[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by nativetex

The family pool at Fenney Grill has umbrellas

They also don’t have a shade structure except at the gate entrance, so the handful of tables with umbrellas are the only shade offered for those eating and drinking from Fenney Grill.

Fenney pool is unique in that it’s the only non-country club pool in TV that has a restaurant attached to it for ordering food and drinks, and only one of two pools with a beach or zero entry. It’s so popular the gate is manned most of the time to check for Village IDs, and likely control crowd size. Plus, the rec center there is regional, which would normally have a sports pool not family pool. However, there is a sports pool too, it’s just a couple blocks away.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Maker

I prefer honesty and factual communications from management that I can trust.
They should always use accurate descriptions throughout their work life. When they embellish to the point where they publish false information, they may fool the newbies, but they insult everyone who knows the real truth.
Since they have a history of spinning things with inaccurate information, whenever they put out information, it becomes a question of what really is the truth, and much is a make up exaggerated lie again. Anyone that blindly believes everything they say is simply being deceived.

Apparently even calling them "swimming pools" would trigger the "you cannot swim in an adult pool" arguments.

I'm on my first cup of coffee, but I am stretching my brain to come up with how "resort style pool" would fool someone into - what exactly?

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Umbrellas become projectiles in the wind. It’s hard enough to get recreation center employees to check ID’s, I’m pretty sure they don’t want the additional task of monitoring wind conditions and correspondingly removing and replacing umbrellas. They sell umbrellas that clip on to chairs, you could bring your own with you.

Would that be allowed? Usually the rec department says 'no' to things like that.

[crash]

Originally Posted by Maker

These are all "resort style" pools. Umbrellas must not be something a resort would have. Curious how they define "resort".

Non rectangular shape is only difference.

[Rocksnap]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

They do to some extent. With the new pools, the covered area is either very small, or only partially covered with a trellis-like structure.

When not in the water, I don’t care to lay in the direct sun, and sometimes looking for a covered area at the pool can be a challenge.

I feel your pain. Love being outside, but my laying in the sun days are over. Give me shade. New to TV, but I haven’t seen many pools with any amount of shade.

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by Nana2Teddy

They also don’t have a shade structure except at the gate entrance, so the handful of tables with umbrellas are the only shade offered for those eating and drinking from Fenney Grill.

Fenney pool is unique in that it’s the only non-country club pool in TV that has a restaurant attached to it for ordering food and drinks, and only one of two pools with a beach or zero entry. It’s so popular the gate is manned most of the time to check for Village IDs, and likely control crowd size. Plus, the rec center there is regional, which would normally have a sports pool not family pool. However, there is a sports pool too, it’s just a couple blocks away.

the pool is always mobbed when we get there, -the last time we went they had no seats available. we use Cattails, just for a great view & lots of space, it's a lot like the fenney pool

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by CarlR33

Had umbrellas at our Midwest community pool and no one would put them down at the end of the day even after repeated reminders, etc. As others said, it would add more work for the community folks on a day like Monday.

Yep. Theres always a few selfish, entitled people who spoil it for everyone else

[Stu from NYC]

Problems problems

[NoMo50]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Problems problems

Definitely first world problems.

[CybrSage]

Originally Posted by Maker

These are all "resort style" pools. Umbrellas must not be something a resort would have. Curious how they define "resort".

It is the shape of the pool. The rectangle ones are not resort style.

No one is trying to trick you or cheat you. It is a normal, common, easy to learn thing if you simply googled it instead of decried the builder as evil. Bing even auto suggested the second half when I typed "what is a resort (suggested style pool)".

So yourself a favor, before you rage, search.

[FredTheHead]

Umbrellas are not allowed at the pools. We were at a pool when an employee told a couple to take down their umbrellas. They were the only residents sitting around the pool.

[Iowagirl2]

at the Chula Vista pool, they don’t allow you to bring your own umbrella.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Iowagirl2

at the Chula Vista pool, they don’t allow you to bring your own umbrella.

Flying projectiles not a good thing. Wonder why some neighborhood pools are so crowded and others relatively empty

[Mrmean58]

The pools at the Championship golf courses have umbrellas and some even provide table service to the restaurant. There is a nominal annual membership for access to these pools.

[Robojo]

Originally Posted by DeweyBeach

After moving here, I was surprised the Rec Center pools don't provide umbrellas. Has that always been the case or was there an issue/incident which resulted in umbrellas not being provided?

Not to take air out of my own question, however, I'm sure the expense of providing and replacing umbrellas for all these pools would be enormous. Just curious if anyone knew any other reason.

Hahaha umbrellas? When I moved here I was looking for the towel service.

It not that kind of place.