{"id":177,"date":"2022-01-12T18:10:38","date_gmt":"2022-01-12T23:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avondale.membersplash.com\/?page_id=177"},"modified":"2024-02-13T08:03:23","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T13:03:23","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/garrettparkpool.org\/about\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"

We hope these questions and answers help you learn more about Garrett Park Pool. If you have additional questions, please don\u2019t hesitate to ask one of the board members or our staff.<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section>\n
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Membership<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section>\n
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The membership renewal process runs through the pool\u2019s website now. Members received the id and password they must use by email. It\u2019s important to update your membership information first, and then move on to renew and pay.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

The waitlist for out-of-bounds residents is currently CLOSED.<\/p>\n

Pursuant to Garrett Park Swimming Pool Association Bylaws, membership is open to residents of Garrett Park, Garrett Park Estates, White Flint Park, and Strathmore Place. This includes both owners and renters. Residents of those four neighborhoods do not need to be placed on a wait list. Membership does not convey with the sale or rental of a home.<\/p>\n

When membership drops below the maximum as defined by the bylaws, the Board of Directors may offer memberships to non-residents who have indicated their interest by joining the waitlist. Our waitlist is CLOSED. There is a fee of $75 to join the GPSPA waitlist.<\/p>\n

If you are an in-bounds resident and would like to become a member please fill out the application form<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

Initiation fees:<\/h5>\n

New members must pay a one-time initiation fee of $600 per adult member.<\/p>\n

Returning member fees for 2024 are:<\/h5>\n

-$320 for each Adult Member<\/p>\n

-$350 for each additional adult over two adult Members (Adult Houseguest, Other Adult, Dependents 22+)<\/p>\n

-$100 for each Inactive Adult Member<\/p>\n

-$100 for each child (Dependent) between the ages of 3 and 21 as of June 1 of the current season<\/p>\n

-Free for children younger than 3 as of June 1, 2024<\/p>\n

In a household with more than 1 parent\/guardian, both parents must be active members<\/strong> for dependent children under 22 to be members, even if the parents\/guardians do NOT intend to swim.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

When membership drops below the maximum as defined by the bylaws, the Board of Directors may offer memberships to non-residents who have indicated their interest by joining the waitlist.<\/p>\n

Our waitlist is now CLOSED. We will reopen the waitlist when it drops below 30 households. There is a fee of $75 to join the GPSPA waitlist. Joining the waitlist does not guarantee an offer of membership, and it is possible that the wait for a membership could be many years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

Garrett Park Pool Memberships are not transferable under any circumstances. If you no longer want your membership, you may resign it, or if you aren\u2019t sure, you can pay a fee to remain an inactive member for a maximum of two years. Inactive Status must be declared by May 25 of the season for which you are requesting inactive status.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

Membership may not be passed through a family from generation to generation, nor may it be \u201cinherited.\u201d You will need to submit a membership application for yourself.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

No. Membership does not convey with a property, either to renters or to subsequent owners. If you are renting and are within the pool’s residency boundaries you may apply for membership for yourself and other members of the household.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

No. The membership goes with the family; it is not attached to the property. If you would like to join the pool, please submit an application<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Children at the pool<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section>\n
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Children who are under the age of 3 as of June 1 of the current swim season are free. All other dependent children must pay the Junior Member dues, $100 in the 2024 season.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

Every NON-TOILET TRAINED CHILD\u00a0MUST WEAR TIGHT-FITTING RUBBER PANTS AND\u00a0A DIAPER. Tight-fitting rubber pants are usually available at Target or Buy Buy Baby and online. Check the toilet-training aisles for them. This is extremely important and a county health department regulation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

Children under eight who pass the beginner\u2019s swim test may swim without an adult. A child who has not passed the beginner\u2019s test must be under direct supervision of an adult while in the water. The adult must have ready access to the child at all times and remain alert. A pool filled with active youngsters can \u201chide\u201d a young child in trouble; trouble which can occur in seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

The beginner\u2019s swim test consists of swimming one length of the lap pool (25 meters), followed by one minute of treading water. The beginner\u2019s test must be administered by a life guard. See the manager on duty to schedule a test.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

