Hours

Hillandale’s swimming pool is open during the summer, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. until dusk and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m.

until dusk unless posted otherwise.

Pool Rules

All owners and/or tenants and their immediate families who reside in Hillandale are automatically members of the Hillandale Homeowners Association Swimming Pool, and must abide by the following rules:

▪         Sign in and shower before using the pool.

▪         DO NOT:  dive, smoke, run, play audible music, drink alcohol, display unruly behavior and/or leave trash.

▪         The following are NOT permitted at the pool area:  rafts, large floats, glass containers, pets, skateboards, scooters or bicycles.

▪         Children under age thirteen (13) must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times. 

▪         When in the pool, beginning swimmers and/or non-swimmers must be accompanied by an adult who is within an arm’s reach.

▪         Children who wear diapers MUST wear swim diapers or protective rubber pants in the pool.  Swim diapers are available upon request.

▪         Residents must accompany their guests and remain with them in pool area.  Residents are responsible for the conduct of his or her guests.  Guests unaccompanied by a resident will be asked to leave the pool.  Guests are limited to four (4) per household.

▪         Persons found responsible for property damage and/or loss are liable for related costs.

▪         Lap swimmers have priority use of the Lap Lanes.  On Saturday, Sunday and holidays two lanes are designated for laps only.  The lane nearest the wall is designated as an “adult lounge lane.”

▪         Access by children to Hillside (including the stairs and deck area) while using the pool is prohibited unless accompanied by an adult.  Under no circumstances should anyone enter Hillside with wet bathing suits, towels or feet.

▪         Trash should be placed in bins that are provided in pool area.

▪         All persons using the pool or pool area do so at their own risk; the HOA, Board of Directors and its agents assume no responsibility for accidents, injuries or damage to personal property.

Lifeguards

Hillandale’s lifeguards are fully licensed and trained in first aid and CPR.  They are hired to guard the pool and should NOT be treated as babysitters.  When on duty, lifeguards have the authority and may:

▪         Close the pool due to inclement weather, equipment malfunction or any other safety consideration.

▪         Call Adult Swim (at their discretion).

▪         Ask swimmers to leave the pool due to improper behavior.

▪         Require adult supervision of young children.

▪         NOT give swimming lessons.

Pool Parties

Pool parties may be held Monday through Friday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. There is a limit of ten (10) children per party, except by prior arrangement with the Pool Committee.  When more than ten (10) children are invited, a second guard is required at a fee of $75.00.  To insure a date, prevent conflict and properly alert staff, owners must submit a Hillandale Pool Party Request form to the management office at least one (1) week prior to event.  Forms are available in the management office, and are generally included in summer issues of The Herald.