Amenities
Aquatic Center
AQUATIC CENTER RULES
- Smoking and vaping are not permitted at the Beach Club or Aquatic Center, in SRCA common area/amenities, or at SRCA events.
- Visitors may bring food and beverages (including alcoholic items) within the pool gates. However, glass containers are strictly prohibited for the safety of all. Be sure to transfer food and drink items (everything from pickles to BYOB drinks) into non-breakable containers.
- If you ride a bike to one of the pools, park it in the designated bike rack. Bikes are not permitted within the pool gates and may not be parked against fencing, trees in landscaped areas, etc.
- Golf carts may not be parked on grass, sidewalks, etc. Golf carts may be parked only in parking lot spaces and must be operated on public streets in accordance with City of McKinney ordinances.
- Children age 0-13 must be accompanied by a person at least 18 years of age.
- Working service animals are permitted within pool gates, but pets are not permitted.
- Family-friendly, appropriate swimwear is required. (Cut-off jean shorts and thong bathing suits are not permitted.)
- Infants and small children must wear swim diapers AND plastic pants.
- Every hour the lifeguards call a Safety Break. Swimmers age 18 and under must exit the water for ten minutes. Parents, please encourage your children to use the restroom, drink water, apply sunscreen, etc. during this designated time.
- Diving is not permitted at either pool.
- Parents/guardians may not leave young children or children with special needs unsupervised.
- Toys may be used at the discretion of the lifeguards. We permit the following pool toys: safety flotation devices, sand toys, balls, and flotation “noodles.” We do not permit large rafts, inner tubes, water guns/water cannons, water balloons, or mermaid tails.
- Please walk in all pool areas. For your safety, running and horseplay are not permitted.
- In-line skates, skateboards, scooters, etc. must be kept outside of all pool and sport court gates.
- Chairs are not permitted in the pool water.
- Food and drinks are not permitted in the pool water.
Beach Club
Picnic Pavilions
PICNIC PAVILIONS RENTAL DETAILS
- During open hours on non-holidays (2023 calendar coming soon), Beach Club pavilions may be reserved during two time slots, either from 10 AM to 1 PM or from 2 PM to 5 PM. When the pool is open from Noon to 5 PM, only the 2 PM to 5 PM slot is available.
- Homeowners may reserve no more than two (2) picnic pavilions for private use per day.
- Tenants may reserve a pavilion only if they have completed a Transfer of Privileges with the homeowner.
- Corporate parties at pavilions during pool hours are limited to Tuesday through Friday.
- Homeowners must make their pavilion reservation in person at the association office (6201 Virginia Parkway, M-F 8:30 AM to 5 PM) at least 3 business days in advance. (For example, if you want to rent a pavilion for a Saturday, you need to do so by the Wednesday before.) The reservation is not complete until renter has paid the rental fee and submitted the Pavilion Rental Agreement.
- The weekday pavilion rental fee is $50 per pavilion. The weekend rental fee is $80 per pavilion. We accept only check or money order (no cash or credit cards).
- A max of 25 people may enter the Beach Club under the Pavilion Rental Agreement. Note that guests fees apply. See the Beach Club webpage for more detail regarding guest fees.
- The homeowner renting a pavilion must bring a guest list to provide to the gate guards or stand at the gate to confirm their guests until all arrive.
- If a homeowner wants to bring in catered food during pavilion rental, they must obtain prior permission as part of their paperwork. (Exception: fast food delivery such as pizza does not need to be pre-approved.)
- Beach Club pavilions are not available for rent on Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, or Stonebridge Ranch Day. During these swim holidays, the pavilions may be used on a first-come, first-served basis.
Community Room
RENTAL DETAILS
- Community Room rentals must be made in person at the association office at 6201 Virginia Parkway.
- Renters must sign the Community Room Rental Agreement at the office after confirming date & time availability.
- Community Room rental hours are 9:00 am-12:00 am. Events may not exceed five (5) hours total. The rental period includes set-up/clean-up time. Fees are payable by check only. Renters must submit two separate checks, both payable to SRCA. The Security Deposit check will be returned to the renter following proper use and clean up of the room.
- Renters must inform the Association in advance as part of their reservation if alcoholic beverages are to be consumed at the event.
- Alcoholic beverages may not be sold on-site. If alcoholic beverages are to be part of the event, additional requirements for on-premises security will be required with any additional cost to be paid by the reserving party. Please note: No glass-containing beverages are permitted.
Rates effective 12/15/23
(5) Hours: $225 + $250 Security Deposit
(4) Hours: $200 + $250 Security Deposit
(3) Hours: $175 + $250 Security Deposit
(2) Hours: $150 + $250 Security Deposit
- The Community Room may not be rented in conjunction with use of the Beach Club. Guests may not enter the Beach Club when present for an event in the Community Room.
