Pool Information
* * * THERE IS NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY AT ANY TIME! - SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK! * * *
UNION CITY TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION
4444 CASTILLE COURT, UNION CITY, CA 94587
(510) 489-0220
2026 POOL RULES AND REGULATIONS
THERE IS NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY AT ANY TIME! - SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK!
1. The pool will open May 22, 2026 and closes September 7, 2026. The schedule is as follows:
May 22 through Aug 2: Mon - Fri 8am to Noon - Key hours
Mon - Fri Noon to 7:30pm - Pool Passes
Sat - Sun Noon to 7:30pm - Pool Passes
Aug 3 through Sept 7: Mon - Fri 8am to 4pm - Key hours
Mon - Fri 4pm to 7pm - Pool Passes
Sat - Sun Noon to 7pm - Pool Passes
The hours for Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day: Noon to 7:00pm
The pool hours are subject to change and may be closed without notice.
Pool Passes may be purchased at the Association office beginning May 4th during office hours. EACH person entering the pool area MUST have a valid Pool Pass. New Passes are $10 each, Renewal Passes are free and Day passes are $3 each (10 day passes at a time and only after you have 5 guest passes). Pool Monitors DO NOT sell pool passes. All tenants, lessees, and other non-owner residents must have an authorization form signed by the owner on file in the office before Pool Passes can be sold or renewed.
Pool keys for Key hours are available for a deposit of $50. Only one key can be issued to each Lot. ONLY ADULTS WILL BE PERMITTED USE OF THE KEY. Any child under 18 years of age using the Pool Key without adult supervision will have the key taken from them and the adult's $50 key deposit will be forfeited. Anyone using a pool key must make sure they and any guest(s) have valid pool passes. Pool Key use is permitted while pool employees are on breaks. Any abuse of the pool key to allow entry of unauthorized persons will result in the key being taken and forfeiture of the $50 deposit.
Any violations of these Rules or any other applicable provisions of the Governing Documents subjects the violator to disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, immediate discharge from the pool compound. The violation(s) may result in temporary suspension or permanent revocation of the yearly pool pass and access to the swimming pool. Refusal to leave the pool compound or illegally entering the pool compound is a violation of California Penal Code Section 602(k) – Trespassing. Violators will be prosecuted.
THE GATE TO THE POOL AREA MUST REMAIN CLOSED AND LOCKED AT ALL TIMES.
THE POOL IS MONITORED BY CAMERAS.
Anyone using the swimming pool or entering the pool area must possess a valid Pool Pass.
1. The pool is available during attendant hours for ONLY those persons who have authorized pool passes.
The pool is available during key hours for ONLY those with valid pool passes and with the permission of an
authorized key holder. NO EXCEPTIONS. The pool will be padlocked when closed.
2. Any person using the pool does so entirely at their OWN RISK. The Association is not responsible for anyone’s safety.
3. NO DIVING ALLOWED! No cannon balls, jumping into pool, flipping into pool or any activity that the Pool
Monitor(s) or the Board deems to be unsafe.
4. NO sitting, hanging, standing, pulling, jumping off, playing on or near or pushing off the pool ladders. Pool ladders are used to enter and exit the pool only.
5. Anyone thirteen (13) years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult (18 years old or older) during pool attendant hours. Anyone who requires supervision to use the swimming pool safely or to enter the swimming pool area safely must be supervised.
6. NO GLASS OR METAL items are permitted in the pool area.
7. NO SMOKING OR VAPING of any kind is allowed in or around the pool area.
8. NO RUNNING, DUNKING, WRESTLING, PUSHING, SNAPPING OF TOWELS, CARTWHEELING
ROUGHHOUSING, HITTING ANYONE WITH POOL NOODLES, PUSHING ANYONE INTO THE POOL or other dangerous activities are allowed within the pool area.
9. NO bicycles, skateboards, scooters, roller blades, etc. are allowed in the pool area or around the gate.
10. NO PETS are allowed in the pool area.
11. NO alcoholic beverages are allowed in the pool area. Anyone displaying signs of intoxication or are under any influence of any substance that can alter their judgement or behavior will not be permitted in the pool
area.
12. No member, resident or guest shall remove ANY Association property from the pool area.
13. Foul, vulgar, violent, or obscene language will NOT be permitted.
14. Swimmers with hair six (6) inches or more in length, must wear a bathing cap or have their hair secured
with a rubber band while in the pool.
15. Swim attire must be worn in the pool at all times. T-Shirts are the only non-swim attire that may be worn in the pool and only if worn over swim attire. Persons in diapers and/or training pants MUST wear special swim diapers. Cut-offs, street clothes, gym/workout clothes and basketball shorts are expressly prohibited in the pool. Clean water shoes may be worn in the pool – the shoes cannot be worn outside the pool area.
