Lake Norman: Rules pertinent to the swim complex:

• Pets are not allowed in the swim area, beach buildings or adjacent grassy hillsides and may not be left unattended anywhere in the park.
• Swimming and wading are allowed only inside the designated area.
• Throwing objects -- hard balls, sand, mud or rocks -- is prohibited as other swimmers could be injured.
• Scuba diving is prohibited.
• Coolers are allowed, however glass and metal containers are prohibited.
• Touching swim lines or wooden pilings is prohibited.
• Visitors must obey the commands of lifeguards.