LRHA Rules

1.  Lifeguard on duty when scheduled unless the NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY sign is posted.  No swimming is allowed when lifeguards are not present.  Lifeguards are on duty after opening day from 12:00pm-7:00pm.  At 7pm the facilities will be locked. Do not ask our lifeguards to leave the doors open.
 
2.  Members and Guests are responsible at all times for the safety and supervision of their children.
 
3.  Inflatable flotation devices, such as swim bubbles, swimmies, inflatable arm bands, are to be used in the shallow water buoy markers only.  Life Jackets, noodles and kickboards will still be allowed on the floating docks.  Children still must pass the dock test before using life jackets, noodles or kickboards on the floating docks.  No Kayaks or boats allowed inside the roped swimming area around the floating docks.
 
4.  Bathers must stay within the roped swimming area regardless of age or ability.
 
5.  All children in diapers must wear diapers specifically designed for immersion in water (such as swimmie or swimming diapers).  Do not wash out soiled diapers in the bathing water. 
 
DOCKS:
6.  Lake Reality Dock Test:  Children under 14 years of age must pass this test if they wish to go to the deep-water docks or be on the Fishing/Boat Docks without an adult.  Children, including children that are guests, must be able to swim to the deep-water dock and back without stopping.  All tests are to be administered by our beach staff.
 
7.  No rocking, pushing, or running on the floating docks.  No swimming under or behind the floating docks. No jumping from the floating docks onto any floatation devices.
 
8.  Fishing/Boat Docks:  Children must be 8 years old AND pass the Dock Test to be permitted on the Fishing/Boat Docks without an adult.  No jumping or diving off the boat docks.
 
9.  Beach Badges are required, and must be visible, for all lake members 14 years of age and older.  Children under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.  Upon arrival, members must check in with the lifeguard to show their badges and inform the lifeguard of the number and names of guests that are with them. guests are required to wear temporary bracelets to identify the member who is hosting them.
 
10.  Guest Policy:  Please do not abuse guest privileges.  Guests must always be accompanied by a member.  Each member household is allowed to bring 2 guest families free of charge.  Guests are part of the same immediate family.  For example, if you invite Mr. and Mrs. Jones and they have 3 children.  If you would like to bring more than the allowed number of guests please contact the membership trustee for permission approved by the Board of Directors. 
 
11.  The lifeguard boat is solely for the use of the lifeguard on duty.  Use of the lifeguard boat by anyone other than the lifeguard on duty will result in his/her removal from the premises.
 
12.  The lifeguard on duty has the authority to order anyone from the premises due to safety concerns.
 
13.  Parents of unsupervised minors will be held responsible for damages caused to Lake Reality property by such minors, regardless of whether the minors are members or guests of members.
 
14.  Children are not permitted to loiter in the kitchen.
 
15.  Grills are not permitted on the deck due to fire concerns; the lake provides a grill located on the pavilion for your use.  Please clean the grill after each use.
 
16.  Please use recycling bins and trash containers.  Each is clearly marked as to the type of waste.  The lifeguards empty the garbage/recyclables at closing.  If you have garbage after closing please put it in the dumpster to avoid attracting wildlife.
 
17.  The pavilion may be reserved for a rental fee for parties of 10-25 people Mondays-Thursdays.  No parties are allowed Friday-Sunday or holidays.  If you have 10 or more people gathering for an event this is considered a party.  We require additional life guard staff for you and the children's safety.
 
18.  Pets are not permitted on the beach at any time.
 
19.  Alcoholic beverages and food may not be kept in the refrigerator overnight.  Any alcohol or food remaining in the refrigerator at closing will be disposed of at closing.
 
20.  ATV’s/4-Wheelers/Dirt Bikes are not permitted on Lake Reality Property at any time. Electric Bikes are not allowed on the beach, they may be parked in the parking lot.
 
21.  No water balloons allowed at the lake.
 
22.  Membership privileges will be reviewed by the Lake Reality Board and possibly withdrawn should repeated unsafe practices occur, or should any member or guest fail to abide by these rules.