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Lifeguards start date: TBD

Beach days/hours:  TBD

Pavilion/Bathrooms:  plans to open May 22, 2023

Official End of Season/ Bathrooms closure date: October 22, 2023.

The following rules and regulations are made for the safety and consideration of everyone. For this reason, strict enforcement must be maintained. Please make sure that everyone in your family knows and understands the rules.

               1. YOU MUST BE A PAID-UP RESIDENT. To use the beach, lake and other community property, all dues and assessments levied by the corporation must be paid. This applies to the families of stockholders, tenants and those holding lease options.

               2. GUESTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THEIR HOSTS. Guests of any individual named above (Rule 1) will be welcome to use the lake and beach subject to the following limitations - BUT REGARDLESS OF WHAT ACTIVITY ON COMMUNITY PROPERTY, MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THEIR HOSTS: 

                             a. Guests may not be residents of Pilgrim Village.  

                             b. House guests, i.e., those who are spending one or more nights with their hosts, may use the lake and beach during their entire visit. Guests from nearby communities (day visitors) may use these facilities only once a week. 

                             c.  No more than six guests of one family may be entertained at the beach at one time without special permission from the beach directors.  REGISTER ALL GUESTS WITH LIFEGUARD UPON ENTERING THE BEACH AREA. 

                 3.  SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK. Swimming and all other activity on community property is at the individual’s own risk whether or not lifeguards are on duty or other supervisors present. When the lifeguards are not on duty, water activities are limited to proficient swimmers and children accompanied by a responsible adult. Lifeguards are only in charge of the designated swim area. Therefore, all swimmers must enter and exit the swimming area via the beach or swim ladders. 

                 4.  NO PETS ARE ALLOWED ON THE BEACH. NO PETS ARE ALLOWED IN THE WATER ALONG COMMON PROPERTY.  STATE OF OHIO LEASH LAWS APPLY ON ALL COMMON PROPERTY. 

                 5.  CORPORATION OWNED EQUIPMENT such as boats, floats, and safety gear are for emergency and safety use only. 

                 6.  Due to insurance regulations, ALL PERSONAL CANOES AND BOATS MUST BE EITHER TAKEN HOME OR LOCKED UP in the boat rack (upside down to prevent water accumulation) next to the shed when not in use. Life jackets must be worn by all persons when using a boat. 

                  7.  NO BOTTLES OR GLASS are allowed on the beach or surrounding areas. 

                  8.  ALL PERSONS ARE RESPONSIBLE for removing their own garbage. 

                  9.  CHILDREN LESS THAN 12 YEARS OF AGE must be accompanied by an adult or responsible individual of 15 years or older. Patrons are responsible for watching their children. This rule includes the play equipment on the beach and applies at all times of the year, including winter for ice skating and fishing. 

                  10. ALL TODDLERS OR CHILDREN who are not proficient in swimming should be accompanied in the water by a responsible adult or person of at least 15 years of age at all times. 

                  11. REST PERIODS will be for 10 minutes every hour. Only proficient swimmers 18 years of age or older may swim during rest period. 

                  12. BEACH CONDUCT – THE DEFINITE “DOS”  

• Use the buddy system – Swim with a buddy at all times or make sure someone is watching from shore at all times. 
• Obey lifeguard instructions at all times. 
• Swim only in designated swim areas between the two swimming docks and the diving platform and dive only on the diving platform.  
• Patrons must demonstrate their swimming ability before entering deep water. Children under age 15 must pass a proficiency test to swim beyond the roped off area and out to the diving platform. See lifeguard for test. 
• If a child is missing, check the water first. Seconds count! 
• Group parties at the beach or pavilion must be authorized by the beach directors. 
• Swim diapers are required for small children. 
• Bathrooms require a pass code. See lifeguards for code. 
• Dishwashing is prohibited in the bathrooms. 
• Patrons are responsible for cleaning up after themselves. 
• Look before diving or jumping to make sure the area is clear of other swimmers. 
• Immediately exit the water if you hear thunder or see lightning. 
• One person at a time on ladder or diving board. 

