Community Pool – Courtesy Reminders & Safety Guidelines
Dear Summerfield Residents,
Now that summer is in full swing, we’re excited to see so many of you enjoying the pool! However, the Board has recently been made aware of some concerning behavior and maintenance issues, including:
- Two damaged life preservers
- A clogged women’s restroom toilet
- Loud and disruptive music
To ensure a safe, respectful, and enjoyable pool environment for all residents and their guests, we’d like to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the Summerfield Community Pool Rules and Etiquette Guidelines.
✅ General Pool Rules
- Pool Hours: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Access Control: The pool gate must remain locked at all times. Do not leave it propped open or grant access to anyone without a key.
- Resident Use Only: The pool is for Summerfield residents and their guests. All others will be considered trespassers.
- Supervision: Children age 14 and under must be supervised by a parent or responsible adult (18+). Please note, there is no lifeguard on duty.
- Behavior: No profanity, running, horseplay, or unsafe behavior.
- Prohibited Items: No pets, bicycles, skateboards, scooters, frisbees, or rollerblades in the pool area.
- Clean-Up: After gatherings or parties, please leave the area cleaner than you found it. Haul your trash home; extra bags are located at the bottom of the trash bins.
- Balls: Hard balls (e.g., tennis or smash balls) are not permitted.
- Swim Diapers: All babies and toddlers in diapers must wear swim-specific diapers.
- Report Issues Promptly: Please report maintenance concerns (e.g., clogs, damage) to SummerfieldPoway@gmail.com.
- Safety and Respect: To maintain safety and respect for all, failure to follow these rules may result in immediate dismissal from the pool.
- Enforcement: Homeowners are encouraged to support the enforcement of these rules by reporting concerns to the HOA or addressing issues respectfully when appropriate, to help maintain a safe and fun experience for all.
⚠️ Reminder: Damage caused by a resident, their children, or guests will be the responsibility of that resident. Recently, life preservers were damaged on two occasions — the second of which required replacement by the HOA Board.
🎵 Pool Etiquette & Party Guidelines
- Noise Levels: Please be courteous. Loud music is not permitted. Use headphones or keep volume at a respectful level.
- Party Clean-Up: Hosts are responsible for cleaning up food, trash, and any items from tables and pool deck. Failure to properly clean may result in the implementation of a cleaning deposit policy for all future parties.
- Adult Supervision: Adequate adult supervision is required at all times during private gatherings. The HOA may be held liable in the event of accidents or injuries, so we appreciate your cooperation.
- Party Form: If you plan to host a party, please complete and return the attached Agreement for Use of Pool / Common Area for Owner Parties
🩺 Health & Safety
- If you or your guest has diarrhea or similar illness, do not use the pool until you’ve been symptom-free for at least two weeks to avoid the risk of spreading illness to others.
🪑New Pool Furniture
- We’re pleased to announce that the HOA Board has recently purchased new pool furniture for the enjoyment of all residents. It is scheduled to arrive by mid-August. To ensure this investment lasts for many seasons to come, we kindly ask that everyone treat the furniture with care and use it responsibly.
We appreciate your help in reinforcing these rules with your family members and guests. By doing so, we ensure the pool remains a respectful, safe, and welcoming space for everyone.
Thank you for your cooperation and community spirit! Enjoy the rest of the summer. ☀️
Warm regards,
The Summerfield HOA Board
