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Check-In<\/h3>\n

When anyone in your family comes to the pool, they will need to check in with the account holder’s name at the front desk.\u00a0 Children under the age of 8, and any children who cannot swim safely by themselves must be accompanied by a responsible parent or caregiver at least 15 years old when visiting the pool.<\/p>\n

Check-Out<\/h3>\n

Prior to leaving the pool, please check out with a staff member at the front desk, again providing the account holder’s name. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to ask one of our friendly staff members.<\/p>\n

Babysitter\/Nanny Memberships<\/h3>\n

Separate Babysitter\/Nanny memberships or dues are not required; members who have paid dues in full may send their children to the pool in the care of a sitter age 15 or older. If you have a consistent babysitter\/nanny that will accompany your children to the pool, it is helpful for us to have that person’s name on file.\u00a0 If you have not already provided it, you can let us know at check-in.\u00a0 All sitters must be dressed appropriately to enter the water and must provide active supervision of children in their care. Sitters are not considered active members, may not use the pool when not supervising children of an active member family, and may not bring personal guests when supervising children. Members who provide daycare to a child other than their own may not bring that child to the pool unless the child\u2019s family is a member.<\/p>\n

Active Supervision of Children Required<\/h3>\n

If a child is unable to swim across the Lower Pool without assistance or touching the bottom, that child must be accompanied in the pool by a parent or sitter at all times. The parent or sitter must be within arm\u2019s length of the child; sitting on the pool\u2019s edge is not sufficient supervision. A non-swimming child may not be in the pool wearing any type of flotation device unless a parent or sitter is actively supervising that child.\u00a0 The only type of flotation devices permissible in the pools are US Coast Guard Approved personal flotation devices (PFDs); weight requirements\/limitations should be considered; all approved PFDs will have safety guidelines stamped on them.\u00a0 Noodles, \u201cwater wings\u201d and similar inflatable toys do not meet this requirement.\u00a0 Pool toys such as soft cloth\/sponge balls and dive toys are welcome as long as they are used with discretion and do not interfere with other members’ enjoyment of the pool.<\/p>\n

Guests<\/h3>\n

Members are encouraged to bring guests to Ridgewood Pool.\u00a0 All paid, active memberships receive 4 free guest passes, each of which can be used to admit an individual or family. There will be no physical pass you will need to keep track of.\u00a0 \u00a0You are able to determine for which guests you would like to use your free passes; simply let us know when you would like the free pass applied to your guest(s). Guest fees are $10\/individual, $20\/family. Guests are welcome to visit up to four times per summer, whether they come with you or another member, before purchasing their own membership. You must check in each guest under your name and accompany them during their entire visit. You are also responsible for informing them of this guest policy and any other pertinent pool policies during their visit.\u00a0 NO GUESTS DURING OPENING OR CLOSING WEEKENDS PLEASE.<\/p>\n

Parties and Large Groups<\/h3>\n

Ridgewood Pool welcomes members to celebrate birthdays, team parties, etc. at the pool. So that we may properly staff the pool, we require that you register all such events with the Pool Manager at least two weeks in advance. Members hosting such events must be present for the duration of the event. Non-members are welcome to attend these events, and must pay regular guest fees. Please check with the Pool Manager for other services or assistance that Ridgewood Pool can provide.\u00a0 Submit Private Party Request here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Seating\/Storage<\/h3>\n

Chairs are available for lounging and depositing your belongings. Please be courteous and reserve only as many chairs as will likely be used at a time.\u00a0 Feel free to reposition them as you’d like, but please do not drag them as this shortens their life span.\u00a0 On busy days, chairs are reserved for adult members only. Kids are encouraged to use benches or spread out towels on the deck or grass for seating and storing belongings. Wifi is available throughout the pool area for you to enjoy.<\/p>\n

Food<\/h3>\n

We have an eating area and “Snack Shack” just off the upper pool area where you can purchase kid-friendly snacks, or you can carry in your own food and non-alcoholic beverages. (No glass containers please.)\u00a0 Food must be kept at least 15ft away from the pools at all times per state law.\u00a0 We can host special events upon advance request to the Pool Manager (e.g., birthday or team parties, etc.).\u00a0 Gas Grills and tools are available for member use at such events.<\/p>\n

Pools<\/h3>\n