- The Community Room may not be rented for paid/sponsored/commercial events, religious or profit-making activities, or political functions open to the general public. It may only be rented for private special events.
- Please note: the Community Room is not available to rent during SRCA office closures or on holidays.
PRIVATE EVENT FAQS
In order to keep the Community Room in ever-ready condition for both association-sponsored and private events, please note the following requirements when planning a private event. We do not grant exceptions to these rules.
- Renters may not come into the room prior to the rental start time, and they must be completely done with clean-up procedures by the rental end time.
- Decorations, including balloons, may not be attached to walls, ceiling, fans, or artwork.
- The use of nails, pins, masking tape, blue painters tape, scotch tape, duct tape and the like is NOT permitted.
- Electrical outlet usage should not exceed recommended wattage.
Special arrangements for music and caterers shall be approved in advance by the SRCA. - Candles, glitter, silly string and the like are NOT permitted in the Community Room.
- Smoking is not permitted inside the Community Room or on the surrounding grounds.
- Renters must inform the association in advance as part of their reservation if alcoholic beverages are to be consumed at the event.
- Renters may use the on-site computer (audio/visual) equipment. If they want to play a slideshow of photos, we advise them to bring images on USB or disc.
- At the end of the event, the renter is responsible for clean-up, including vacuuming and wiping down tables and other surfaces. We provide the use of an onsite vacuum, trash bags, and cleaning materials to facilitate this process. Renters must remove all musical equipment, catering, centerpieces and balloons, debris, etc. from the room prior to the end of the rental period. They are responsible to place trash in the dumpster in the Beach & Tennis Club parking lot. Tables and chairs should be left in a neat, as-found placement and condition.
If you have any questions about Community Room rental, please call the association office at 214-733-5800.
Fishing
Lakes & Ponds
LAKES & PONDS
- Big La Cima
- Cascades Lake
- Fountainview Pond
- Millerd Pond
- Quail Creek Pond
- Stonebridge Lake
- The ponds at Wellington
Parks & Playgrounds
PARKS & PLAYGROUND RULES
- Non-residents may enjoy these areas when in the company of a card-carrying resident.
- Park areas are not available for reservation or rental. They are available daily on a first-come, first-serve basis from sunrise until dark.
- Please be courteous when using facilities maintained by our association.
- If you visit a park or playground for a party or group gathering, you are responsible to clean the facility of your items. Do not leave trash cans overflowing or leave debris behind.
- Group use of athletic field areas should be limited to one (1) hour if other groups are waiting to use the area.
- Visitors/residents may not use park areas to teach private or group athletic lessons for a fee.
- Visitors assume all risk when utilizing common area owned by the Stonebridge Ranch Community Association (SRCA). The SRCA offers no warranty or fitness for use in regards to COVID-19.
The following is a list of SRCA parks and playgrounds. If you spot a maintenance issue at a park owned by the SRCA, please report it to the community office.
Pickleball Courts
PICKLEBALL COURT RULES
- Courts are for use by residents with a valid form of Stonebridge Ranch ID.
- Each resident may bring a maximum of 3 guests.
- Proper athletic attire is required.
- The pickleball courts are not to be used for any activities other than pickleball. Cleats, in-line skates, skateboard, bikes, etc. are not permitted.
- Lessons not authorized by the association are prohibited.
- All sports courts in Stonebridge Ranch may be used on a first-come, first-serve basis when lessons are not in session.
- Courts are open 6 AM to 10 PM.
- Play is limited to one hour per court. Please be considerate and watch your time.
- Once all courts are full with at least four players waiting, Open Play starts and the Paddle Racking rotation rules noted below go into effect.
- Pickleball may be played on any courts but must forfeit court to tennis players. Tennis players have priority play on tennis courts.
Stonebridge Plaza
STONEBRIDGE PLAZA RULES
Please note that for the safety of all residents, glass containers are prohibited in Stonebridge Plaza. When packing your picnic or snacks, please put everything from pickles to your BYOB drinks in non-breakable containers.
CAN I RENT THE PLAZA OR PICNIC AREA?
We do not rent out any area of Stonebridge Plaza for private functions, including the picnic pavilion or picnic tables. Please be gracious to your neighbors and clean any picnic areas you use by clearing away debris and trash. We ask that you do not overflow the plaza trash cans. Further, residents may not set up large party items like bounce houses or food trucks in the plaza area.
Tennis Courts
TENNIS COURT RULES
- To access the Stonebridge Ranch courts, a resident with valid form of Stonebridge Ranch ID must be present. Residents may invite up to three (3) guests at a time.
- Our junior tennis programs have priority use of courts 1-6 during lesson hours. When school is in session, the timeframe for junior priority use is 4:00 to 7:00 PM. During the summer when school is not in session, this timeframe is 8 AM to 2 PM. To increase the chance of court use, we encourage homeowners to schedule their personal games around these timeframes.
