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Recreation Areas Include the pools, picnic armadas, children’s play area, clubhouse, lake, and grass areas adjacent to the lake and walkways.

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In order to keep the pools, spas and lake enjoyable and safe for all, please observe the following Policies and Guidelines:

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NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED. 
NO GLASS ALLOWED. 
NO SWIMMING IN THE LAKE. 
NO SMOKING IN BEACH CLUB COMMON AREAS.

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Fins, hard ball, or flotation devices other than life preservers are not permitted in the pools. In order to keep the pools/spas enjoyable and safe for all, the guidelines for acceptable toys will be as follows:

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  • Soft balls and blow-up toys, but no rafts

  • Diving rings and similar diving toys

  • Masks, goggles, and snorkels

  • Any equipment normally used for lap swimming within lane lines

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It is important to remember that it is the final judgment of the pool/spa/lake monitor and/or Board of Directors as to what creates an unsafe situation. For instance, the pool may become too crowded for the safe use of diving rings, or an approved flotation device may not fit properly and be judged unsafe.

POOL, SPA, & LAKE POLICIES

The Pool Is Open Starting July 31st

State Pool Guidelines

Kern County Public Pool Guidance

A. POOLS/SPAS

The Pool/Spa are Designated Facilities

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  1. Swimming in the pools is limited to specific hours, which are posted at the entrance. Hours are subject to change without notice. Swimming is at one's own risk.

  2. Pursuant to California State Law, children under the age of fourteen (14) years must be accompanied, while in the designated facilities, by a responsible person, who shall not be younger than eighteen (18) years.

  3. All swimmers must shower prior to entering the pool/spa.

  4. Persons having skin lesions, sores, inflamed eyes, mouth, nose or ear discharges, or who are carriers of any communicable disease, shall not use the pool/spa.

  5. Infants must wear diapers and waterproof rubber pants, with elastic at the waist and legs, when in the water.

  6. Proper swimwear is required. NO street clothing, including cut-offs, will be permitted.

  7. Hairpins and metal clips are not allowed.

  8. Food is not permitted in the water. Waterfowl should never be encouraged by feeding. These birds add unwanted nutrients to the water that are damaging to the water quality.

  9. Diving is not allowed.

  10. Running is not allowed in the pool, or on the paved areas. Horseplay or unruly conduct is not permitted.

  11. Except for Seeing Eye and/or hearing assisted dogs, animals are NOT ALLOWED in designated facilities, unless in conjunction with a Sponsored Activity where pets are permitted.

  12. RIVERLAKES RANCH MASTER HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION furniture and property must not be removed from the RiverLakes Beach Club area nor shall it be placed in the water.

  13. Management reserves the right to limit the use of lounge chairs on seasonal high usage days.

  14. Changing of diapers in public area is not permitted.

  15. Portable Barbecues are not permitted at any recreational or designated facility.

  16. Throwing trash, rubbish, debris, cigarette butts or any foreign objects into the pool/spa is prohibited. You are responsible for keeping your area clean. “If you make a mess, clean it up!”

  17. Smoking is PROHIBITED in Beach Club common areas.

  18. Foul language is PROHIBITED.

  19. Residents are responsible for closing designated facility gates when entering or leaving any designated facility. Do not open gate for anyone who may not be a resident.

  20. Personal items may not be left in the area overnight. All "lost and found" items should be turned into the Beach Club office. These items will be kept for thirty (30) days and then, if not claimed, may be discarded.

  21. Residents, or their guests, shall not enter equipment areas at any time.

  22. Radio and stereo noise shall be kept at a moderate level. RIVERLAKES RANCH MASTER  ASSOCIATION  has discretionary power to limit noise levels. No amplified music allowed. Music with foul language is not permitted. Family oriented music only.

  23. Glass of any type is prohibited at all recreational and designated facilities, unless otherwise posted. This includes, but is not limited to: drinking glasses, bowls, soda bottles, pitchers, etc.

  24. Bicycles, scooters, roller-skates, in-line skates, and skateboards are not permitted in the pool/spa area. Bicycles and scooters must be parked at the bike racks provided.

  25. Children under the age of eighteen (18) are not allowed in the spa located in the main pool area.

  26. Children of all ages (up to 18 years) are allowed in the spa located in the children’s area, when accompanied by an adult.

