Pool Rules and Regulations

The pool is open each summer during the daylight hours. Generally the pool will be open for 4 months from mid-May to mid-September. You will need a key to open the gate. Before we can give you a key you must first agree to our pool rules. Please print, sign, and mail to us the Key Replacement Consent Form (PDF). Then we will mail a key to you. There are no extra fees to use the pool.

POOL HOURS: 9 A.M. UNTIL SUNDOWN DAILY

  1. This is a private pool with admittance by key only. It is for the use of Harps Mill Woods residents and their guests (see #6) only. Any one using this facility without authorization is subject to arrest for trespassing.
  2. No lifeguard is on duty. Users of this pool do so at their own risk. Harps Mill Woods will not be responsible for any accidents or injury in or around the pool. Use of the pool indicates acceptance of these conditions.
  3. Children under the age of fourteen (14) are not permitted in the pool unless a responsible adult accompanies them. (For this rule, a ‘responsible adult’ shall be defined as a parent or legal guardian, a relative eighteen (18) years or older, or a baby-sitter eighteen years old or older).
  4. Small children in diapers must also wear rubber pants. Toddlers not yet trained must wear rubber pants and/or swimmer diapers. Feces accidents require the pool to be shut down for 24 hours. Accidents must be reported immediately.
  5. Glass containers are not permitted in or around the pool. If broken glass is found in the pool, the pool must be closed, drained, cleaned, and refilled. These costs will be charged to the homeowner responsible.
  6. A household may bring a maximum of two guests to the pool at a time. Residents must accompany their guests.
  7. Trash and refuse must be placed in the proper receptacles. No trash or debris is to be thrown in the pool.
  8. Cut-off clothing with unfinished hems is prohibited. Loose threads clog the filter/pump.
  9. If eight or more people are in the pool, floats, rafts or other toys are prohibited.
  10. Running, shoving, and other forms of horseplay are prohibited in or around the pool. Bicycles, skateboards and the like are not allowed in the pool area. Owners are responsible for their children and guests behavior and property damage.
  11. Only battery-operated radios, CD players, etc. may be used at the pool. They must be played at a reasonably soft level so as not to disturb others in the pool area. Please be considerate.
  12. No one may tamper with or remove any pool equipment or furniture.
  13. No pets are allowed inside the pool fence.
  14. Violation of these rules may result in loss of privileges to use this facility for up to twelve months by order of the Board of Directors.
  15. Keys are non-duplicating – individuals cannot have copies made. Replacements can be ordered for $25 fee, but only 1 request can be made per calendar year. If lost key is returned, the fee will be reimbursed.