All of the Whalers’ Island common area including the amenities has a non-smoking policy with posted signs. The amenities are for use by residents and their guests. Please view the
Amenities page for pictures of the amenity areas. The
Operating Rules page provides links to the Pool, Court, BBQ and Boat Park rules. Please read and observe these rules when using the Whalers' Island common area amenities. Access to the amenities requires using a key fob or primus key to open the locked gates and doors. Read the
Key Fobs and Keys page for instructions. The amenity areas include:
· Bridgeport pool area
· BBQ and picnic area adjacent to the Bridgeport pool
· Basketball court adjacent to the Bridgeport pool
· Tennis and pickleball court area with lighted courts
· Dewey pool area
· Boat park with boat storage racks [access with primus key]
Each of the 206 Whalers’ Island lots is issued one key fob for use by residents and guests. The fob opens entry gates during the operating hours authorized by the Board. Those lots that are assigned a storage rack in the boat park are also issued one primus key for the boat park gate.
Pool Areas
Both pools are heated from spring through fall. Owners and residents are notified by the property manager when heating begins and ends. Both pools have:
· Outdoor showers; water temperature same as the pool
· Heating operates from 6am to 10pm; timer shuts off heaters at 10pm
· Children’s wading pool is same temperature as the large pool
· Locked restrooms opened with the key fob
· Chaise lounges, chairs and side tables around the pool
· Water is tested daily for purity
· Pool service checks equipment and operation twice weekly
· Gardening service maintains pool areas once a week
· Janitorial service maintains pool areas three times weekly on Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the heating period
| Bridgeport Pool |
Dewey Pool |
| 60' x 30' |
40' x 20' |
| heated to 82 degrees |
heated to 84 degrees |
| depth 3.5' to 5' |
depth 4' to 5' |
The Bridgeport pool area has a Jacuzzi pool heated to 102 degrees year round:
The Jacuzzi is activated by pressing the start button seen on the left in the picture. There is an emergency shutoff button just to the right of the start button.
During the winter months, the pools are not heated and the pool furniture is stacked underneath the covered areas near the pools.
Tennis, Pickleball and Basketball Courts
There are two tennis and two pickleball courts with lights for nighttime use. The basketball court is a scaled down court area sixty feet in length with glass backboards at both ends. The court rules are posted in the court area and on the website. The courts may not be reserved in advance. There are no lights for the basketball court.
The tennis and pickleball court lights are operated using the key fob. Touch the fob to the controller attached to the light pole near the center court to switch on the lights. The lights will remain on for an hour when switched on. Power to the tennis court lights automatically shuts off at 10:00 pm.
BBQ and Picnic Area
This area has picnic tables and a charcoal BBQ grill in a covered, lighted area. Residents and their guests may use this area for parties and events. The area can be reserved using the
Reservations page on the website.
Boat Park Area
Residents may store small, portable boats such as kayaks and canoes in the boat park. The boat park has fourteen numbered storage racks that are 4' x 3' x 13'. Each rack space is capable of storing multiple boats and residents may be asked to share an assigned rack space. The entrance to the boat park area is along Farragut between Mystic Lane and Dover Lane. Use your primus key to unlock the gate to enter the area. Always lock the gate when you depart the area.
The boat park beach is located on the lagoon waterfront in Whalers' Island. Boats can be launched from the beach in the boat park area.
You must be assigned a numbered boat rack space before storing your boat in the boat park area. Use the Contact Us page to request assignment of a rack space for your boat. Select "boat park storage request" from the Send To drop-down menu and compose a message stating for each boat to be stored:
- Type of boat
- Color
- Length and width
You will be notified by e-mail when a rack space is assigned. See the Resources > Boat Park Storage page to view a list of the current rack space assignments.
