Rec pool etiquette
 

I have a question regarding rec centers' pool etiquette which I couldn't find an answer to when I looked at the rules on line. Do you think someone playing music for all to hear is okay at rec pools? I personally would never do it and don't appreciate being subjected to it, especially when I'm looking to have peaceful read on a lounge chair by the pool. I found this happens at the beach too, even had people do it on a tennis court up north. Thoughts?

No, I don't think it is OK. There are so many good options in headphones now, keep your musical preferences to yourself.

DH uses earphones on the rare occasion he watches TV late in the lanai.

I find the music offensive and it was a large part of my decision to put in a pool. The only thing worse were the super loud talkers in the rec pool.

I too think it's inappropriate to impose your music on others. Many, including me, go there to read and do not like unnecessary sounds.

I like to read by the pool too. Hubby likes heavy metal at full volume with sub woofers but not by the pool. I like classical myself. Many types of music simply irritate me.

Glad to hear I'm not alone to find it inappropriate. Has anyone ever asked the owner of the music to put the volume down?

I also think it’s a selfish habit but I’d be hesitant to ask them to turn it down unless you know it’s a reasonable person you’re dealing with.

I wear earplugs when I swim. They’re very comfortable and cut out most, not all, outside noise. The ones I use are a gel-like material that come in a pack of, I think, eight pairs. They’re available in the pharm department at Publix, Walmart, CVS, etc.

Good luck.

They have to talk loud to be heard over the music.

I would ask them nicely to tone it down

ask them to turn it down,politely,,if they refuse pick up the phone and report it....

They play the VLS radio station at the country club pool. Usually I'm fine with it, and since it's "piped in" there's really nothing you can complain about, and no one to complain to.

At the nearest rec pool, sometimes the regulars will have a radio playing, but it's never very loud. It's always a music station, never country, and never rap. So I'm fine with it.

If you are at a rec center pool, there is always someone in the rec center, you can speak to the person on duty and if they think you have a legitimate issue, they will deal with it.

And isn't ironic that the louder the music, louder the talkers which leases to louder music which leads to louder talkers. You see the cause and effect.

I have and she did, grudgingly.

Pool etiquette
 

One of the many reason I put in a pool. Loud talking about illnesses, where to eat, and politics kept me from enjoying a leisurely read and occasional dip.

It's interesting how some people feel they can do what they want without regard for others. I often think if I'm ever alone in the pool I would play my portable BT - I have never done it however - even if I am the only one there. This person should not be doing it either.

There is a man who does it at the Virginia Trace pool. I also don’t like it but the “regulars” seem to enjoy it, so I just grin and bear it!

go the nearest rec center and speak with the manager there. Each rec center has the responsibility to oversee the adult pools nearest to them

I don't care for loud music or talkers either at the pools. Since so many seem to feel that way maybe it would be a useful idea for TV to designate some pools as "quiet pools" just like they designate some as "family" or "sports" pools.

Just rude and inconsiderate. Keep column low if you must be entertained at the pool.

I would go in the Rec center and speak to the attendant. Let them handle it if it is a rules infraction

I am new to TV. The Pool is a community place for all residence to enjoy. I can't believe how people can be so inconsiderate of others! Like someone said, if you want to play music wear earbuds. Not everyone wants to hear your music! There should be a rule posted NO LOUD MUSIC PLAYING!!

Radio is one thing. But kids in adult only pools seems to be OK now? Seems rules are for everyone else.

Thanks for all your suggestions. Not sure what I'll do going forward but nice to know I'm not alone in feeling they're being inconsiderate.

Kids are allowed in the rec pools, but not in the neighborhood pools

They need to use headphones so as not to disturb others around them who might want to read a book.

On kids in neighborhood pools, it may be visitors that don't know the rules and should be referred to the nearest rec pool for families.

I agree with you that it is inappropriate to play your own music for all to hear at the pool. We might even say it is rude. I don’t even like to hear music over the pool’s P.A. system unless it’s from before 1980 and I happen to really like the band. I enjoy silence a lot. It’s possible that some listeners associate having their own music at the pool with their childhood memories of being at the pool with their little transistor radio and the hit parade, back when the world was young. Or perhaps they did that at the beach or the shore.

My favorite music at the pool memory was when “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” came out in 1967. (My last summer at the pool—after that I had to work every summer.) The radio station we favored played the album for 24 hours with no advertising, over and over. It showed me new possibilities for music. (Of course, there were many more possibilities I would learn about later.)

I remember when “Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I’m 64” seemed impossibly far in the future. Now it’s in the past.

The loud talkers may need hearing aids which they have removed to go into the pool.

Loud music is rude but talking? Come on. If you want dead silence in a public venue then stay home.

Grow a set ! Turn it down!
 

Do you ever approach them or just cowardly post questions

Talking
 

It really was shouting from 1 side of the pool to the other. I had a pool put in my yard and it is the best money I have ever spent.

Then the question becomes "what is 'loud' music?"

Also, should loud 'talking' be banned too?

I'd much prefer listening to any type of music rather than a group of 6 or 7 people talking over each other complaining about their aches, pains, the weather, grandchildren etc...

As is usually the case, there's no one size fits all solution that will make everyone happy. Just try to show a little respect for those around you and if someone is too loud perhaps simply asking them to tone it down a bit is all that is needed for everyone to enjoy themselves.

You are dealing with the inconsiderate.

I would never do it. Not my personality, I usually keep to myself and sometimes someone’s playlist is really annoying. I’m surprised they don’t pump in music from the local radio station like they do around the squares.

confrontation
 

I have been to 2 adult pools where arguments escalated that the sheriffs had to come. One was verbal that got crazy and the other verbal escalated into a physical attack. I would not confront anyone.

Ohiobuckeye
 

There’s a lot of pools in TV. I would just go to another pool. Being a Billiard player, one day a week we played at Canal or Bogart & Beetlemania played Beetle music which was very good & if you ever been to a Billiard Tour. or league play most pool players like it quite. So I would suggest to go to another Rec Center or go swimming earlier or at at a latter time!

Some pools have music piped in and some don’t. If I go to one that doesn’t and play my music next to me and my wife at a volume much lower than what is piped in at some pools I don’t see what the problem is. I always get in the pool to see if it is audible and unless everything else is completely quiet it can’t be heard. I am very conscious of the volume and agree I don’t want to offend or impose. But if the rec center doesn’t pipe music to my pool what’s the problem? I also like the fact it blocks out the loud talkers and even the cell phone users. Those are the ones that bother me. There was a cell phone user the other day at the pool getting angry and animated and loud around the pool. That’s what bothers me.

They need to change the name of this page from talk of the villages to gripe of the villages. So now you want to ban music, and talking at the pools? So it’s no longer about the volume, it’s about someone else’s right to enjoy their time at the pool infringing on your right? There is no flip side to this coin? It’s your way or the highway? Well at least you weren’t complaining about them not wearing a mask while swimming. SMDH.

I had the same concern on Thanksgiving day. We need to remember we don’t all like the same music, volume, or occasion!