- When lessons are not in session, residents have use of the courts on an unreserved (first-come, first-play) basis. In the event of a waiting line, each group is permitted the use of one court for a period of one hour.
- Pickleball players may not use any court other than court 8 (even when the other courts are not in use by tennis players).
- For much of the year, the courts are available from dawn to 10:00 PM. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, these hours are extended until 11:00 PM. The tennis courts are lit at night.
- Bathrooms are available at the Tennis Courts during open court hours.
- Proper athletic attire is required.
- The tennis courts are not to be used for any activities other than tennis. Cleats, in-line skates, skateboard, bikes, etc. are not permitted.
- Lessons/coaching not authorized by the association are prohibited.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
- No more than four people are permitted per court.
- Please practice safe hygiene. For example: avoid physical contact with other players, wash your hands prior to game play and/or use hand sanitizer, do not touch your face or cough into your hands and then touch the ball, etc.
- If you are feeling unwell (have an unusual cough, temperature or shortness of breath) or have been exposed within the last 14 days to someone diagnosed with Covid-19, please do not enter the courts.
- Court visitors assume all risks related to COVID-19. The Stonebridge Ranch Community Association (SRCA) does not insure player safety or offer any warranty in relation to COVID-19.
Trails
TRAIL RULES
The City of McKinney and the Stonebridge Ranch Community Association (SRCA) follow state regulations regarding golf carts. A golf cart may NOT be operated on a sidewalk.
A golf cart is allowed on a public roadway when:
- Operated in compliance within a master planned community,* such as Stonebridge Ranch, Eldorado, Craig Ranch and Custer West. Or, operated for traveling to and from a golf course during daytime within two miles of the location where the golf cart is kept, usually the owner’s residence.
- Where the posted speed limit of the street is 35 mph or less. There are two (2) exceptions to this rule. First, the posted speed limit does not apply when the golf cart is operated in compliance within a master planned community.* Second, a golf cart may cross intersections that include a street with a posted speed limit of more than 35 mph.
A golf cart must have:
- A slow-moving vehicle emblem affixed to the rear and be built in compliance with applicable federal regulations. Registration, inspection and insurance are specifically waived under state law.
A driver of a golf cart must:
- Possess a valid driver license.
- Follow the same traffic laws as cars, including regulatory signs and the use of directional or hand signals when making turns and stops.
*So, what exactly does “operated in compliance with” our master-planned community mean? In Stonebridge Ranch, this means that residents may operate their golf carts on public roadways–importantly for golfers accessing the courses, this includes on 40 mph streets–when:
- The driver possesses a valid driver’s license.
- The cart has a visible slow-moving emblem.
- The driver follows all traffic laws.
Carts may not be used for such activities as underage/unlicensed joyriding and may not be operated on sidewalks.
Regarding enforcement, “the McKinney Police Department may issue a traffic citation against any person the officer has probable cause to believe has violated these or other regulations, whether the offending person is a juvenile or adult.” If you have questions regarding the use of golf carts, contact the McKinney Police Department at 972-547-2700.
ABOUT PETS
Pets are vital members of many Stonebridge Ranch families. When exercising your pet on shared sidewalks, please take care with your animal to avoid inconveniencing your neighbors.
- Pets are required to be on a hand-held leash “no more than six feet in length” at all times by McKinney Leash Law. This law applies even when you are walking your dog through open common areas and parks within Stonebridge Ranch, not just while you’re walking on a sidewalk.
- Owners are responsible for picking up after their pets. The City of McKinney does have a “pooper scooper” law, so be sure to bring trash bags on your walks and carry debris with you to the nearest trash receptacle. This law applies even when you are walking your dog through open common areas and parks within Stonebridge Ranch, not just while you’re walking on a sidewalk.
- Take care to keep your pets close to you. Please restrain and train your pet to prevent jumping, lunging, barking, and other unwanted behaviors.
GENERAL SIDEWALK SAFETY & COURTESY
Residents in Stonebridge Ranch use City sidewalks for a variety of purposes, including jogging, walking, pushing children in strollers, exercising pets, etc. Some of us may have different ideas about what constitutes sidewalk etiquette, so we’ve compiled a general list of ways to be kind to your neighbors. The more we look out for each other, the safer and happier we’ll all be when using shared walkways!
- Stay to the right and make room for others.
- If you wish to pass someone from behind, audibly announce your presence as you approach (especially if you are moving at a much higher speed). Don’t cut too closely when passing.
- Pay attention to your surroundings. Don’t play music so loudly on personal earphones that you can’t hear others approaching behind you.
- Don’t walk and text/watch videos/etc. at the same time.
- Do your best to avoid stopping suddenly.
- Don’t fill the width of the path when walking in groups.
- Don’t leave trash or debris on or around sidewalks.
