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 who could recommend me?

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 family units at a time. Contact our business manager for a current count, but it’s typically a 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 on the waiting list for Full Membership. Check our Membership page for the current cost of an Associate Membership.

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 early February. 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 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.

Q1. Who is considered a member?

According to our Bylaws, membership goes by family units. A “family” consists of a head-of-household and their spouse (if any), as well as their children living in that household (if any).

Q2. Are there any provisions for caregivers?

Yes. The club offers members the opportunity to purchase a one-season pass for their family’s caregiver. The caregiver may use this pass when accompanying your child to the club in your absence. Check our Membership page for current cost information.

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

Yes, as long as they accompany their guests at the club. Check our Membership page for current cost information.

Q4. Can the facility be rented for private parties or community events?

No one may rent the entire facility for an event. Our liability insurance policy limits the use of the facility 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 the pool open for the summer?

The pool typically opens for the season on the Saturday of the Memorial Day holiday weekend. It typically closes for the season on the Sunday of 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 Pool Hours sub-page for current information. Note: The safety of our members, guests, and employees is our top priority. In accordance with Red Cross guidance, the pool manager on duty, and/or their representative, may close the pool in the event of inclement weather, lightning, or otherwise dangerous circumstances.

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

Please check our Pool Parties sub-page for current information.

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 toys or inflatable rafts allowed in the pool?

Only pool-provided inflatable balls and pool noodles are allowed in the pool. New-swimmer floatation devices are allowed in the pool when the new swimmer is accompanied by with a parent/guardian. Small plastic toys that are clean may be brought into the wading pool.

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 unable to visit/use the facility, is it possible to suspend my membership for a period of time?

No, the club relies on the participation of all Full and Associate Members to meet its financial obligations.

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 applied.

Q. How can I become a lifeguard?

A. We greatly respect and appreciate our lifeguards. To join this crew, you must be at least 15 years old and have a current Lifeguard Certification. Please visit our Leadership Team page to apply.

Q. How can I buy Woodland Hills gear and gifts?

A. Just inquire at the gatehouse or send a message to woodlandhillspoolmanager@gmail.com! We have white ballcaps with our logo in red ($20); and white polo shirts with our logo in red, in Adult S, M, LG, and XL ($22). Show your Woodland Hills spirit, knowing that every penny of the profit from merchandise sales goes toward Club operations.