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Why does the Pool Close Labor Day when the Temperatures are still in the 90's?

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 DRE# ER40011786

 

Question from Buyer - 

Why do the pools in our communities close on Labor Day when the temperatures are still in the 90's?

 

 

This is a common question from many Buyers, and even after Labor Day, Denver can experience very hot temperatures.  Just because it is September, doesn't mean it will start snowing, or that the weather will instantly change.    Here in Denver, September could be (and often is) a mixed bag weather-wise.    It could be in the 90's, could see light snow.  

 

I reached out to an HOA to get the answer from their perspective, and reasoning.  This may differ with each HOA, but this is a reasonable answer.

 

 

Thank you for your inquiry regarding our swimming pool closing.  The Association documents specify that the pool is open Memorial Day weekend through the Labor Day weekend which is still a pretty typical season that many pools adhere to. 

 

We record pool usage on a daily basis through electronic access.  In the eleven weeks since opening this year, the pool averaged over 10 visits daily.  In the last two weeks prior to and including the Labor Day weekend, the average dropped to less than one visit daily. Interest or availability (schools back in session, etc.) showed a very sharp decline in usage this year.

 

We have extended the pool season in past years when there was continued interest and usage.  There were no inquiries or requests expressed to the Board or Management seeking an extension due to the cooperative weather, Labor Day parties, Back-to-School parties, or such. Given the cost to keep the pool open past Labor Day weekend – this year – for attendance of one visitor per day was simply not wise.

 

We will however consider extending the pool season again next year.

 

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Joan Cox
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Comments(14)

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

You can apply this reasoning to just about anything in life, the return vs the cost. Makes perfect sense, Joan.

Sep 20, 2018 10:17 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Joan- asked and answered. It makes sense. 

Sep 20, 2018 06:13 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Interesting, Joan.  I think the association response was very well written and makes good sense.

Sep 21, 2018 05:05 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

The swimming pools in our area also close after Labor Day even though it is still warm enough to use the pools. The kids are back in school and the parents are facing new demands for their time.

Sep 21, 2018 07:20 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Joan- - -economics,  right? So many things can use this same argument.

Sep 21, 2018 10:04 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

We have a similar schedule in many communities, Joan, even though we have pool weather long before Memorial Day and long after Labor Day. Some of our communities open a few weeks earlier and close towards end of September.

Sep 22, 2018 05:25 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Elizabeth, I actually did think they budgeted only through Labor Day, but wanted to get this from an HOA to see what their answers were.

Sep 22, 2018 09:49 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Thanks Kathy, it did make sense.

Sep 22, 2018 09:50 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Gabe, I thought it was nice of the HOA to respond, when I do not reside in the development.

Sep 22, 2018 09:50 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I agree with your thinking Roy.

Sep 22, 2018 09:51 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

So true Michael!

Sep 22, 2018 09:51 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Nina, I think most Associations have this budgeted only through Labor Day.

Sep 22, 2018 09:52 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

This is a great question and being in a neighborhood with a pool, the neighbors want it to stay open, but the reality of it is that almost nobody uses it after Labor Day even on beautiful days. There are too many other things going on.

Sep 22, 2018 06:25 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Debbie, I can imagine the pool is less used once the kids go back to school.

Sep 24, 2018 07:16 AM