Public Works
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The Public Works Department coordinates with contracted engineers and planners for construction and maintenance of municipal infrastructure, including streets, roads, sidewalks and traffic control devices. In addition, Public Works personnel provide building maintenance services.
Water supply and waste-water treatment are also under the management of the public works director. The City of St. John offers complete water services utility to local residents at very competitive rates and quality. The Public Works Department proves water treatment and distribution, waste-water treatment and collection, street maintenance, snow removal, swimming pool, city park maintenance, signage, and storm water drainage. |
Streets
To report potholes, report debris in streets, or any other problems, please call the office at (620) 549-3208. Parks
There are two parks in St. John. Brown Memorial Park is located at North Broadway and 9th Ave. Cornwell Park is located at Hoole and Exchange. The parks are open 24 hours a day and there are no reservations necessary for the picnic shelters. There is a dump station located in Brown Park by the east bathroom. Owners are responsible for picking up waste from their dogs. To find out more information about special park events in the city, please call the office at (620) 549-3208. |
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Swimming Pool
St. John's swimming pool features a children's pool, diving boards, and playground. Hours: Open Memorial Day through the Sunday before Labor Day Monday - Friday | 1:00pm-8:00pm Saturday & Sunday | 1:00pm-6:00pm Tuesday & Thursday (ADULT SWIM ONLY) | 8:00pm-9:00pm Contact Information
(620) 549-3875 (620) 786-4414 Stephanie Smith |
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If the temperature is 70 degrees or above at 12:00 p.m., the pool will open at the regularly scheduled time. If the temperature is less than 70 degrees at 12:00 p.m., the temperature will be re-evaluated at 2:00 p.m. if at that time the temperature is 70 degrees or above the pool will open at 2:30 p.m. if it is not the pool will remain closed for the day. In the event of stormy weather, all patrons will be asked to leave the pool area for 30 minutes. If the weather does not clear, the pool will close at that time. If management is notified by emergency personnel that severe weather is approaching all patrons will be required to leave the pool immediately.
Rates
Season passes are distributed throughout the summer. Only immediate family is allowed on family passes. Child care providers and other relatives or friends will not be allowed to use the pass.
Season Pass Rate:
Family - $50.00 + 1.00 per family member
Adult Single - $25.00
Youth Single - $25.00
Daily Rates:
K-12 - $1.00
Adults - $2.00
Each patron must pay the daily rate or purchase a season pass.
Pool Parties & Rates
Pool parties will be held either before or after the regular pool hours. Outside food and drink will be permitted. Unless otherwise notified, the concession stand will not be in operation for pool parties. Regular rules apply for parties, there are NO exceptions. No alcohol is permitted. Trash and food items will be cleaned up by whoever rents the pool for the party. Parties are limited to 2 hours, no exceptions. The fee for a one hour pool party is $30.00. Pool parties may be scheduled during the regular season that the pool is open to the public. Availability will depend on staff scheduling. The fee for the party must be paid at the time of making the reservation and is non-refundable unless management is required to have the pool closed due to weather or equipment malfunction. If a public session is cancelled or closed a party may still be held if the reason for closing has been rectified. Management will make this decision.
St. John Swimming Pool Rules & Regulations
6.5. Use of tobacco products, alcohol, or drugs is prohibited.
7.6. No running
8.7. No dunking or otherwise unruly play
9.8. Never jump over, on, or near a swimmer in the water
11.9. No suntan OILS
12.10. No gum while swimming
13.11. Do not visit with lifeguards while on duty
14.12. Most water toys, subject to management approval are allowed in the pool area. Water guns are not allowed.
15.13. No glass containers are permitted at the pool
17.16. All swimmers must wear a regulation swimsuit. No cutoffs, thongs, or other swimsuits determined inappropriate by management are allowed.
Diving Area Rules
Rates
Season passes are distributed throughout the summer. Only immediate family is allowed on family passes. Child care providers and other relatives or friends will not be allowed to use the pass.
Season Pass Rate:
Family - $50.00 + 1.00 per family member
Adult Single - $25.00
Youth Single - $25.00
Daily Rates:
K-12 - $1.00
Adults - $2.00
Each patron must pay the daily rate or purchase a season pass.
Pool Parties & Rates
Pool parties will be held either before or after the regular pool hours. Outside food and drink will be permitted. Unless otherwise notified, the concession stand will not be in operation for pool parties. Regular rules apply for parties, there are NO exceptions. No alcohol is permitted. Trash and food items will be cleaned up by whoever rents the pool for the party. Parties are limited to 2 hours, no exceptions. The fee for a one hour pool party is $30.00. Pool parties may be scheduled during the regular season that the pool is open to the public. Availability will depend on staff scheduling. The fee for the party must be paid at the time of making the reservation and is non-refundable unless management is required to have the pool closed due to weather or equipment malfunction. If a public session is cancelled or closed a party may still be held if the reason for closing has been rectified. Management will make this decision.
St. John Swimming Pool Rules & Regulations
- Management reserves the right to restrict entry into the facility when full capacity is reached.
- Improper conduct and profane language will not be tolerated
6.5. Use of tobacco products, alcohol, or drugs is prohibited.
7.6. No running
8.7. No dunking or otherwise unruly play
9.8. Never jump over, on, or near a swimmer in the water
11.9. No suntan OILS
12.10. No gum while swimming
13.11. Do not visit with lifeguards while on duty
14.12. Most water toys, subject to management approval are allowed in the pool area. Water guns are not allowed.
15.13. No glass containers are permitted at the pool
- No loitering in entrance way or dressing room
17.16. All swimmers must wear a regulation swimsuit. No cutoffs, thongs, or other swimsuits determined inappropriate by management are allowed.
- Adults may wear street clothes while supervising children at both the wading and main pool area and will not be charged adult admission.
- Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by a responsible party, as determined by the pool manager.
- The baby pool is only for children 7 years of age and under unless authorized by the pool manager.
- The City of St. John or the pool management are not responsible for the loss of any personal belongings. Please leave valuables at home.
Diving Area Rules
- Alternate one board used at a time.
- One bounce on the diving boards
- One person on the diving boards at a time
- No gainers or any tricks that the patron leaves the board backwards (backwards flips, cut-aways, etc.)
- Only parents with manager’s approval are allowed in the deep end to assist their child after entering the water off the board.
- Clear the area before the next person goes off the board. Patron goes off the board and exits in a timely manner.
- No swimming in the diving area unless authorized by the management.
- No persons using life preservers allowed to go off the diving boards.
- Patrons must be able to swim the length of the 12 foot depth area from the rope to the west wall before being allowed to use the diving boards.
- You must be 48 inches or taller to use this slide
- You must be less than 275 pounds to use this slide
- Only one person allowed on the slide at any given time.
- Roughhousing or horseplay on the slide and in the slide area is strictly prohibited
- Use this slide only in a sitting position facing forward with legs and arms extended in front on the body
- Enter, ride and exit the slide feet-first
- Do not wear goggles or flotation devices when using the slide
- You must be able to swim to the ladder unassisted
- A lifeguard or parent may not go down with you or wait at the bottom of the slide for you
- Women who are pregnant should not use the slide
- People with history of back problems, heart conditions or fear of heights should not use the slide
- Individuals who exhibit frailty due to age or health should not use the slide
