Q1. How do I join?

Just visit our Membership page and file an application! We’ll let you know what your number is on our waiting list.

Q2. It says I need to be recommended for membership. What if I don’t know any current members?

Contact our pool manager and tell him about your neighborhood, school district, hobbies, etc., and he’ll identify a member you might know.

Q3. Is there a waiting list, and if so, how long can I expect to wait for a Full Membership?

The Club’s Bylaws limit Full Membership to approximately 450 households at a time. Contact our business manager for a current count, but it’s typically a one- or two-year wait. Feel free to inquire about an Associate Membership, which would allow you to visit the Club before you’re able to join as a Full Member.

Q4. How much does it cost to join the Club?

Full Membership entails the purchase of a share certificate, which is refunded upon resignation from the Club; a one-time initiation fee; and payment of the current year’s annual dues. Check our Membership page for current costs.

Q5. Is there any way that I can use the facility before a Full Membership position becomes available?

Yes! Each year, the Board of Directors offers a limited number of one-season Associate Memberships to people who are at the top of the waiting list for Full Membership. Check our Membership page for the current cost.

Q6. How will I know when my name comes to the top of the waiting list, or if I will be invited to participate in the seasonal Associate Membership program?

Invitations for Full Membership are mailed out in March. Invitations for the seasonal Associate Membership program are mailed out in early April.

Q7. What if I’m offered Full Membership, or the seasonal Associate Membership, and I choose to decline?

Should you decline an offer for Full Membership, your name would be removed from our waiting list. If you decided to re-apply, you’d start at the bottom of our waiting list and you’d need to pay our non-refundable application fee again. Should you decline an offer for the seasonal Associate Membership program, your name would remain on the waiting list at its current position.

Q8. Are application fees and/or Associate Membership fees applied toward the initiation, bond, or dues fees for new members?

No. The application fee is non-refundable and simply guarantees you a position on our waiting list. The seasonal Associate Membership fee entitles you to enjoy the privileges of using the facility for one season. Neither application fees nor Associate Membership fees are applied toward new Full Membership fees.

Q9. My household has just been welcomed for Membership! Now what?

We’re glad you’ve joined! Here’s a blog post full of New-Member information we hope you’ll find helpful.

Q1. Once I join, am I a customer here, or something more?

No, you’re something more! Woodland Hills is a nonprofit, member-owned club, not a business that sells you a service. When you join as a Full Member, you become a part-owner of the Club, with a vote in how it's run. That's different from a gym or rec center membership, where you're simply paying for access.

Q2. What does my Share Certificate (bond) actually represent?

Your Share Certificate is a real ownership stake in the Club, not just a fee. It's refundable when you resign (once another household is ready to take your place), and if the Club were ever sold or dissolved, any surplus would be shared among the membership rather than going to outside owners. Full Members hold this share; Associate Members do not.

Q3. Do I get a vote as a member? What can I vote on?

Yes. Every Full Member Household gets one vote, and proxy voting is allowed if you can't attend a meeting in person. Members vote to elect new Directors each year, and membership approval is also required for things like borrowing money on the Club's behalf, certain capital improvement assessments, and larger capital expenditures. Amendments to the Club's by-laws also require a member vote.

Q4. Can I run for the Board, or vote a Director out?

Absolutely. Members may nominate candidates—including themselves—for any open Board seats, and if a Director isn't serving the Club well, members can remove them by majority vote at a membership meeting.

Q5. What happens to my stake if the Club is ever sold or dissolved?

If Woodland Hills were ever wound down, any surplus remaining after debts and obligations were paid would be distributed among the members at that time, in proportion to their standing—not kept by outside owners. It's one of the clearest ways in which our by-laws treat members as true owners of the Club.

Q6. How is Associate Membership different from Full Membership, in terms of ownership?

Associate Membership is a great way to enjoy the Club for a season while you wait for a Full Membership spot to open up. But Associate Members don't hold a share in the Club and don't have voting rights—those come with Full Membership, along with the responsibilities (like annual dues) that go with it.

Q7. Who actually runs the Club, and can I get involved?

We employ a small managerial staff who handle daily operations, but Woodland Hills is run by member volunteers. The Board of Directors and committee chairs are all unpaid, and serve fixed terms, and are elected by the membership. Any Full member can self-nominate for a Board role—you don't need a special background, just a willingness to pitch in. Visit our Leadership page to see current Directors and committees.

Q1. Who is considered a member?

According to our By-laws, membership goes by households. A Member household consists of one or two adult heads of household who are the Primary Members, and anyone younger than age 26 who resides with them (known as Household Members).

Q2. Are there any provisions for caregivers?

Yes, as a member you may purchase a one-season pass for your family’s Caregiver. The Caregiver may use this pass when accompanying a child from your household to the Club in your absence. Please check our Membership page for current cost information.

Q3. Can Full or Associate Members invite guests to the pool?

Yes, as long as they accompany their guests at the Club for the entirety of the guests’ visit. Check our Membership page for current cost information.

Q4. Do you rent out the full facility for private parties or community events?

No one may rent the entire facility for an event, whether they’re a member or not. Our liability insurance policy limits full-facility use to official, Club-sponsored events. Members may inquire about hosting small gatherings during regular hours when the Club is open to all members.

Q5. When does Woodland Hills open for the summer?

We typically open for the season on the Saturday of the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The Club typically closes for the season on the Sunday after the Labor Day holiday weekend. Changes to this schedule are subject to Board approval.

Q6. What are the hours of operation during the summer?

Please check our Hours page for current information.

Q7. How do I host a small party at the Club during regular hours?

Please feel free to inquire.

Q8. How can my child(ren) join the Swim Team?

The children of Full or Associate Members are welcome to join. Please check our Swim Team page for current information.

Q9. How can I reserve time on the tennis court?

The tennis court’s reservation calendar is maintained at the gatehouse. Please call or visit to schedule your time.

Q10. Are inflatables allowed in the main pool?

New-swimmer flotation devices are allowed—in the shallow end of the main pool only—as long as the new swimmer is accompanied by a Caregiver. Tubes are only permitted on Tube Days, listed on our Calendar page.

Q1. Can I transfer my Full Membership to another party?‍ ‍

Yes, but only if that other party is your adult child.

Q2. How do I resign my Full Membership?

Please see Page 4, Article III, Section F of the Club’s Bylaws: In order to resign your Full Membership, you must send your written request, along with your endorsed Share Certificate, to the club’s post office box.

Woodland Hills Club
P.O. Box 12861
Pittsburgh, PA 15241

Q3. Where do I endorse the Share Certificate?‍

The back of the certificate must be signed by each named owner. Please go to the lower, right-hand corner, at the green line, to sign. Resignations postmarked after March 1st will be subject to a $50 late-resignation fee.

Q4. What if I can’t find my Share Certificate?

The Club uses a substitute document which must be signed and witnessed. Please send a message to our business manager, at woodhillsclub@gmail.com, if you need assistance.

Q5. If I become temporarily unable to visit/use the facility, is it possible to suspend my membership for a period of time?

The Club is a non-profit organization and relies on fees from all Full and Associate Members to meet its financial obligations, so suspensions are not possible.

Q6. If I resign my Full Membership, are there any provisions for rejoining the Club at a later date?

Members who resign in good standing are given a five-year period to rejoin the Club and receive preferential treatment on the waiting list. An application fee and a new-member fee will be incurred.