Do not block the flow of traffic. No standing on the track or near the railing
  7. No fitness equipment is permitted on the track unless under the supervision of a fitness staff member.
  8. Active stretching and floor exercises are permitted in the corners of the track. Loitering in not allowed.
  9. Only water in closed containers is permitted on the track.
  10. For safety purposes, walkers/runners should remain in the designated lanes only.
  11. No organized track use without permission: this includes practices, meets, timed group running, etc.

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For a complete listing of rules please visit Park Authority Rec Centers website.

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