Horn Rapids Pool

The pool in our community is for the enjoyment of all Horn Rapids MHOA, their guests, and renters who have been registered by their property owners. The pool is not manned with HOA staff or a lifeguard, so it is every owner’s responsibility to follow the rules to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all. We have residents from all ages from toddlers to senior citizens using the pool at the same time. Our pool is relatively small, so it is important to follow and observe the rules to ensure a positive experience for everyone. Please review the following Rules and Regulations.

POOL ACCESS – Homeowners who purchased a keycard(s) and/or a key fob(s) to access the pool in previous years MUST register online for the current pool season.  Homeowners in good standing who wish to use the pool this year (who didn’t register last year) must register online and contact the pool staff for a keycard(s) and/or keyfob(s) and wristbands. There will be a $10 charge for a new keycard(s) or a keyfob(s), and a $2 charge for wristbands. CHECKS and CASH only.

KEYCARD or KEYFOB ENTRY – Horn Rapids HOA Residents must use their own keycard/keyfob to enter the fenced pool area and while there, may not let any person/persons into the fenced pool area that is not part of their registered family or their guests. Please refrain from opening the gate to the pool area to anyone. They must use their own keycard for entry. New signs are posted on the pool entry gate. Failure to adhere to the rules including keycard access violations or letting others into the pool may result in suspension or revoking access to the pool. 

WRISTBANDS – Any resident, 13 years or older by September4, 2023, must wear a wristband at the pool. Residents under the age of 13 do not wear a wristband.

GUESTS – The Horn Rapids Pool is for use by Horn Rapids residents and their accompanied guests. Each Horn Rapids resident is allowed a maximum of TWO guests at any time. If you are hosting a party at the Horn Rapids Pool, there must be one resident for every two guests.  Residents must accompany their guests at the Horn Rapids Pool at all times. Guests do not wear wristbands.

BUDDY SYSTEM – Any person between the ages of 16-17, entering the fenced pool area, must follow these rules: 

● Each person must be 16 or 17, or older to use the buddy system.

● Each person must be a registered user and have their own keycard/keyfob unless they are of the same family.  

● They must wear their blue Horn Rapids wristbands.

● They are NOT allowed to be in the fenced pool area alone. They must be with a buddy (who is a registered user, 16 or 17 of age) or an
   adult (who is a registered user, 18 or older) at all times.

● They must conduct themselves in an adult manner and be respectful of others in the fenced pool area.

CHILDREN – Registered residents under the age of 16 may ONLY enter the fenced pool area is accompanied by a parent/adult (18 years or older) that has a current pool registration.

RENTERS – Pool access will only be available to Renters once Homeowners/Leasing company provide the renter information with our bookkeeper at bookkeeper@hornrapidshoa.com. As a result, both owners and renters will receive emails that update them on pertinent pool and other HOA information. Renter information must include names (of all residents residing in home currently), address, phone or cell and email to our bookkeeper.   

RULES – All residents and guests must follow posted Pool Rules and Regulations. Any resident, or his/her guest in violation of any of the Horn Rapids Pool Rules and Regulations, may result in verbal, or written warning, financial assessment or loss of pool use, and your keycards deactivated. 

SURVEILLANCE – Security cameras are in use at the Horn Rapids Pool and Picnic Shelter. In addition, the keycard/keyfob access provides another data point for staff when reviewing any complaints or possible violations.

REPORTING INCIDENTS – For non-emergency issues, email the pool staff at pool@hornrapidshoa.com and include the date and time of the issue (for purposes of reviewing video and keycard/keyfob access).  Any complaints or concerns should be brought to the attention of HOA staff within 48 hours of occurrence to allow for review of video and keycard/keyfob access. 

EMERGENCIES – For emergencies always call 911. You may use your cell phone, or the emergency phone enclosed in the red box on the wall adjacent to the pool.

POOL RULES                                                                                                                               

WRISTBANDS REQUIRED for all registered residents 13 years (birthday by September 4, 2023) and older!  Wristbands must be worn while in the pool area.

GUESTS – Guests NO LONGER are registered online. Registered residents are allowed 2 guests each while in the pool area. Guests must be accompanied at all times by an adult registered HOA resident. Guests DO NOT wear a wristband.

BUDDY SYSTEM is for 16-17 year old children ONLY!  Must use your keycard/keyfob, have wristbands on, be respectful of others and must enter and leave together. (See detailed information above)

CLEANSING SHOWER – All swimmers must have a cleansing shower before entering the pool water.

BATHING SUITS REQUIRED to enter the pool water! Please wear appropriate swimwear that is not too revealing. No street clothes in the pool water.

POOL GATE must remain locked at all times. DO NOT open the gate for any person at any time, unless they are part of your family or your guests!!!  They must use their own keycard/keyfob!

WADING POOL use is limited to kids, 6 years old and under, or any person that is disabled. Each child must be accompanied by and under the supervision of an adult. Safety of the child is paramount.

Chairs are NOT to be put in the wading pool.  They are to be kept on the deck at all times.

ONLY use swim diapers and cloth diapers with rubber pants.

FLOTATION DEVICES such as noodles and water wings may be used for safety.

NO food, (this includes popsicles, ice cream bars and the like)

NO beverages or alcohol are allowed inside the fenced Pool area. USE THE PICNIC SHELTER! 

NO glass containers!  Please have water in plastic or reusable containers.

NO spitting, spouting water, nose blowing or discharge of bodily waste.

NO animals are allowed inside the pool fenced area or immediately outside.

NO diving, running, rough play, disorderly conduct, or obscene language.

NO athletic equipment such as footballs, basketballs, baseballs, volleyballs, tennis balls or blow-up balls, etc.  

NO smoking, e-cigarettes, use of chewing tobacco or any tobacco products.

NO bicycles, skateboards, scooters, or skates allowed in the pool area or picnic shelter area.

NO BBQ grills or similar type implements are allowed in the fenced pool area.

NO person with open wounds or a contagious disease is permitted in the pool area or water.

NO person under the influence of alcohol or drugs is permitted in the fenced pool area.

BLOW UP DEVICES PROHIBITED – NO inner tubes, rafts, float lounges, beach balls, or other blow-up devices. These can be a trapping hazard, especially with so many people in the pool.

WATER GUNS, and any type of squirt guns are PROHIBITED in the pool. 

I agree to abide by the pool hours which are 6 am to 8 pm.

Horn Rapids MHOA Staff, employees or volunteers will not be held accountable for damage or loss to any items in the fenced pool area, the picnic shelter or anywhere on the Horn Rapids MHOA grounds. Horn Rapids MHOA staff, employees or volunteers will not be held liable for any cause.

SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK – NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY!

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE HOMEOWNER/RENTER AGREEING TO THESE TERMS TO INFORM ALL RESIDENTS RESIDING IN THE HOME (AND, ALL GUESTS) TO THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS.