Atlee Recreation Association

9411 Staple Lane Mechanicsville , VA 23116  (804) 746-2317

 

Don't forget that the Clubhouse is available to rent. To reserve a date please  see details below... Check this site often for updates... Have a great off-season!

Welcome!

The Atlee Recreation Association is located at 9411 Staple Lane in Mechanicsville VA, across from Cool Spring Elementary School on Atlee Station Rd. With a current membership of over 350 families, ARA offers seasonal swimming, covered picnic tables, a roomy pavilion with charcoal grills, an extra large pool deck, kids playground and a sand pit for volleyball. In addition, we have a clubhouse with snack bar, meeting room, and restroom/shower facilities. The clubhouse is available to rent for private functions as well. Atlee Rec is  also home to the Atlee Alligators swim team, who compete in the Greater Richmond Aquatic League. 
 


Six Lane Pool with Diving Well
  

Membership Categories

ARA has new membership categories to help us more flexibly meet the needs of the community.

  • Retiree Memberships cover one voting member at one-half the cost of regular membership. A change from Regular Membership to Retiree Membership is free.

  • Special Limited Memberships cover nonvoting memberships with negotiable group rates that do not renew automatically. The intent is to take advantage of opportunities when local developments or other groups ask for temporary placements for residents or those in their groups.

The existing Single Membership category that allowed one voting member now includes one other (non-voting) member of the household, all for one-half the cost of regular membership. Great for empty-nesters!

 

New! Email Sign-Up

Would you like to receive notices of meetings and special events as they are announced? Stay up-to-date by adding your family to the Atlee Recreation email list. Click here to sign up today! (You will be sent an automated email confirming your request.) You can also follow ARA on Facebook or Twitter and receive instant updates. Simply click the buttons below.

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New Playground

ARA has a new playground area!  Now our younger members can enjoy their visit both in and out of the water. Access to the area is through the baby pool. Click on the photos below to see them full size.

           

Poolside Surfing!

Bring the kids and your laptop to the pool because ARA is a Wi-Fi hotspot! Enjoy free wireless internet access while working on your tan. The boss will never know.


Summer Fun!

We are already planning events for Summer 2012. If you have any suggestions, and/or would like to help out, please send us an email or contact a board member.
Shallow Swimming Area


 Birthday Party Package

Are you planning on having your child's birthday party at ARA during the summer? Click here for a new option that is available.

Guest Passes

Guest passes are available for purchase at $5.00 each or in a set of five passes for $20.00. The passes may be used at any time. Children 2 years and younger will not be charged a guest fee.
 


 Picnic Pavilion with Grills

 

Swimming Lessons

Learn to swim at ARA. All classes are taught by Red Cross Certified instructors. Call 746-2317 for more information

Sun Sense

Stay safe in the sun. Click here for smart sun tips.

Just for Kids

Visit Pool Kids USA for some fun in and out of the water. Dive in here.

 


 Children's Pool with Picnic Pavilion
 

    

Updated Weather Policy

Click here to view the updated pool closing and bad weather policy.


IMPORTANT NOTICE

In an effort to upgrade communications with the club membership, and to reduce overall costs, your Board of Directors has made several changes that we need to bring to your attention. Please note the following:

  • ARA has now established an e-communications program. This will be used for all critical communications, membership renewals and newsletters. You will be automatically added to receive all e-communications through the annual renewal process, or you can sign up below at any time. We will also be posting all communications on this website.
     

  • Annual membership renewal forms are now to be completed and submitted online, from the website. This will eliminate the costly printing and mailing of invoices each year. Payments can still be made by check, or through PayPal, which allows you the option of paying by credit card.
     

  • If you are a Facebook member or Twitter subscriber you also can take advantage of up to the minute communication on a daily basis. Your ability to enroll is  located below.

Please remember, mailed communications will no longer happen, so it is important for you to sign up to receive e-communications today.

If you have questions, please contact the board at araboard@atleerec.com.

Join Us

Are you already wondering what to do next summer? Spend it poolside at Atlee Rec! Whether you are a new or returning member, we make it easy for you. Don't forget, initiation rates are now priced $100 off! (Initiation rates are pre-discounted. No other coupon or discount applies.)

NEW MEMBERS: Click here to print an application form. Once completed, mail to:
 ARA Membership PO Box 6336 Ashland VA 23005.

RENEWING MEMBERS: Click here

Don't forget you can charge it through PayPal!  If paying by credit card via PayPal, use the following procedure:
Go to www.paypal.com.
Click on the Send Money tab.
Once there, look on the right hand side for the Send Money box.
Enter membership@atleerec.com in the TO: area.
Enter your email address, the amount you are paying, and check Service/Other.
Then hit Continue

For questions regarding our membership program and fees, please email us at membership@atleerec.com.

Swim Team

Want to have fun and improve your swimming at the same time? Then join the Atlee Alligators! Our 18 and under swim team is active from late May through early August. In addition to 6 swim meets, other activities include a  team breakfast, fun team outings and a team pool party with live music, games and prizes! Visit atleegators.com for more information. 

Pool Hours

The pool is now closed for the season, but don't worry. It will be open again in May!

 


 Club House


2012 ARA Officers

President - Jim Ellis
Vice President - Cheri Peace
Corresponding Secretary - Liz Daughtrey
Recording Secretary - Donna Walker
Treasurer - Jordan Dorn

To contact the board, please send us an email or call us at (804) 746-2317.

ARA Board Meetings

All meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the ARA clubhouse, on the 3rd Monday of the month. The Annual General Membership Meeting is held in November.

Pool Rules

Please make sure all members of your family read and observe our rules so that we may all have a fun and safe summer at ARA. Click here for a copy of the pool rules.


 Snack Bar with Dining Area

Association By-Laws

The ARA By-Laws are available for downloading in Word format. Click here for a copy. If you prefer .pdf format, click here.

Staff

If you have questions, comments or concerns regarding the pool and/or it's staff, please see the people below, or click here to send them an email.

Speedy Baughman - Pool Manager
Morgan Swecker - Asst. Pool Manager
Michael Dandridge - Asst. Pool Manager
Megan Crowe - Head Lifeguard

Clubhouse Rental

For information regarding clubhouse rental, please contact Speedy Baughman at carltonbaughman@gmail.com. or call (804) 746-2317.
 


 


 Sand Volleyball Court

 

Current Pool Weather