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Forest Oaks Pool

The Forest Oaks Swim & Racquet Club pool is included in membership of the club. The Forest Oaks pool has six lap lanes, a deep well, one dedicated lap lane at . At least one lap lane is available during normal operating hours. There is ample seating at tables and lounge chairs around the deck area. There are convenient bathrooms and a bottle fill station available for patrons. ​​

Pool Hours for All Members

Adult Swim ends on Friday, November 8, 2024

Pool will remain closed until Adult Swim and Forest Oaks Swim Team starts back in April 2025.

Summer pool hours will be posted in April 2025 for next summer.

Adult Swim Hours

Adult Swim Only Policies

  • Members and guests must be 18 years or older. Guests must have a valid guest pass before entering with a member.

  • Children (under the age of 17) and infants are not allowed.

  • Adult members must scan their access card to enter the facility gate and then scan it again to access the pool gate(s). Failure to have your access card will result in your inability to access the pool.

  • Members in the pool area are not allowed to open gates for others who do not have their access card.

  • Access cards can be requested at any time by Forest Oaks staff or security officers.

  • Adults may not bring children of any age with them during adult swim time.

  • Lifeguards are not present during adult swim times. Swim at your own risk.

  • Adult swim is available starting in mid/late April or early May depending on weather conditions and water temperature.

  • Adult swim continues through the summer months but is adjusted around the Forest Oaks Swim Team schedule.

  • Adult swim will continue after Labor Day until mid-October and the exact end date will be determined based on weather conditions and water temperature.

  • Weather / Water conditions for Adult Swim to start

    • Water temperature must be 70 degrees or warmer AND

    • Forecast must project outdoor temperature is above 75 degrees for three (3) consecutive days.

  • Weather / Water Conditions for Adult Swim to close

    • Water temperature must be 70 degrees or warmer AND

    • Outdoor temperature is below 75 degrees for three (3) consecutive days.

Adult Swim Only Ended Friday, Nov. 8

Forest Oaks Pool Policies and Rules

Use of Forest Oaks Pool

  • Use of the Forest Oaks pool is limited to club members in good standing, their paid non-member guests, and authorized swim team(s) for practice and meets.

  • Organized group usage of the pool is not allowed and should follow rental procedures to secure space.

    • Example: swim club, organized practice, birthday party, etc.

  • All members must scan their Access ID card to access the pool gates, provide access and ID cards to lifeguard staff when entering, and pay for any non-member guests before entering the water. Failure to have or provide access card(s), member card(s), or guest passes will result in your inability to use the pool.

  • All seating on the pool deck and around the pool house is first come, first serve.

  • Lounge chairs may be moved by patrons as needed but may not be placed in the water, right along the edge of the water, or in any location that causes a congestion of pool patrons or staff.

  • Operations of the pool are managed on a day-to-day basis by the Aquatics Manager and District Manager. All decisions made by either are final.

Forest Oaks Lifeguards

  • Lifeguards are for the benefit and safety of members and guests.

  • Lifeguards shall enforce the policies, procedures, and rules of the Forest Oaks facilities.

  • Lifeguard instructions and directions must be followed by all members and guests.

  • Lifeguards are the final authority on policies, procedures, and rules and have the ability to remove and/or suspend daily swim privileges for any Club member, guest, family, or group. If instructed to leave the pool area, the member and/or guest(s) are expected to leave the entire Forest Oaks facility in a timely manner.

Proper Swim Attire

Forest Oaks Pool is a family-friendly facility and patrons are expected to wear appropriate swim apparel and clothing at all times. Any questionable swim attire will be addressed by Forest Oaks lifeguards and the ultimate decision will be made by the Life Guards on duty. Proper swim attire is required because:

  • Street clothes (especially cotton) can transport airborne and ultimately water borne contaminants into the pool.

  • Lycra and nylon are the best non-absorbent material for swimming and the best fabrics for proper swim attire.

    • Other absorbent materials such as cotton can break down in the water and cause fibers to clog filters.

    • Any “colored” material, unless specifically made for swimming, can bleed into the pool, effecting water chemistry and balance.

  • Cotton and similar materials can absorb the chemicals in the water, causing the water to become less effective at maintaining the proper chemical balance or may cloud the water.

Approved Swim Attire

  • Must have an interior liner.

  • Women’s one and two-piece bathing suits

  • Men’s Jammers or Speedo-style suits

  • Board Shorts (no grommets allowed)

  • Rash Guards

  • Religious swimwear (Ex. Burkini)

  • Swim shirt made of material designed for use in the water.

  • Swim diapers

  • Sunglasses

  • Hats/visors

  • Swim shoes

Not Approved Swim Attire

  • Any shorts that do not have a liner.

  • All examples provided are not an exhaustive list and Life Guards have final approval or denial of swimwear.

  • Bathing suits that do not have proper coverage (Examples: thong and cheeky bottoms)

  • Athletic shorts and pants (Examples: running shorts, basketball shorts, volleyball shorts, yoga pants or shorts, etc.)

  • Undergarments (Examples: sports bras, underwear, compression shorts, boxers, briefs, etc.)

  • Clothing with grommets (Examples: denim, khaki shorts or pants, etc.)

  • Cotton Shirts (Examples: t-shirts, tank tops, etc.)

Pool Rules

  • Access Requirements

    • Members must use their Access Card and must show access card and/or ID Cards to lifeguard staff upon arrival.

    • Pool gates must remain closed at all times and are not allowed to be propped open.

    • Members and guests are prohibited from holding the gate open for others.

    • Do not swim if you have been ill with diarrhea within the past two (2) weeks.

  • Age Requirements

    • Children under the age of 14 must not be in the pool without adult supervision.