16. No changing clothing or baby diapers is allowed in the pool area. Please use the restrooms.
17. Personal items, such as swim fins, flotation devices, face masks, snorkels, inflatable balls, etc. may be
used at the discretion of the pool monitors or the Board. All such equipment must be clean and safe to use in
the pool and pool area and be in good working condition. Scuba gear, paddle boards, canoes, large rafts, remote control boats, drones or balloons are not allowed.
18. All trash, paper, wrappers, etc. must be placed in the waste receptacles provided for this purpose. Please clean up after yourself and close pool umbrella when not in use.
19. Members and residents shall have priority to use pool facilities unless the facility has been leased to
another entity by the Association.
20. Members and residents may purchase up to five (5) guest cards per Lot. Guests may be excluded to
prevent overcrowding of the pool. Only ten (10) day passes can be used per day per Lot.
21. Members are responsible for the conduct of their tenants, lessees, residents, family members and guests.
All guests must be accompanied by a Member or resident. All pool users, including guests, shall be
subject to all pool rules.
22. Association members may be held financially responsible for any damage caused by the member or the
member’s tenants, lessees, residents, family members, guests, and guests of any of the member’s tenants, lessees, residents, or family members.
23. The swimming pool is available for personal use by owners, residents, and their guests only; commercial use of the swimming pool is strictly prohibited. Hired swim coaches, trainers, teachers, or instructors are not allowed to use the swimming pool for purposes of providing swimming coaching, training, lessons, or instructions.
member’s tenants, lessees, residents, family members, guests, and guests of any of the member’s tenants, lessees, residents, or family members.
23. The swimming pool is available for personal use by owners, residents, and their guests only; commercial use of the swimming pool is strictly prohibited. Hired swim coaches, trainers, teachers, or instructors are not allowed to use the swimming pool for purposes of providing swimming coaching, training, lessons, or instructions.
24. All furniture and pool toys must be used as intended in the pool area.
25. The pool monitors, if any, have full responsibility for the enforcement of the above pool rules. NO ARGUING
WITH THE POOL MONITOR(S) IS ALLOWED. Being aggressive toward, threatening, or harassing the pool monitor(s) or anyone else in or around the pool area is prohibited. Any authorized sanction imposed by the Association official, while acting within the scope of their authority, shall remain in effect unless countermanded by the Board of Directors. Any grievance, dispute, or complaint will be directed to the Board of Directors.
26. If the pool monitor observes a violation of these rules, they may issue a verbal warning. If a violation is repeated, ongoing, otherwise is not corrected, the pool monitor is authorized to request that the person violating the rules, and any other owners, residents, or guests accompanying the person violating the rules, leave the swimming pool area immediately and not allow them to return that day.
Please be Courteous to Swimmers Around You!
These Swimming Pool Rules and Regulations were adopted by the Board of Directors of the Union City Townhouse Association at an open meeting of the Board held on April 30,2026, in compliance with Civil Code section 4360.
POOL PASS INFORMATION:
EACH PERSON WISHING TO ENTER THE POOL AREA MUST HAVE A CARD – ONE PERSON PER CARD.
BLUE CARDS: FOR RESIDENTS 13 AND OLDER. PICTURE I.D. NON-TRANSFERABLE. CHILDREN 13 YEARS AND UNDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT, 18 YEARS OR OLDER (NO EXCEPTIONS).
YELLOW CARDS: FOR AGES 1 YEAR THROUGH 12 YEARS OF AGE. PICTURE I.D. NON TRASFERABLE. CHILDREN 13 YEARS AND UNDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT, 18 YEARS OR OLDER (NO EXCEPTIONS).
WHITE CARDS: GUESTS OR RESIDENTS. NO MORE THAN 5 GUEST CARDS ARE ALLOWED PER RESIDENT CARD. GUESTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AT LEAST ONE RESIDENT WITH A VALID CARD. ALL CARDS MUST BE FROM THE SAME ADDRESS. CHILDREN 13 YEARS AND UNDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT, 18 YEARS OR OLDER (NO EXCEPTIONS).
ORANGE CARDS: DAY PASSES. DAY PASSES ARE ISSUED ONLY TO THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY PURCHASED FIVE (5) REGULAR GUEST PASSES FOR THE SEASON. EACH UNIT CAN ONLY HAVE UP TO TEN (10) DAY PASSES PER DAY. DAY PASSES ARE GOOD FOR ONE DAY ONLY. ALL DAY PASSES MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT, 18 YEARS OR OLDER WITH A VALID RESIDENT CARD.
WE ONLY ACCEPT CHECK, MONEY ORDER OR CASHIERS CHECK.