  27. Small Children & Pregnant Women: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE should small children or pregnant women use a spa without prior consultation with their physician. Exposing children or pregnant women to the hot water in a spa can cause severe medical problems. The general rule of thumb in determining “small children” is ten (10) years of age.

  28. Spa Temperatures: The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that raised body temperature can lead to stroke and death. Persons suffering from heart disease, diabetes, high or low blood pressure or other health problems should not use a spa without consulting their doctor.

  29. Non-compliance with these policies will result in expulsion from the Beach Club.

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GUESTS: Each Residence is permitted to bring guests to designated facilities, provided that the Resident is in possession of the entrance card. Guests may not enter Beach Club or pool area(s) without Resident in good standing.

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Residents may bring their guests to all recreational and designated facilities and must accompany them at all times. Use of the recreational and designated facilities is at the Resident's own risk. Residents are responsible for their guests' compliance with all Guidelines, for personal injuries, for any damage to Community Property, and are liable for all repairs or replacement costs. Residents without a reservation may have a total of 10 people in their party; this includes the resident.

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B. BOATING

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  1. Prior to placing of any boat on the lake, the owner must:

    • Obtain a boat registration decal by making application to the Board of Directors through the Management Company at 2131 "G" Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301

    • Satisfy all requirements thereof State and County.

    • Place decal on windshield or on the front bow of the boat not equipped with windshield.

  2. Boat rules:

    • All boats will be launched at boat ramp ONLY. No non-resident boats allowed.

    • Only electric trolling motors are permitted. NO gasoline motors whatsoever.

    • Boats must comply with all safety equipment requirements.

    • Boats must be 18 ft. or less in length.

  3. Boating is limited to single-hull types and paddleboats, hereinafter referred to as "Boat(s)." The regulation limit Boat size to a maximum overall length of eighteen (18) feet. RIVERLAKES RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION may permit larger boats of varying types on the lake for Structured or Sponsored Activities.

  4. Paddleboards, sailboards, and similar craft are allowed, but must be registered the same as boats and follow the same rules.

  5. Boating on the lake is allowed only during daylight hours. Launching may be restricted at RIVERLAKES RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION on weekends, holidays, or seasonal high usage-days.

  6. All Boats shall be operated manually or by electric trolling motor.

  7. Boating is restricted to Registered Residents and their guests. Children under the age of sixteen (16) years are not allowed to operate any Boat unless accompanied by a responsible person, who shall not be younger than twenty one (21) years.

  8. All boats must be registered with, and approved by, RIVERLAKES RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION. The registration must be completed, and approval granted, prior to placing any Boat on the lake. The registration and approval process is as follows:

    • Contact the Pacific Management Company at (661) 327-0440 for appropriate registration form.

    • Only (1) an Owner, or (2) a tenant who can provide a copy of a one (1) year lease and a letter of approval from the Owner, may register a Boat.

    • The Owners of the Boat must maintain public liability insurance or show proof of coverage through a homeowner’s policy with RIVERLAKES RANCH MASTER HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION  as certificate holder and named as additional insured.

    • In order for registration to be valid, a current certificate of insurance, and endorsement, are required to be on file with the RIVERLAKES RANCH MASTER HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION.

    • The registration fee is $30.00 per vessel bi-annually. Renewal fee is $10.00 per vessel if renewed by March 1st of the renewal year.

  9. Launching and removal of Boats are permitted at the designated launch site only, except lake front property owners.

  10. Mooring of Boats is limited to the designated tie-up areas. Overnight mooring of Boats at any location is prohibited, except for lake front property owners.

  11. Beaching of Boats is not permitted.

  12. Racing of Boats is not permitted, unless through a Sponsored or Structured Activity through RIVERLAKES RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION.

  13. Boats may be moved by RIVERLAKES RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION, with or without the consent of the Owners, if: 

    • A boat is maintained in an area contrary to these Guidelines;

    • A boat prevents proper utilization of the facility; or

    • A boat poses a potential hazard to any person or to RIVERLAKES RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION.

  14. Unregistered or abandoned boats will be removed from the lake by RIVERLAKES RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION or by its agent, Pacific Management Company, if, after posting a written Warning Notice on the boat, it remains unregistered or abandoned for a period of thirty (20) days thereafter.