Children under eight who pass the beginner\u2019s swim test may use the diving boards. Please keep your child\u2019s abilities and stamina in mind; many children who pass the test are still young and tire easily. Parents should be mindful of where their swimmers are at all times.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Important Information<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section>\n
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The pool’s hours of operation are below:<\/p>\n

Opening Weekend (Sat\/Sun): 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
\nMemorial Day: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.<\/p>\n

May 30 – June 16<\/strong>
\nMon-Thu: 3-8 p.m.
\nFriday: 3-9 p.m.
\nSaturday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
\nSunday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.<\/p>\n

June 17 – August 27<\/strong>: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily<\/p>\n

June 18 – August 27:\u00a0<\/strong>10 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily
\nTuesday\/Thursday Moonlight Swim (19+, lap swim): 9 – 10:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

August 28 – September 3<\/strong>
\nSun (8\/28): 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
\nMon-Thu: 3-8 p.m.
\nFriday: 3-9 p.m.
\nSat-Sun: 10am-9pm<\/p>\n

Labor Day, September 4 (Last Day!)<\/strong>
\nHours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
\nDog Swim: 7 p.m.-8 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

Daily Guest Fee: $10 per person over age 2. Within one hour of closing, guests do not pay a fee.<\/p>\n

Note: Guest credits are not reimbursable once they are used, regardless of the operating status of the pools. Please plan accordingly!<\/p>\n

You are able to\u00a0purchase guest passes online<\/a>\u00a0once the season starts.<\/p>\n

Weekly passes for houseguests may be\u00a0purchased by contacting\u00a0membership@garrettparkpool.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

Food or drink can only be consumed in designated areas and is not allowed on cement pool decks. GLASS CONTAINERS OR GLASSWARE OF ANY KIND IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED ON POOL GROUNDS.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

The pools and pool grounds will be closed in the event of thunder and\/or lightning and will remain closed for a minimum of 30 minutes after each occurrence. If it rains so hard that the staff cannot see the bottom of the pool, the pools may also close until the bottom is visible again. Pool managers have the authority to close any of the pools in the event of a health or safety concern.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

Members\u00a0are\u00a0notified via the\u00a0website, \u00a0twitter or email when the pool closes because of rain or lightning. \u00a0As a rule in the event of thunder and\/or lightning we\u00a0will remain closed for a minimum of 30 minutes after each occurrence. \u00a0An eMail is sent to \u00a0members with updated information on the pool. \u00a0You can also follow the pool on\u00a0twitter\u00a0<\/a>to get timely news about pool status.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

If you wish to host a party at the pool and you want to ensure that there will be picnic tables\/space for your guests on the grounds, you must submit a form with pertinent information about the party, and receive written communication from pool management that your party has been approved. The form is available\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

Because of increasing public health concerns over diseases transmitted by mosquitoes & ticks, the pool grounds are now treated for these pests every three weeks by Mosquito Joe, as well as ongoing attempts by pool staff to eliminate sources of standing water and\u00a0dark\/dank places where mosquitoes can congregate. Non-flower foliage\/lawn are treated with a variety of EPA-approved products and in the case of flowering plants, Mosquito Joe will use an all-natural product that has no effect on bees. Treatment is applied before the pool opens. More information is available\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

No. Smoking and vaping are prohibited on the entirety of the pool property.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

The lost and found is located near the vending machine and ping pong table. Please claim your items!! \u00a0Unclaimed articles will be donated to charity or disposed of at the end of each month.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

\u2014 The parking lot is available for members while using the pool.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Do not park where curbs are painted yellow when parking on the street.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Parking on Cambria between the playground and Strathmore is allowed only on the playground side. Parking on the opposite side of Cambria blocks emergency vehicles from accessing the pool and homes in that part of the neighborhood.<\/p>\n

Thanks for helping us keep the pool area and neighborhood safe.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":149509,"featured_media":0,"parent":10719,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/garrettparkpool.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/177"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/garrettparkpool.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/garrettparkpool.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garrettparkpool.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/149509"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garrettparkpool.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=177"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/garrettparkpool.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/177\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13580,"href":"https:\/\/garrettparkpool.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/177\/revisions\/13580"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garrettparkpool.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10719"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/garrettparkpool.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=177"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}