UPDATED - BEACH OPENING AND RULES
PINES LAKE ASSOCIATION
BEACH OPENING AND RULES
JUNE 13, 2020
Dear Members in Good Standing,
As a reminder we have the beach hours listed below. Please note that due to the changing Executive Orders by the Governor we’ve made several amendments to the beach rules. Please see below. All changes are capitalized and bold.
South Beach
Gate Opens 9:30am
Beach Time 9:30am – 2:00pm
Beach Closed 2:00pm – 3:00pm (all beach goers must leave PLA property)
Gate Opens 3:00pm
Beach Time 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Beach Closed 7:30pm
West Beach
Gate Opens 10:00am
Beach Time 10:00am – 2:00pm
Beach Closed 2:00pm – 3:00pm (all beach goers must leave PLA property)
Gate Opens 3:00pm
Beach Time 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Beach Closed 7:00pm
BEACH RULES:
All members must have a beach badge for each person on PLA property.
All members entering South Beach via the path must report to the main gate security guard.
No guests are permitted until such time as social distancing is no longer required.
An adult must accompany all children under 14 years of age.
Facemasks must be worn on all areas of PLA property excluding the water, docks, and beaches. Facemasks must cover the nose and mouth. Facemasks must be worn when speaking with all PLA Staff.
Social distancing of 6 feet or more is required for all non-immediate family members and caregivers while on PLA property.
Group (pods) sizes on the beach are required to be 6 or less.
Saving of spots on the beach is not permitted.
FOOD WILL BE PERMITTED ON THE BEACH AND LIMITED TO SMALL BAGGED SNACKS AND FRUIT. OUTSIDE DELIVERIES, BOXED LUNCHES…ARE NOT CONSIDERED SNACKS.
Non-alcoholic drinks are permitted on PLA property.
The Snack Bar is closed per EO-143
Bathroom usage will be permitted at the rate of one person at a time, unless a parent or caregiver must be present to assist a family member.
Shoes or flip flops must be worn in the restrooms.
PLA paddleboards and boats are not available for usage.
Swimming lanes one member per lane permitted.
Social distancing is required in the water.
Water toys WILL BE permitted in the water. (including but not limited to goggles, snorkels, fins, kick boards, pool noodles and toys). Do not share or leave these at waters edge.
All items left on the beach will be discarded after all beach closures. There will be no lost and found.
BENCHES ARE AVAILABLE FOR USAGE.
THE PAVILLION IS OPEN TO SIT IN. EATING IS NOT ALLOWED.
*****Parents are responsible for enforcing social distancing of their children while on PLA property and in the water.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
We are still in the process of determining how to move forward with some fun events during the summer. TBA.
Thank you,
Board of Trustees