Swimming Pool
The following criteria must be met for a HOA Member to use the Pool & Pool Cabana:
Must be current on HOA account.
Must have a key to enter facility.
Must be a resident member and/or guest of a resident member.
Introduction
The safety and enjoyment of the Members of the community are of primary concern in the operation of our pool area. If we show courtesy and consideration for others in use of the pool, only a minimum of rules and guidelines should be needed for everyone to safely enjoy themselves. All patrons of the recreational facilities at Forest Ridge are required to follow and comply with current rules, regulations and guidelines and to avoid any activity that interferes with the enjoyment of others while at or using the recreational facilities.
Definitions
Pool & Pool Cabana shall mean the pool and surrounding area and the pavilion.
Association shall mean the Forest Ridge Owners Association, Inc.
Member(s) shall mean the Members of the Forest Ridge Owners Association, Inc.
Pool Access and Key Cards
Please remember, you will ALWAYS need your pool key card to enter the pool area. The pool gates are not to be left open at any time and should NEVER be propped or chained open. Pool key cards are available to Association members in good standing from Management. If a pool key card is lost, please report this to Spectrum immediately. Arrangements can be made for a replacement card. Once issued, pool key cards cannot be returned for a refund. The cost for the first card is $30.00, each additional card is $30.00 and replacement cards are $30.00. For more information about the pool key cards, please contact Management at 210-494-0659.
Schedule & Hours of Operation
Pool Hours: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
The Association reserves the right to close the pool, without notice, for emergencies, weather or repair purposes.
Use of Pools is at Your Own Risk
There is NO LIFEGUARD or POOL MONITORS at the pool. POOL PATRONS SWIM IN AND USE THE ASSOCIATION’S POOL AT THEIR OWN RISK. Parents/adults are ALWAYS responsible to remain at the pool with and supervise their children/youth under the age of 18 years of age and any guests, and are responsible to insure that family members and guests know and follow pool rules, regulations and guidelines. The Forest Ridge Owners Association and Management, LP are not responsible for accidents or injuries to or by pool patrons while at or using the pools, or the loss or theft of or damage to personal property brought or left at the pools or parking lots by a pool patron. Pool patrons have the primary responsibility for their own safety and the safety of their family and accompanied guests at the Association’s recreational facilities.
** FOR SERIOUS INJURY OR LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE - DIAL 911 **
Safety
Safety equipment is to be used only in the case of emergencies.
At no time should the gate be propped open. Failure to follow this safety requirement will result in the suspension of pool privileges for the homeowner.
Removal of Association safety equipment, furniture or accessories from the pool area is strictly prohibited. No furniture can be used in restrooms.
Report any lost or stolen key or card immediately to Spectrum at (210) 494-0659. Members are responsible for any damages in and around the pool resulting from lost keys and/or cards.
CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN (18) MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES.
The Association retains the right to revoke privileges to the pool for any Member, their family or guests causing an unsafe or unpleasant environment. Each member has a responsibility to report any incident involving another HOA Member, their family or guests using the pool that creates an unsafe or unpleasant environment. The report should be made to the Management office at (210) 494-0659.
Only HOA Members in good standing, their tenants, and their accompanied guests are permitted to use the pool and pool area. A homeowner with an account 90-days delinquent will have their pool access card deactivated until their account is brought into current status.
The Association is not responsible for lost or missing articles. Please leave your valuables at home.
Pool Contact
Allice Pfeiffer
Parties
Refer to the attachment linked below for the separate pool party policies and reservation form:
Pool Party Policy and Registration Form
Pool Rules and Regulations
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied at all times by an adult.
Pool users must be properly attired in swimwear. Denim or cut offs are not permitted in the pool. Children who are not toilet trained are required to wear swim diapers or swim pants and must be frequently checked/changed away from the pool area.
Persons with diarrhea, skin disorders, colds, or any other infectious or contagious diseases shall not enter the pool, unless cleared by a doctor.
This is a Family Pool...Running, horseplay, fighting, and foul, loud, abusive or vulgar language, inappropriate gestures, excessive public displays of affection and lewd behavior is not permitted in, around the pool and bathrooms. Sitting or standing on the shoulders of another swimmer is not permitted. Flips and diving from the side of the pool are prohibited. Games/activities should not bother other pool patrons.
Inflatable devices (mats, islands, mattresses, etc.) that hinder a swimmer from surfacing are not allowed in the pool when other swimmers are present.
Children over the age of five (5) are prohibited from using the wading pool when younger children are present. Please keep the wading pool available for our younger swimmers.
Animals are not allowed in the pool area, except for registered service animals.
Bikes, skateboards, roller blades/skates, scooters, motorized vehicles, etc. are not permitted inside the pool area.
Amplified and live music is not permitted in the pool or cabana except for approved events or parties. Approval from the Board of Directors must be made available if requested.
Smoking, vaping, alcohol, and drugs are not allowed in the pool area. A person under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not permitted to remain on HOA common areas.
Please report injuries, accidents or incidents that occur at the pool to the Association Management at (210) 494-0659.
Pool access is limited to approved operating hours/days. No business ventures are allowed - e.g. swim lessons. Pool users involved in repeated rule violations, vandalism or the abuse, or damage to pool facilities may be excluded or removed from the pools and may be subject to criminal charges as well as the suspension of Association membership privileges.
Guest Policy
Only HOA Members in good standing may bring guests to the pool. The host member is responsible for their guest’s conduct at all times and will accompany the guest at all times.
The Board may limit the number of guests or request guests to leave the pool in matters concerning safety or over-crowding.
A homeowner with suspended privileges cannot be a guest of another HOA member. A homeowner with an account 90-days delinquent will have their pool access card deactivated until their account is brought into current status.
Members shall be responsible for their guests and shall assume liability for the actions of their guests.
No business ventures can take place on HOA Common Areas, to include the community pool, cabana. playground, streets, and nature and walking trails. Any non-profit or not-for-profit business that wishes to conduct business on HOA Common Area must request permission from the Board of Directors at least 60 days in advance (Article 2.1.1 of the CC&Rs).
The Association administrator, with the approval of the Board of Directors, may amend or change these rules at any time without any notice. Property and pool are owned by the Forest Ridge Owners Association, Inc.