                  13.  BEACH CONDUCT - THE DEFINITE “DON’TS”

• No running, pushing or shoving is permitted on docks or diving platform. 
• No swimming under docks, diving platform, or rafts. 
• No glass. Glass containers are prohibited on the beach and surrounding grass areas. 
• No alcoholic beverages or drug use allowed. 
• No smoking or vaping in beach sand area or pavilion. 
• No boats, sailboards, surfboards or personal watercraft in swimming areas. 
• No jumping or diving head first into shallow water. 
• No fishing near swimming area. Fishing is allowed at the fishing dock. 
• Do not sit or hang on swim rope. 
• Do not climb or sit on lifeguard tower. 
• No throwing on the beach. Balls and similar toys should be used in a safe area so as not to injure others or interfere with other’s use of the beach. 

IF A BEACH RULE IS VIOLATED

• First offense - discretion of lifeguards on duty. 
• Second offense - one day suspension from any beach activity. 
• Third offense - one week suspension from any beach activity. 

DESIGNATED SWIM AREAS:

• All swimming is to be conducted in the roped-off areas between the swim docks and diving platforms according to the swimming proficiency of the individual.  Swim lanes are to be used with lifeguard permission only. 
• Lifeguards will assign safe swimming areas for children less than 15 years old based on a proficiency test. For the safety and welfare of the children, such assignments will be enforced at all times. Cooperation from parents will be expected even when they are swimming with their own children. Lifeguards will keep a record of those passing the proficiency test. 

LIFEGUARDS HAVE FULL AUTHORITY TO HAVE ANY OFFENDER REMOVED FROM THE BEACH AREA FOR ANY MISCONDUCT THAT HE OR SHE DEEMS TO BE UNACCEPTABLE. ANY PERSON REPRIMANDED WILL BE REPORTED TO THE BEACH DIRECTORS FOR FINAL REVIEW. 

BEACH RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. SAFETY IS UP TO INDIVIDUAL. HOWEVER, COMMON SENSE AND CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS ARE AS IMPORTANT AS RULES AND MANAGEMENT. 

REMEMBER, SWIMMING ALONE IS DANGEROUS NO MATTER HOW PROFICIENT A SWIMMER YOU MAY BE. PLEASE USE THE BUDDY SYSTEM WHEN SWIMMING AT ALL TIMES.  

Revised 1/2/2023

  The volleyball court is for the use and enjoyment of all residents. Pilgrim Village residents may use the volleyball court during beach hours for one (1) hour increments. If another group of residents wishes to use the court, it must be relinquished after one (1) hour of use. Group is defined loosely here and refers to a collection of players, including substitutes and other participants added after play is initiated. As with all activities at the beach, non-residents must be accompanied by a resident to use the court and must be registered with a lifeguard. Residents who have reserved the pavilion are not subject to this one hour limit, but are asked to be considerate of other PV residents who may wish to use the court.  

Most people think algae is a bad thing, but believe it or not, algae is a good thing.  Algae are like plants, and they are a necessary part of a well-balanced aquatic ecosystem. It’s the photosynthesis of these plants that gives lakes most of their oxygen.   Algae and plants are at the bottom of the food chain, and are important for the survival of everything else living in the lake.  So, algae is a good thing, but too much of a good thing can become a bad thing.

Biologists refer to algae as phytoplankton.  When nutrients in the lake are in balance you hardly notice them, but when excessive nutrients are in a lake, the algae becomes overabundant.  In the case of blue-green algae, this can become a problem.  Blue-green algae is a bacterial, microscopic organism that also proliferates if too many nutrients are in the lake.  Some of these organisms can turn toxic under the right conditions.  Not all blue-green algae can produce harmful toxins, but those that do can cause rashes, vomiting, diarrhea, and respiratory problems.  For this reason, we have developed a Blue-Green  Algae Policy to ensure the safety of swimmers and pets. 

 When blue-green algae is detected in Lake Taylor, we will advise beach patrons immediately by posting “Caution” signs at the beach and placing a notification on the PV Neighbor Facebook page.  It doesn’t matter whether it is a small amount or a large algal bloom.  As long as blue-green algae is present, there is always some level of risk.

 If Lake Taylor should experience a highly concentrated blue-green algal bloom that appears to meet the cell concentration criteria established by state of Ohio government agencies (ODH and EPA), we will test the water for toxins.  If lab reports indicate that a certain level of toxins is present, we will close the lake and post a red “Danger: Avoid all contact with Water” and beach closed signs.   

Residents play an important role in helping to keep the lake healthy.  

Please read our “Top 12 Things Residents Can Do to Prevent Harmful Algal Blooms”