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BOAT USERS AND GUESTS MUST INDEMNIFY AND HOLD RIVERLAKES RANCH MASTER HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION HARMLESS FROM ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY BY FIRE, THEFT, OR FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER AND TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD RIVERLAKES RANCH MASTER HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR DEATH OF ANY PERSON OR PERSONS, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO ANY PROPERTY CAUSED OR OCCASIONED BY, OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF RIVERLAKES BEACH CLUB RECREATIONAL OR DESIGNATED FACILITIES.

C. FISHING

(Effective June 1st, 2012)

  1. The lake is owned and stocked by RIVERLAKES RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION.

  2. Fishing is restricted to registered RIVERLAKES RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION residents and their guests (4 guests maximum). Residents must accompany guests at all times. Residents must have a RIVERLAKES RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION fishing/common area permit visible in their possession.

  3. RESIDENTS AND THEIR GUESTS MUST PRODUCE FISHING/COMMON AREA PERMIT FOR INSPECTION BY POOL MONITOR, PATROL OFFICERS, OR RESIDENTS OF RIVERLAKES RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION (WHO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS SUCH).

  4. Shore fishing will be allowed only dawn until dusk for the period of November 1st through April 30th. May 1st through October 31st, lake fishing hours will be dawn until 9:00 PM for all common areas on Riverlakes. The exception will be the common area off Southshore Drive and Shorebird Drive, which includes the pool area. This common area will be open to fishing until 10:00 PM May 1st through October 31st.

  5. Fishing is permitted from a boat, and from the designated open areas surrounding the lake, EXCEPT the launching area at the west end of the lake and boat dock areas. No fishing is allowed on boat docks, except personal docks.

  6. Fishing is permitted with no more than one (1) pole per person, with no more than two (2) barbless hooks per line. The line shall be attended at all times.

  7. The use of gigs, spears, explosives, firearms, air rifles, nets, traps, or bow and arrow is prohibited. Netting or trapping minnows or mosquito fish, minnow, or using blue gill, goldfish, minnows, or crappie for bait is prohibited.

  8. WARNING: The fish in the lake are not for human consumption. The Board of Directors instituted a catch and release policy. Failure to comply may result in fines.

  9. In order to protect the natural ecological balance of the lake, the only types of bait permitted are: red worms, night crawlers, meal worms, terrestrial insects (grasshoppers, crickets, etc.), salmon eggs (fish roe) and catfish stink bait.

  10. RIVERLAKES RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION is the only entity allowed to introduce any fish or wildlife of any kind into the lake. VIOLATORS WILL BE FINED a minimum of $250.00

  11. RIVERLAKES RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION FISHING POLICY IS CATCH AND RELEASE ONLY! Cleaning of fish, or disposing of fish at the lake edge, is prohibited and will result in a $40.00 fine.

  12. Trash, rubbish, or other debris must be placed in trash containers around the lake and not left on the lake edge. Violators will be subject to a fine.

  13. All boats and/or watercraft shall be mussel free.

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RESIDENTS MUST INDEMNIFY AND HOLD RIVERLAKES RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION HARMLESS FROM ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY BY FIRE, THEFT, OR FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER AND ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR DEATH OF ANY PERSON OR PERSONS, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO ANY PROPERTY CAUSED OR OCCASIONED BY, OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF RIVERLAKES BEACH CLUB RECREATIONAL OR DESIGNATED FACILITIES.

D. LAKE

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The lake is a man-made body of water and must be carefully maintained to keep it in an ecologically healthy and attractive condition. The lake is maintained by technicians experienced in the use of chemicals, which are used to inhibit the accumulation of weeds, algae, animal wastes, and insect pests. At the time these chemicals are used, or if unforeseen problems arise, it may be necessary to restrict or prohibit the use of the lake.

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  1. Throwing trash, rubbish, debris, cigarette butts or any foreign objects into the lake is prohibited. All refuse must be disposed of in trash containers.

  2. Animals in the lakeshore park must be on a leash. Each resident is responsible for removing his/her dog's, cat's or other animal's defecation from the lakeshore park.

  3. Dogs, cats, or other animals shall not be permitted to enter the lake.

  4. Feeding of ducks, mallards, and other birds is prohibited, and subject to a $40.00 fine.

  5. Wading, swimming, scuba, or skin diving is not permitted in the lake, other than for rescue or maintenance purposes.

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