Membership at SGPA is open and any one is welcome to apply. We are a private neighborhood pool association operating as a 501(c) 7 organization. Use of the facilities is limited to our members and their guests. The pool is open from 7:00AM to 10:30PM daily expect for routine maintenance, construction and private member events.

Our members-only format allows us to enforce the rules that help maintain a safe, secure and friendly environment that generations of members have enjoyed for over 75 years. Members need a reliable cell phone to receive text messages from the association and to unlock gates accessing the pool.

Membership terms are for 6 months at a time (Jan 1 to June 30 and July 1 to December 31). Initial memberships are prorated. The cost of a 6-month membership is $240. There is a refundable deposit of $300 and a non-refundable application fee of $100 when your membership is approved.

Candidates for membership must complete an application and submit it to the association board for approval. The board reserves the right to approve or reject any candidate.

Unfortunately, our pool and grounds are not ADA compliant and this should be taken into consideration when requesting membership. Members and guests use the pool at their own risk as the association does not provide lifeguards.

• Download an application below. It is a PDF document and can be completed on a computer.
• Before completing an application, candidates will need the reference of 2 members that are not from the same family.
• Email the completed application to southgroveparkassociation@gmail.com.
• Once approved by the board, membership is not final until all financial obligations have been met.
• Activation for phones will be done once all required forms have been completed.

Guests are allowed to visit the pool only when accompanied by the member or eligible dependent and must adhere to the same rules and procedures as members.

A guest must always be accompanied by a member and never left alone. Members allowing guests to use the pool unaccompanied risk having their membership suspended or terminated.

The association limits the frequency and the number of guest visits to the pool. Policies have been enacted prevening guest access from interfering with other members use of the pool at the same time.

• Guest policy limitations are based on the entire family and not each dependent.
• Members may bring guests two (2) times a month.
• There is a limit of three (3) guests per visit.

Access to the pool is granted through an application installed on a mobile phone. It supports both Android and Apple devices. It will lock and unlock the gates. Members must ensure gates are locked when leaving the pool.

A membership is limited to three (3) phones per account. There is an annual charge of $10 per phone after the first activation. Activated phones are renewed annually by the association.

Members must notify the association when they change phones or phone numbers. New phones must be reactivated otherwise you will be denied access when showing up at the pool.

When showing up at the pool, the application will indicate two (2) gates: VEHICLE GATE, POOL GATE. You must be in close proximity to each gate respectively.

• Unlock: Press VEHICLE GATE from on your phone and you will hear a BEEP indicating the gate is ready to be unlocked.
• You have ten (10) seconds to physically turn the knob to the left. The gate may now be pushed backwards to gain entrance.
• For security and safety reasons, you should leave this gate open while you are at the pool. This will allow for first responders to enter in the event of an emergency.
• This gate may also be left open while other members are at the pool. The last member leaving has the responsibility to lock the gate.
• Lock: Press VEHICLE GATE from on your phone and you will hear a BEEP indicating the gate is ready to be locked.
• You must turn the knob to the right to physically lock the gate. The knob will not turn automatically.

• Unlock: Press POOL GATE from on your phone and you will hear a BEEP indicating the gate is UNLOCKED.
• You only have a few seconds to open the gate to enter the pool enclosure.
• Once the gate is closed, it is automatically RELOCKED.
• If you need to go back to your vehicle, you must take your phone with you reenter the pool enclosure.
• Since this gate locks automatically, please ensure the gate is closed when leaving.

Members and guests must have the prerequisite skills and physical ability to use the pool since there is no lifeguard on duty under any circumstance.

Any children under the age of fifteen (15) years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

There are a general set of safety rules posted inside the pool enclosure in addition to a set of guidelines posted in association documentation.

All members and their guests are expected to know and understand all pool safety rules and accompanying association guidelines. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate a membership for any violation of these rules and guidelines.

• Alcoholic beverages are not allowed anywhere or anytime on the property.
• Food and glass containers are not allowed in the pool enclosure.
• Children aged 15 and under may not bring guests to the pool unless accomanied by an adult member.
• Each person should shower before entering the pool or after applying suntan lotion.
• Acceptable swim wear (no street clothes) must be worn in the pool.
• Members and guests must observe decency in sunbathing and other poolside activities. Excessive noise, loud music and inappropriate language are prohibited.
• Members and guests are not allowed to use pool furniture inside the pool or use safety equipment and water hose for play. Diving off the canopy is prohibited.
• Pets are not allowed in the pool or unattended in the pool enclosure.
• The electronic lock on the gate must be used to access the pool enclosure. Climbing over the fence is prohibited.
• Members should ensure all gates are closed and locked when leaving the pool or premises. Use of pool outside of the posted hours is prohibited.
• Common courtesy is expected from all members and their guests, whether in or out of the pool.

Only members may reserve the pool and picnic grounds for a private event. Reservations should be made at least a week before the event to allow time for notifying the membership the pool will be closed during that time.

The maximum number of people allowed at an event is forty (40) people. While a lifeguard is not required, it is recommended for a large event. The member booking the event must provide the names of 3 extra adult dependents who are responsible for monitoring people in the pool.

An event is booked for a maximum of three (3) hours. During this time, the regular membership may not use the pool unless they are invited guests. The booking member is required to ensure that attendees follow pool rules and association guidelines.

After the party has concluded, the member must clean up all trash in order to have their deposit returned. A board member may also show up during the party to ensure all policies are being followed and the number of guests do not exceed the allowable amount.

• Less than 20 guests, including family members.
• A refundable deposit of $100. This amount is returned once we verify there is no damage and the property is clean after the event has concluded.
• A small event fee of $100. The party is not booked until the deposit and fee have been received by the treasurer.

• Less than 40 guests, including family members.
• A refundable deposit of $100. This amount is returned once we verify there is no damage and the property is clean after the event has concluded.
• A large event fee of $200. The party is not booked until the deposit and fee have been received by the treasurer.