Guests & Rentals
Guests
Your guests are always welcome at Oaklands. The fee for each guest regardless of age is $5. Each guest must be accompanied by a member aged 14 or older. Exception - A member aged 12 to 14 may bring one guest aged 12 or older provided the guest passes the deep water test. See Pool Rules for more information.
Parties
The pool is available for rental by members for private parties. These parties may held during or after regular pool hours.
Please complete the party rental form (available in the Forms Library) and contact us at info@oaklandspool.com, if you are interested in scheduling a party.
We would ask that you please try to schedule at least one week (7 days) in advance in order to allow time to schedule guards.
Children’s parties are allowed, only during pool hours, with each child attending the party who wishes to swim out of reach of a responsible adult taking a swim test with an Oaklands’ lifeguard to determine his or her swimming ability.
Policies
General Policies (applicable to all party types)
The MEMBER renting the pool must be present for the entire party.
MEMBERS are responsible for their guests and should make sure they know the pool rules.
Parties include use of snack shack refrigerator.
All Parties are scheduled with the pool manager (see Staff Directory for contact information or contact pool phone number)
A Party Form must be completed
It is the reponsibility of the party sponor to:
Dispose of all trash in proper receptacles
Ensure appropriate music is played at a reasonable level.
Remove and dispose of all decorations
Additional fee may be assessed based on the size of the party and the time frame requested.
During Pool Hours
Tables can be reserved for the party.
5-10 guests:
$5 fee per non-member guest over 2 years old
Over 10 guests:
$30 party fee (for non-bond holders)
$5 fee per non-member guest
The number of guests and hours must be discussed with the pool manager so the correct number of lifeguards can be scheduled.
After Pool Hours
Bonded members twenty-five (25) and over may reserve the pool for private parties or other social activities after published operating hours, Member(s) must be present for the entire party, ensuring that they and all guests abide by pool rules.
$75 per hour party/rental fee is required plus the cost of lifeguards needed as determined by criteria below:
Less than 50 guests:
2 guards required - $20 per hour + $10 shut-down fees
50 to 74 guests:
3 guards required - $30 per hour + $15 shut-down fees
75 to 100 guests:
4 guards required - $40 per hour +$20 shut-down fees
NOTE: The City of Newark enforces noise ordnance restrictions during after-hours . Parties terminated early for violation will not be issued refunds for partial rental or guard fees. Further, renter will bear the costs of any fines levied against Oaklands Swim Club as a result of the noise ordnance violation.