How the Piney-Z Swimming Pool Schedule is Determined

We are fortunate to have such a nice pool for residents and their guests at Piney-Z. Questions occasionally arise about how the scheduled is determined. The current Pool Season, including the days and hours of operation, was adopted by the CDD Board of Supervisors. Determining an appropriate schedule can be a challenge due to several factors and requirements. The Board tries to balance pool availability with the cost of upkeep and lifeguard requirements.

Since the CDD is a special purpose government, (Providing the pool as one of the services for you) the pool and amenities cannot be managed in the same way a pool might be managed at a hotel or apartment complex. For a variety of reasons including insurance, safety, and security, the pool and deck area cannot be open without a lifeguard present. The Board currently requires a minimum of two guards on duty for the pool to be opened. The cost of chemicals, utilities, maintenance, and lifeguard staffing are financed through the CDD assessment fees paid by Piney-Z property owners.

The CDD considers several factors when determining the schedule for the non-heated pool, including input from residents, legal counsel, CDD property manager’s input, lifeguard need and availability, estimated operational costs, lighting limitations, past pool attendance, school and college calendar calendars, aquatics management company advice, and the schedules of other local outdoor non-heated pools.

The CDD Board and Property Manager realize the weather may be warm on certain days before the pool is opened or after it closes for the season. Pool use and lifeguard availability drop significantly once public schools resume. Residents at CDD Meetings (Separate from HOA meetings) have expressed a desire to save on assessment fees and that a more lengthy pool schedule could result in paying lifeguards to watch an empty pool. A longer pool schedule could result in higher assessments for all Piney-Z property owners the next fiscal year. If you have any questions, or comments regarding the pool schedule please contact the CDD Board or CDD Property Manager, Lance Rogers.

2005 Swimming Pool Season

April 16 -May 22
Saturdays and Sundays
10:00am - 8:30pm

May 28- August 14
7 days per week
10:00am - 8:30pm

August 20 - October 16
Saturdays and Sundays
10:00am - Dusk

Pool Rules (PDF)