    • Children 11 and under are required to take a swim test. See Child Safety Policies for specifics.

  • Swimwear

    • Proper swim attire is required and must be appropriate for a “family-friendly” environment.

    • Changing clothing on deck is prohibited. Please use the bathrooms located outside the pool gates.

    • Infants and toddlers in diapers must wear leak-proof rubber swim pants or swim diapers.

    • Changing diapers within six feet (6’) of the pool edge is not allowed. Please use the bathrooms outside the pool gates.

  • Flotation Device

    • All personal flotation devices must be U.S Coast Guard approved Type III.

    • Approved floatation devices are available to check-out through lifeguard staff.

    • Non-swimmers are encouraged to use life jackets.

    • Water wings are prohibited.

    • Children wearing flotation devices must be within arm’s reach of their parent, legal guardian, or adult guardian at all times while in the water. That adult must be physically in the water and not sitting on the edge of the pool and the adult’s attention must be on the child at all times.

  • Prohibited Actions

    • Running, dunking, pushing, shoving, and any other horseplay is not allowed inside the pool gates.

    • Hanging on the pool lap lines;

    • Flips and somersaults are not allowed from the side of the pool;

    • Diving is not allowed in the shallow water and is marked by “No Diving” signs;

    • Fake drowning;

    • Extended breath holding activities are dangerous and prohibited;

    • Persons with bandages, open wounds/blisters/sores/etc. or breaks of any type in the skin are prohibited from entering the pool.

  • Prohibited Items

    • Food and drinks are not allowed to be consumed within six (6) feet of the pool.

    • Gum is not allowed inside the pool gate.

    • Glass containers are not allowed inside the pool area.

    • Smoking is not allowed inside Forest Oaks gates. Tobacco free water vapor products may be used in the pool area but we ask that you be considerate and aware of your surroundings and the presence of minors.

Inclement Weather

  • If thunder is heard or lightning seen, all members and guests must vacate the pool area and seek shelter either in a vehicle, under the pool house pavilion, or under the main pavilion.

  • The pool should remain clear for at least 30 minutes after the last thunder is heard or lightning seen.

  • Lifeguards will be the final authority on inclement weather, timing, and making the decision as to when or if members can reenter the pool.

Safety Breaks

  • Safety breaks will be conducted during the last 10 minutes of every hour.

  • This 10-minute break is designed for younger swimmers to take a break, have snacks and drinks, use the restroom, and reapply sunscreen.

  • During a safety break members and guests under the age of 18 will be asked to exit the pool. 

  • Only members and guests over the age of 18 will be allowed to stay in the pool.

  • Parents or guardians over the age of eighteen (18) may escort infants into the pool with them at this time, but must be held or kept at arms’ length.

Child Safety Policies

  • An adult must accompany children under the age of six (6) in the water at all times. That adult must be physically in the water and not sitting on the edge of the pool and the adult’s attention must be on the child at all times.

  • There is a limit of three (3) children under the age of six (6) per one (1) adult.

  • Children wearing flotation devices must be within arm’s reach of their parent, legal guardian, or adult guardian at all times while in the water.

  • Any child 11 years old or younger who cannot continuously swim one length of the lap lane must have a parent or guardian in the water with them, no more than 10 feet, away at all times.

  • Swim Testing Requirement

    • Children 11 years old or younger that comes to the pool will be required to take a swim test.

    • Test requirement is swimming one length of the pool without stopping, touching the floor, or grabbing the wall.

    • Upon successful completion of the swim test, the child will receive a high five, a colored wristband for the day, and will have their name written down in our swim log binder so when they come back, they will not have to retake the test. 

    • For any child who fails the test or refuses to take the test, a parent or guardian must be in the water with them, no more than 10 feet away, at all times. This means the parent or guardian must be physically in the pool and actively supervising the child at all times either within arm’s reach or no further than 10 feet depending on the child’s age. The parent or guardian may not sit on the side of the pool or have their focus on anything besides their child.

Lifeguard Whistle Communication

  • 1 short whistle blast: lifeguard communicating to patron followed by instruction (i.e., “Please walk”, “Please do not hang on lane ropes”, “Please stop pushing”, etc.)Enforcing Swimming Pool Rules Procedure and Consequences

  • 1st Offense: blown whistle, issue a verbal warning.

  • 2nd Offense: blown whistle, remove from pool for 15 minutes.

  • 3rd Offense: blown whistle, sent home for the day.

  • 1 long whistle where sound goes up then down: Pool open, safety break, or pool closed.

  • 1 long whistle blast- Non-life-threatening emergency; stay out of the lifeguard’s way and allow them to assess the situation and perform the skills required for the situation.

  • 2 long whistle blasts: Life-threatening emergency, CLEAR THE POOL IMMEDIATELY by going to the nearest wall, stairs or ladder and exit the pool as quickly as possible.

Forest Oaks Pool Rentals

Pool Rentals for Private Parties

To see rental policies and procedures for pool rentals, please see the Policies and Procedures for Rentals at Forest Oaks.

  • Parties with groups less than 40:

    • Parties can be held during normal pool hours of operation or rent the space for a private event.

    • All individuals (swimmers, non-swimmers, parents, members, guests) are included in the total number of guests for an event.

    • There are two spaces available for use for parties. The group can choose between the two spaces.

    • We will not approve two parties at the same time.

  • Parties for groups 40+ are:

    • ​Required to do a private pool rental and cannot use the space during normal hours of operation.

    • Available Sundays from 6 - 9 p.m. or Mondays from 3 - 6 p.m. or 6 - 9 p.m.

    • All child safety policies are enforced during all private parties.

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