HISTORY
In 1958 Hidenwood Pool was created by an endowment from the Hiden Family in conjunction with the development of the Hidenwood neighborhood. The property is to be used for recreation purposes.
The founding members paid dues for several years before construction of the facility began. Over 50 years later, our pool is still thriving with second and third generation Tarpons (our pool mascot) spending their summer days full of activity at our pool. Families spend hours upon hours together in a neighborhood atmosphere that offers something for everyone.
Membership Responsibilities
We are a VOLUNTEER organization and we need your help to make this place run smoothly. As stockholders and members, you are responsible for it’s upkeep. This can be a fun way to get to know more HRA members!
All cleaning, landscaping, building, painting and other maintenance issues are completed by pool members as volunteers. Outside of the lifeguards, there are NO paid positions.
Fundraisers are also held to raise the money necessary to keep from raising dues. Several fundraisers are offered per year and everyone is encouraged to participate in at least one. If you have a good idea for a fundraiser, let your Board know!
If you prefer NOT to volunteer, you may pay the $100 maintenance fee yearly and not worry about volunteering. The money we collect for maintenance fees will be used towards the general upkeep and improvement of the pool and property that are not or can not be performed by our members.
Cell Tower Income
Many people ask us “What about the Cell Tower income? Aren’t you guys awash in money?” WE WISH!! Virtually all the money from the Cell Tower (minus the amount required to maintain operating costs) is going DIRECTLY to our protected CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND.
Our pool is over 50 years old and the maintenance on a pool that old is expensive and frequent. We are saving that income in a protected fund for improvements and renovations! We have some exciting plans, and each year we are making major progress, but it will take a few more years for us to get the funding to initiate all of the planned improvements. If you would like to donate to our CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND, please email our Membership Director Sheri Melzer!